Blue Christmas (song)
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| Single by Elvis Presley | ||||
| from the album Elvis' Christmas Album | ||||
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| Released | 1964 (as a single) | |||
| Recorded | September 5, 1957 | |||
| Studio | Radio Recorders, Hollywood | |||
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| Length | 2:07 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor 447-0720 RCA Victor 447-0647 | |||
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| Single by The Beach Boys | ||||
| from the album The Beach Boys' Christmas Album | ||||
| A-side | "The Man with All the Toys" | |||
| Released | November 9, 1964 | |||
| Recorded | June 24–28, 1964 | |||
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| Length | 4:41 (for both songs) | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| Producer(s) | Brian Wilson | |||
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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.