1. Blue Christmas was first recorded by Doye O’Dell in 1948, but it was Elvis Presley’s version that became the most popular and enduring. Elvis recorded the song in 1957 for his Christmas album, “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” which went on to become the best-selling Christmas album of all time in the United States.

2. The song was written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. They originally intended it to be a country and western song. However, Elvis’s rendition added a distinct rock and roll flavor to the track, combining his unique vocal style with a mix of country, blues, and gospel influences.

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3. Despite its success, “Blue Christmas” was not released as a single during Elvis’s lifetime. It was included as an album track on “Elvis’ Christmas Album” and later appeared on several compilation albums. However, the song’s popularity grew over time, and it has since been released as a single, reaching the charts in multiple countries.

4. Blue Christmas has been covered by numerous artists over the years, becoming a holiday standard. Some notable artists who have recorded their versions of the song include The Beach Boys, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, and Kelly Clarkson. Its melancholic yet catchy melody and relatable lyrics about loneliness during the holiday season have resonated with audiences across different generations.

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I’ll have a blue Christmas without you

I’ll be so blue just thinking about you

Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me

And when those blue snowflakes start f alling

That’s when those blue memories start calling

You’ll be doing all right

With your Christmas of white

But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas

You’ll be doing alright

With your christmas of white

But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas

You’ll be doing all right

With your Christmas of white

But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas