12 Best Christmas Songs: No. 3

'Blue Christmas'
--Elvis Presley (1957)

Elvis sure knew how to pick 'em. This one was first popularized by deep-drawlin' Texan Ernest Tubb, who had a knack for holiday cheerlessness ('I'll Be Walking the Floor This Christmas'). The opening gambit -- "Eh-hulla havva huh baluuuuuue kariss muss" --may be the single best example of the King's signature breathalizing.

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Johnny LaRueat 12-08-2007

Shuddbin on da udder lizst.....

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Robertat 12-08-2007

Does anybody know what the poster ahead of me just said? My seven year old grandson makes more sense when he types in things.

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Wolfieat 12-08-2007

Aw c'mon, I'm 56 and I understood it.

Shuddbin = Should have been
on da udder = on the other
lizst = list.

And I agree. The background singing alone sounds like a bunch of cats in a sack. This is a Christmas don't, not a do. The King was the King otherwise, but Blue Christmas is on my "I'll pass" list.

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Jimat 12-08-2007

Definately, this one belongs on the other list. Over-played, over-copied, and a few seconds into it I wish it was over, period. When it comes on the radio, it's time to change stations.

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Snooksat 12-08-2007

Where's the Kinks' "Father Christmas"? On either list??? I mean, c'mon, a bunch of rowdies beating the snot out of a mall Santa, screaming about, "Father Christmas, give us some money, don't mess aroud with those silly toys"? Classic.

S.

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Walterat 12-08-2007

Perfect for THIS list never dis the KIng!!!

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Joeat 12-08-2007

This whole list sucks big time--except #6 & #3!

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ascatalat 12-08-2007

i have never ehardof most of the songs on this list only 3 i do i agree with and they are, rockin around the christmas tree, pretty paper and blue christmas, although i prefer Porky pig's version top elvis' version and yes thereis a porky pig version

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wilvisrnat 12-08-2007

Elvis is the greatest performer to ever live. He has 12 songs himself that should be on the best list.

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carolat 12-08-2007

I hate this song!!

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morganat 12-08-2007

i luv this song

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Kev11467at 12-10-2007

where is "Santa Claus Is Back In Town"? A blusey in your face Jailhouse Rock type of tune, one of his and any Christmas list best.....

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Danat 12-13-2007

The only good memory I have of this song was pissing my mother off. While it was playing on her "console" stereo my brothers and I would turn it off making Elvis sound like he was taking his last dump.

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