The Christmas Song by Mel Torme and Robert Wells “The Christmas Song” (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by musician, composer, and vocalist Mel Tormé (nicknamed in the music industry as “The Velvet Fog”) and …
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Do You Hear What I Hear by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is a Christmas song written in October 1962 with lyrics by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne Baker. The pair were married at the time, and wrote it as a plea for peace during the Cuban …
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Tommie Connor (1904-1993) “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” is an American Christmas song with music and lyrics by Tommie Connor. The original recording by Jimmy Boyd on 15 July 1952 when he was 13 [1] reached #1 on the Billboard charts in December 1952, and on the …
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Christmas is by Percy Faith (1908-1976) Percy Faith was a Canadian-born American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements of pop and Christmas standards. He is often credited[by whom?] with creating the “easy listening” or “mood music” format which became staples of American popular music in the 1950s and continued well into …
Jingle Bell Rock by Joe Beal (1900–1967) and Jim Boothe (1917–1976) “Jingle Bell Rock” is the name of a popular Christmas song first released by Bobby Helms in 1957. It has received frequent airplay in the United States during every Christmas time since then. “Jingle Bell Rock” was composed by Joseph Carleton Beal, and James …
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You’re All I Want for Christmas by Seger Ellis (1904-1995) Seger Ellis was a jazz pianist and vocalist. He also made a few brief film appearances, most notably in collaboration with director Ida Lupino. Ellis began his career as pianist playing live for a local Houston radio station (later known as KRPC) in the early …
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Blue Christmas by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson “Blue Christmas” is a Christmas song written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson. The heart-broken tale of unrequited love during the holidays had long been considered a Christmas staple of country music, having been recorded first by Doye O’Dell in 1948 and popularised by Ernest Tubb …
Gigue In A Major by Arcangelo Corelli (1653 -1713) Arcangelo Corelli was an Italian violinist and composer of Baroque music. His compositions are distinguished by a beautiful flow of melody and by a mannerly treatment of the accompanying parts, which he is justly said to have liberated from the strict rules of counterpoint. Corelli composed …
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Le Coucou by Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772) Louis-Claude Daquin was a French composer of Jewish birth writing in the Baroque and Galant styles. He was a virtuoso organist and harpsichordist. By reputation a dazzling performer at the keyboard, Daquin was courted by the aristocracy and his great expertise at the organ drew large crowds to hear …
Rue Des Fosss Saint Jacques by Georges Moustaki (1934-) Georges Moustaki is a French singer and songwriter of Italo-Greek Jewish origin, best known for his poetic rhythm, eloquent simplicity and his hundreds of romantic songs. He has written songs for Édith Piaf (including “Milord”), Dalida (including Gigi l’amoroso), Françoise Hardy, Barbara, Brigitte Fontaine, Herbert Pagani, …
