BLUE CHRISTMAS, WRITTEN IN 1948, BECAME AN INSTANT CLASSIC IN 1968
For a Bonus Track, enjoy the youngest crooner working today with a big band behind him- Michael Buble'.
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, performed this tune on NBC TV in 1968 with four guys - two guitarists, a percussionist and a guy just singing backup and tapping on a guitar case. Wearing a full black leather 1960's suit/leisure suit, ELVIS made this song a forever and ever classic. Most consider this to be the best recording of this famous Christmas tune, and I think I would have to agree.
What makes the song so compelling is its simplicity with just Elvis and a few guys backing him up. That voice is so compelling and allowed to be heard without all of the over production generally seen with big stars. And they don't get any bigger than The King of Rock and Roll!
What makes the song so compelling is its simplicity with just Elvis and a few guys backing him up. That voice is so compelling and allowed to be heard without all of the over production generally seen with big stars. And they don't get any bigger than The King of Rock and Roll!
So please enjoy the one and only Elvis performing No. 5 on the 2016 Christmas Countdown - BLUE CHRISTMAS
For a Bonus Track, enjoy the youngest crooner working today with a big band behind him- Michael Buble'.
And from one of the top folk/rock bands performing today - The Lumineers with another Blue Christmas Bonus Track.
Here's Hoping You Get All The Ones You Love Around For Christmas!!
d.l.stafford
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