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Christmas is by Percy Faith

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 …

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Jingle Bell Rock by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe (Guitar Tab)

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 Glen Moore and Seger Ellis

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 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 …

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