Blue Christmas (song)

"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.

"Blue Christmas"
Single by Elvis Presley
from the album Elvis' Christmas Album
B-side
  • "Wooden Heart" (447-0720)
  • "Santa Claus Is Back in Town" (447-0647)
Released1964 (as a single)
RecordedSeptember 5, 1957 (1957-09-05)
StudioRadio Recorders, Hollywood
Genre
Length2:07
LabelRCA Victor 447-0720
RCA Victor 447-0647
Songwriter(s)
  • Billy Hayes
  • Jay W. Johnson
Elvis Presley singles chronology
"Ain't That Loving You Baby" / "Ask Me"
(1964)		 "Blue Christmas"
(1964)		 "Do the Clam" / "You'll Be Gone"
(1965)
Official audio
"Blue Christmas" on YouTube
"Blue Christmas"
Single by The Beach Boys
from the album The Beach Boys' Christmas Album
A-side"The Man with All the Toys"
ReleasedNovember 9, 1964 (1964-11-09)
RecordedJune 24–28, 1964
Genre
Length4:41 (for both songs)
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
  • Billy Hayes
  • Jay W. Johnson
Producer(s)Brian Wilson
The Beach Boys singles chronology
"Dance, Dance, Dance"
(1964)		 "Blue Christmas"
(1964)		 "Do You Wanna Dance?"
(1965)
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