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     • Ever since Presley made it iconic, "Blue Christmas" has been covered by the Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Lady A.
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     'Blue Christmas': The Lyrics and Story Behind The Holiday Classic

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   Who has covered 'Blue Christmas'?

   • "Blue Christmas" has endured thanks to covers by Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, The Beach Boys, Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth, Brooks and Dunn, Vince Gill, Face to Face, Bette Midler, Harry Connick Jr., Shakin' Stevens, Bill Haley and the Comets, Eilert Pilarm, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Misfits, Freddy Fender, Collective Soul, and... Porky Pig.

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   Is Blue Christmas a classic?

   • "Blue Christmas" is a certified classic that evokes a more melancholy feeling about the holiday season. Though the song initially made a mark in 1948, it became more known to the general public after Elvis Presley swooped in to do his version in 1957.

   The Story Behind Blue Christmas And How It Became A Hit Song

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   Did Elvis Presley cover 'Blue Christmas'?

   • Despite being a country hit already, "Blue Christmas" needed Elvis Presley to become an all-time holiday standard. Ever since Presley covered "Blue Christmas", it has been covered by the Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Lady A. This story was previously published on Dec. 4, 2021.

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   Why did Billy Hayes write 'Blue Christmas'?

   • One day, during his commute from Stamford to New York, he was inspired by the hit "White Christmas" to come up with the idea of feeling "blue" throughout the holiday season. He shared the lyrics with his friend Billy Hayes, who finished the song by adding the melody we know today.

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   Who sang 'Blue Christmas' in the '40s?

   • From there, “Blue Christmas” was covered by everyone and their orchestra throughout the ’40s including Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra, who took their version to the Top 10 before country singer Ernest Tubb popularized “Blue Christmas” even more with his 1950 rendition.

   The Train Ride and Early Evolution of Elvis Presley's Holiday Hit "Blue

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   What is a Blue Christmas song?

   • "Blue Christmas" is a counterpoint to " White Christmas," perhaps the most famous Christmas song of all time. The white snow, green tree and red decorations make for a happy, festive holiday, but this one is blue, the color of doldrums (as in the blues). The lyric was written by Jay Johnson, who was a writer for radio shows.

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3. secondhandsongs.com › performance › 47657Cover versions of Blue Christmas by Doye O'Dell - SecondHandSongs

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   Doye O'Dell originally released Blue Christmas written by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson and Doye O'Dell released it on the single Blue Christmas in 1948. It was also covered by Tom Kennerk, Aron & Cool Company, The Bobcats, Pam Purvis featuring Bob Ackerman and other artists.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blue_Christmas_(song)Blue Christmas (song) - Wikipedia

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   " Blue Christmas " is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson and most famously recorded by Elvis Presley, although it was first recorded by Doye O'Dell in 1948. It is a tale of unrequited love during the holidays and is a longstanding staple of Christmas music, especially in the country genre. History.

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   Dec 16, 2022 · Ever since Presley made it iconic, "Blue Christmas" has been covered by the Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Lady A.

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   Aug 30, 2023 · The song is titled "Blue Christmas" and is associated with rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, who first recorded his version of the song in 1957 on Elvis' Christmas Album.

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   Dec 8, 2023 · One day, during his commute from Stamford to New York, he was inspired by the hit "White Christmas" to come up with the idea of feeling "blue" throughout the holiday season. He shared the lyrics with his friend Billy Hayes, who finished the song by adding the melody we know today.

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   Dec 23, 2023 · From there, “Blue Christmas” was covered by everyone and their orchestra throughout the ’40s including Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra, who took their version to the Top 10 before...

10. www.songfacts.com › facts › elvis-presleyBlue Christmas by Elvis Presley - Songfacts

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    Mar 28, 1981 · The song was originally released by the Western actor Doye O'Dell in 1948; it found popularity two years later with a cover by Ernest Tubb.