River by Jackie Sullivan
If you’re like your holiday songs with a little more heartache and depth, you need to check out Jackie Sullivan’s stunning cover of Joni Mitchell’s ‘River’. This isn’t your typical sleigh bell jingling Christmas tune—it’s raw, emotional, and absolutely breathtaking.
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‘River’ has always been one of my favourite “anti-Christmas” songs. It captures the bittersweet feelings of loss and longing that the holiday season sometimes brings. Sullivan takes that emotion and makes it her own, delivering a vocal performance that feels intimate and timeless. She captures the melancholy of Mitchell’s original while adding a warmth that feels uniquely hers.
It’s a song that reminds me that the holidays aren’t always perfect, and that’s okay — even a less than perfect holiday can still be beautiful.
Make sure to add Jackie Sullivan’s version of ‘River’ to your holiday playlists this year.
