52K views · 1K reactions | Celebrate the holidays with ‘Christmas with Elvis and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,” the new Elvis Presley Christmas album featuring “Blue Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and more! | Elvis | Facebook

1.5K reactions · 479 shares | Hear your favorite Elvis Presley holiday favorites including “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Santa Claus Is Back In Town,” “Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me,” “Blue Christmas” and so much more. | Elvis | Facebook

Listen to all of Elvis’ Christmas hits in one playlist 🎄🎙 Save and stream now. | ELVIS PRESLEY

And the crowd goes wild 😫 Elvis' first performance of "Blue Christmas" was at his '68 Comeback Special. #christmasmusic #elvis #elvismovie | Legacy Recordings

“Blue Christmas” is a melancholic song best known through Elvis Presley’s 1957 recording, which helped cement it as a seasonal classic. Written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson, the song expresses the loneliness and heartache of spending Christmas without a loved one. Its blend of sorrowful lyrics and Presley’s signature vocal style created a unique contrast to the typically cheerful holiday tunes of the time. First recorded by Doye O’Dell in 1948, “Blue Christmas” grew in popularity through va