"Home Is the Essence of Christmas" is a Christmas album by American R&B singer, Joe

Joe (singer)

Joseph Lewis Thomas , usually credited simply as Joe, is an American R&B singer and record producer.-Early life:Joe is a native of Cuthbert, Georgia and later moved to Opelika, Alabama. The son of two preachers, Joe spent much time in church singing, playing guitar, and even directing the choir...

 released on November 3, 2009.

The album features 10 songs, including album Make Sure You're Home for Christmas

Make Sure You're Home for Christmas

Make Sure You’re Home for Christmas is a Holiday album by American R&B singer Joe, released exclusively at Target on October 13, 2009.It features 6 songs, including two Joe originals...

's 6 songs, it including two Joe originals (It Ain't Christmas, Make Sure You're Home).

It was recorded and mixed by veteran producer/engineer Gene Lennon in Joshua Thompson’s studios in New Jersey.

Track

1. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
2. "The Christmas Song"
3. "Christmas in New York"
4. "Christmas Time Here"
5. "Grown Up Christmas List"
6. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
7. "I'll Be Home for Christmas"
8. "It Ain't Christmas"
9. "Make Sure You're Home"
10. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (Instrumental)

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