| rdfs:comment | - "Blue Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. The heart-broken tale of unrequited love during the holidays had long been considered a Christmas staple of country music, having been recorded by Ernest Tubb in 1948. In 1957, Elvis Presley effectively made it a steadfast rock-and-roll holiday classic by recording it in his signature style. It has since been recorded by a host of rock and country artists alike, as well as those of other genres. It was also featured in the Rankin/Bass Christmas special, The Year Without a Santa Claus, and was covered by Céline Dion as well as the indie band Bright Eyes and Billy Idol in his 2006 Christmas album Happy Holidays.
- "Blue Christmas" is a song by The Pretenders which was Originally recorded in 1950 by Ernest Tubb, Elvis Presley recorded this song in 1957 for his Elvis' Christmas Album. It wasn't released as a single until 1964, when in the US it was backed with "Wooden Heart" from Elvis' soundtrack to his film G.I. Blues, but from 1965 and on, it was backed with "Santa Claus Is Back In Town." (thanks, Jeff - Boston, MA) Elvis' first public performance of this was during his 1968 television special, (Singer Presents) 'Elvis'. (thanks, Eileen)
- "Blue Christmas" is a popular Christmas song. Orignally recorded as a successful country tune by Ernest Tubbs in 1948, it was a big hit for Elvis Presley when he recorded the song in a rock-and-roll style in 1960. The song plays on the juxtaposition of the color blue, typically associated with sadness and representing the loneliness of the singer, against the more traditional and cheerful red, green, and white of Christmas. Grover, Cookie Monster, and Herry Monster sing "Blue Christmas" on the album Elmo Saves Christmas: Holiday Favorites.
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| abstract | - "Blue Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. The heart-broken tale of unrequited love during the holidays had long been considered a Christmas staple of country music, having been recorded by Ernest Tubb in 1948. In 1957, Elvis Presley effectively made it a steadfast rock-and-roll holiday classic by recording it in his signature style. It has since been recorded by a host of rock and country artists alike, as well as those of other genres. It was also featured in the Rankin/Bass Christmas special, The Year Without a Santa Claus, and was covered by Céline Dion as well as the indie band Bright Eyes and Billy Idol in his 2006 Christmas album Happy Holidays. Elvis Presley's famous recording of the song appeared on his 1957 LP Elvis' Christmas Album, which was also released as a single.
- "Blue Christmas" is a popular Christmas song. Orignally recorded as a successful country tune by Ernest Tubbs in 1948, it was a big hit for Elvis Presley when he recorded the song in a rock-and-roll style in 1960. The song plays on the juxtaposition of the color blue, typically associated with sadness and representing the loneliness of the singer, against the more traditional and cheerful red, green, and white of Christmas. Grover, Cookie Monster, and Herry Monster sing "Blue Christmas" on the album Elmo Saves Christmas: Holiday Favorites. On a December 15, 2004 appearance on Good Morning America, Kermit the Frog, backed by two penguins, sang his own version of the song called Green Christmas.
- "Blue Christmas" is a song by The Pretenders which was Originally recorded in 1950 by Ernest Tubb, Elvis Presley recorded this song in 1957 for his Elvis' Christmas Album. It wasn't released as a single until 1964, when in the US it was backed with "Wooden Heart" from Elvis' soundtrack to his film G.I. Blues, but from 1965 and on, it was backed with "Santa Claus Is Back In Town." (thanks, Jeff - Boston, MA) In the UK, the single was also released in 1964, but with Elvis' version of "White Christmas" on the flip, making for a very colorful and seasonal single. (thanks, Phil - Crickhowell, Wales) Elvis' first public performance of this was during his 1968 television special, (Singer Presents) 'Elvis'. (thanks, Eileen) This has been covered by Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, The Beach Boys, Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth, Brooks and Dunn, Vince Gill, Face to Face, Bette Midler, Harry Conick Jr., Shakin' Stevens, Bill Haley and the Comets, Eilert Pilarm, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Misfits, Freddy Fender, Collective Soul, and... Porky Pig. (thanks, Brett - Edmonton, Canada) In late 2008 Martina McBride recorded an electronically-produced duet with Elvis of this song. It became Presley's first entry on the Adult Contemporary tally since "The Elvis Medley" peaked at #31 in 1982. {| class="collapsible collapsed" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;"
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