Brooklyn singer, Will Downing, was born in 1963 and appeared on the scenes … Read Full Bio ↴Brooklyn singer, Will Downing, was born in 1963 and appeared on the scenes in the early 1980s. Singing with Arthur Baker's group, Wally Jump Junior, Downing then used Baker as a producer when he was signed to Island Records. Before releasing his own album, Will Downing appeared on tracks with many other artists, including Daryl Payne, Marc Sadane, Warp 9 and Jennifer Holiday.

In 1988, Downing finally made his solo debut, releasing the self-titled Will Downing. The album featured a new version of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." The track did not fair well on the R&B charts but it managed to reach #4 on the Dance charts. In the United Kingdom, "A Love Supreme" managed to reach #14 on the singles charts.

Downing has released many albums throughout his career, always on the brink of stardom but never quite making it. In 1989 he released Come Together As One and in '91, Dream Fulfilled. The latter featured the single "I Try" which reached #13 on the R&B charts, Downing's best performance to date.

1993 saw Downing's fourth album release with Love's the Place to Be. In 1995, he released Moods and in 1997, Invitation Only. Continuing his steady stream of releases, 1998 saw Pleasures of the Night, 2000 offered All the Man You Need and in 2002, Sensual Journey.

With so many albums under his belt, Downing never slows down, releasing Emotions in 2003, Christmas, Love and You in 2004 and Soul Symphony in 2005.

While Will Downing has never been a massive celebrity in the United States, he has seen reasonable success in the United Kingdom.

White Christmas
Will Downing Lyrics

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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write

May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write

May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

Overall Meaning

In Will Downing's rendition of the classic Christmas song "White Christmas," the singer yearns for a traditional white Christmas like those he experienced in his youth. He longs for the snowy treetops, the joy of children listening for sleigh bells in the snow, and the cozy feeling of Christmas. It's a nostalgic moment, as he reflects on the memories of his past and envisions an idealized version of the holiday season.

The lyrics take on a tone of optimism and well wishes, with the singer hoping that every person's Christmas is merry and bright and that they experience a white Christmas. This sentiment is reflected in the verses that are repeated throughout the song, stressing the importance of a joyful and snow-filled holiday season.

Overall, "White Christmas" is a classic Christmas song that captures the joy and nostalgia of the holiday season. Downing's interpretation adds a smooth and soulful vibe to this classic tune, making it a perfect addition to any holiday playlist.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I long for a snowy Christmas as I once experienced before.

Just like the ones I used to know
I wish for a Christmas that feels familiar and reminiscent of past ones.

Where the treetops glisten,
I imagine a scene where the snow covers the tree branches and reflects the winter sun in a way that sparkles and shines.

and children listen
In this beautiful winter setting, the children stop and pay attention, perhaps to the quiet of the falling snow or to the sounds of animals moving about.

To hear sleigh bells in the snow
The children perk up their ears to the sound of the bells from Santa's sleigh in the snowy landscape.

With every Christmas card I write
As I send out holiday greetings, I continue to wish and hope for a white Christmas.

May your days be merry and bright
I hope that your days are filled with joy and happiness throughout the holiday season.

And may all your Christmases be white
Most importantly, I wish that all of your Christmases be filled with the beauty and joy of a snowy winter wonderland.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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