Giada Valenti envelops you like a warm hug, and that's precisely how you'd describe "Giving," the latest single from which serves as a heartfelt reminder of what the holiday season is truly about. Wi. Itand voice that shimmers like freshly fallen snow, Giada resurrects this buried Christmas treasure, with music by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.
Originally recorded by Johnny Mathis, Giving has long been one of those rare treasures until now. In commemoration of the legendary Mancini's 100th birthday, Valenti revitalizes the work, evoking a performance that is as classic as it is deeply felt. Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at its lushest, her performance takes the song somewhere rare and wonderful.
"I was blown away when I first listened to "Giving" the Giada shares. "The holidays tend to be focused on what we receive, and "Giving" reminds us to focus on love, kindness, and the joy of giving instead."
Produced by the multi-Grammy-winning Gregg Field, who deeply connects to Mancini's legacy, Giving weights nostalgia while still feeling fresh. Valenti's dark, emotive vocals gracefully tiptoe through the grand arrangement, engulfing the warmth and abundance at the heart of the song.
With its timeless message and sumptuous orchestration, Giving has all the hallmarks of a new holiday classic. As the world searches for music that connects the dots harmoniously, Giada Valenti shows a song that does just that: wrapped with elegance, bonded with love, and a gift ready to share.