"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," a song written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, Hugh was introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics. In 2007, ASCAP ranked "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" the third most performed Christmas song. In 2004 it finished at #76 in AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Songs rankings of the top tunes in American cinema.
"James Taylor at Christmas" is the second Christmas album by singer-songwriter James Taylor. Let's all grab a cup of hot coco, sit down by the fire and get ourselves into the Christmas Spirit!
"James Taylor at Christmas" is the second Christmas album by singer-songwriter James Taylor. Let's all grab a cup of hot coco, sit down by the fire and get ourselves into the Christmas Spirit!
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a song written and produced by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey and composer Walter Afanasieff. It was released by Columbia Records on November 1, 1994 as the lead single from her first holiday album and fourth studio album, Merry Christmas. "Christmas" is an uptempo love song that includes bell chimes and heavy back-up vocals, as well as use of synthesizers.
"Grown-Up Christmas List" (sometimes titled "My Grown-Up Christmas List") is a Christmas song composed by David Foster (music) and Linda Thompson Jenner (lyrics), and originally recorded by Foster (with singer Natalie Cole on vocals). In 1992 Amy Grant recorded a version for her second holiday album, "Home for Christmas". Grant's version featured altered lyrics and an additional verse that Grant penned herself.
"Blue Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson and most famously performed by Elvis Presley. It is a tale of unrequited love during the holidays and is a longstanding staple of Christmas music, especially in the country genre.
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Merry Christmas Everyone!
Till Next Week
Harv
Till Next Week
Harv