“Christmas in Dixie” is a song by American country band Alabama. It was released as a single in December 1982 from the RCA Nashville compilation album A Country Christmas. TheContinue readingChristmas in Dixie
Little Drummer Boy
This is my first try using my new uke. Not the best- room to improve. Before it became world famous as the “Little Drummer Boy,” the song was originally titledContinue readingLittle Drummer Boy
O little town of Bethlehem
Many hymns that were written originally for children have captured the imagination of everyone. Such is the case with “O little town of Bethlehem.” Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) wrote this belovedContinue readingO little town of Bethlehem
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Should be titled Hark Harold the Angel singsHark! The Herald Angels Sing”Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is an English Christmas carol that first appeared in 1739 in the collection HymnsContinue readingHark! The Herald Angels Sing
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” is a Christmas song written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie. The earliest known recorded version of the song was by banjoist HarryContinue readingSanta Claus Is Comin’ to Town
Frosty the Snowman
“Frosty the Snowman” is a popular Christmas song written by Walter “Jack” Rollins and Steve Nelson, and first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950 andContinue readingFrosty the Snowman
White Christmas
Year after year, artists and songwriters have been trying to go one better than Bing Crosby. His recording of “White Christmas” is ubiquitous and along the way has become theContinue readingWhite Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional reindeer created by Robert L. May. Rudolph is usually depicted as the ninth and youngest of Santa Claus’s reindeer, using his luminous redContinue readingRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Up on the Housetop
“Up on the Housetop” is a Christmas song written by Benjamin Hanby in 1864. It has been recorded by a multitude of singers, most notably Gene Autry in 1953. AccordingContinue readingUp on the Housetop
Christmas in Killarney
“Christmas in Killarney” is an Irish-American Christmas song written by John Redmond, James Cavanaugh and Frank Weldon, copyright 1950. This song has been performed by many artists. Two recordings madeContinue readingChristmas in Killarney