There are a lot of things I want for Chrismukkah (a Rigaud candle, a Susan Alexandra menorah, a second Dusen Dusen x Little Beast sweater for my tiny little idiot dog who got his first one filthy, I could easily go on but won’t). But number one on the list? A genuinely peaceful and cheer-filled holiday season that is somehow not marred by the current ugliness of American politics or the day-to-day exhaustion of, well, being a person in the world. Unfortunately, that’s not really a shoppable item, but the news that Diane Keaton—queen of turtleneck sweaters and thus, by extension, queen of winter—will be releasing her first holiday song this month has put an undeniable amount of festive pep in my step.
“I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S FINALLY HERE!” Keaton wrote on Instagram of her song, which drops November 29. The cover art features a photo of Keaton in a signature black turtleneck, wide belt and printed pants; it’s not overtly holiday-ish, and while I’m normally an extreme holiday maximalist, I can’t help but finding the ensemble kind of chic. Who says Christmas has to be all decked out in glitter and tinsel and vaguely migraine-inducing string lights? Why can’t we relax, sip some good-quality red wine and enjoy the sights and sounds of La Keaton singing “Silent Night”? (To be clear, I have no reason to think that Keaton will perform a cover of “Silent Night” other than the fact that it’s a relatively classy Christmas song and she’s a famously classy lady. Maybe we’ll get an original, though!)
While Keaton is best-known for her acting skills, it’s worth recalling that she did sing that unforgettable rendition of Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me” in The First Wives Club. She can also be heard on the 1968 original Broadway cast recording of the musical Hair, and she’s reportedly been taking singing lessons for years. Thank you for the desperately needed holiday cheer, Diane, and I can’t wait to add you to the very special “Christmas Music Serotonin Hit” Spotify playlist I reserve for only my very favorite seasonal jams.
