Acclaimed vocalist and true modern-day Renaissance woman Judy Whitmore ushers in the holiday season with elegance and emotion on her new single “The Ghosts of Christmas Past.” Written by her collaborator and friend Michael Orland (American Idol) as well as Jamie Wooten (wrote and produced The Golden Girls), the song captures the bittersweet nostalgia that accompanies the holidays, where memory, love, and loss intertwine in a timeless reflection.

From the very first notes, Whitmore’s amazing vocals glide gracefully over lush piano lines and sentimental orchestral textures, evoking both intimacy and grandeur. Her delivery is simultaneously tender and powerful, carrying the emotional weight of the heartfelt lyrics with impeccable phrasing and poise. There’s a cinematic quality to the arrangement, each note glows like candlelight on a winter night, allowing Judy’s voice to soar and shimmer without ever losing its warmth. It’s a classic holiday ballad in every sense: hauntingly beautiful, deeply sincere, and destined to endure.

The music video adds a visual layer of storytelling that enhances the song’s emotional core. Set against softly lit, nostalgic scenes, the video shows various people enjoying the magic of the holiday season. The video feels like stepping into a memory, ornaments glisten, the piano flickers in candlelight, and Judy’s expressive delivery bridges the past and present.

“The Ghosts of Christmas Past” is the first glimpse of Whitmore’s upcoming full-length holiday album, Christmas, produced and arranged by seven-time GRAMMY® nominee Chris Walden (Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder). If this single is any indication, the collection promises to be a sophisticated and heartfelt contribution to the holiday canon, one that balances orchestral splendor with Whitmore’s trademark emotional authenticity.

Elegant, timeless, and achingly beautiful, “The Ghosts of Christmas Past” reminds us that Christmas isn’t just about celebration, it’s about remembrance, love, and the melodies that linger long after the lights fade.

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