The roots of this Christian Christmas carol, Joy to the World, go back as far as 1719. Isaac Watts was the author, and to write the lyrics, he was inspired by an English hymn, taken from Psalm 98 in the Bible. However, if we go back to that very distant era, the carols…
Silver Bells, a popular Christmas song, is the joint work of American composer Jay Livingston and lyricist Ray Evans. It differs somewhat from traditional Christmas carols in that the lyrics refer to a festival taking place in a town, whereas in most other holiday songs, the scene is almost always…
A Christmas song based on a nursery rhyme, and particularly popular in English-speaking countries, The Twelve Days of Christmas is said to have originated as a memory game. The lyrics, which mention twelve gifts, which must always be repeated while adding the last gift, do indeed resemble a memory game. The melody itself dates back to the 16th century,…
Music video by rocker Jacques Dutronc Jacques Dutronc video: Santa's daughter Lyrics of the song I found her in the early morning All naked in my big shoes Placed in front of the fireplace No need to draw you a picture My heart stopped beating On the bed I threw my whip...
Having become a very popular Christmas carol among children, Frosty the Snowman follows Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, another song inspired by a character. These two hits also have a few other points in common since they were originally written by the same co-writers, Walter Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson….
An ancient Christian hymn, most likely dating back to the 13th century, Adeste Fideles remains very popular today and is one of the most frequently performed religious Christmas carols during the holiday season. However, the origin of this song remains uncertain, and although there are some clues left here and there, none of them allow…
Santa Baby, a Christmas song written in 1953 by Joan Javits, niece of Senator Jacob K. Javits, and a composer named Philip Springer, became a huge hit when Eartha Kitt lent her voice to it. Unlike other traditional songs played during the holiday season, Santa Baby makes no mention of…
Composed by lyricist Lou Baxter and lead singer Johnny Moore of The Drifters, Merry Christmas has been a traditional Christmas song since the late 1940s. The original version of this holiday classic was recorded by The Three Blazers, a rhythm and blues band formed by Johnny More, his…
Classic Christmas Music Origin and History of the Song An American Christmas song, with music and lyrics written by Tommie Connor, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" caused quite a stir at the time. Originally recorded by Jimmy Boyd, then 13, the lyrics of the song…
In 1947, Gene Autry, a singer well known for his popular Christmas songs, was inspired to compose another one while participating in the Santa Claus parade in Los Angeles. After riding through the parade on horseback and hearing the crowd chanting "Here Comes Santa Claus" over and over again, he decided to write a new one.
A huge hit by Elton John, for which he himself composed the music, "Step into Christmas" is now one of the favorite Christmas songs of the 21st century. However, when it was released as a single in 1973, it didn't achieve the success that had been hoped for. It took several years of airplay for it to finally become a...
Video parody A new version for the song Petit Papa Noël. This version may create a buzz on the web Petit Papa Marcel, the parody of Petit Papa Noël by JMBitch
Former Beatles member Paul McCartney claims to be not only the author and performer of Wonderful Christmastime, but also the only musician to play all the instruments featured in this Christmas song. Recorded in 1979, it had little success in the United States, but in McCartney's home country, it still managed to…
France 4 TV show, Cyril Hanouna's set - Santa Claus's Discomfort Santa Claus falls over completely during the show.
In 1984, while watching a report on the American television network BBC, which was broadcasting images of the famine raging in Ethiopia, Midge Ure, rock guitarist, singer and songwriter, was suddenly inspired. Wanting to raise funds to help the Ethiopian population, he appealed to…
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas was popularized by American actor and singer Burl Ives, who was known for his impressive repertoire of songs. While he wasn't the first to perform this song, his version was the only one to achieve enormous success, and it was still being played on radio during the 1930s.
Edmund Sears, pastor of the Unitarium Church, claims to be the author of this old Christmas carol, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. The lyrics, composed in 1849, in both poem and song form, are said to have originated from one or two melodies, although the true authorship is unknown. However, we do know...
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year was composed in 1963 by Edward Pola, composer, actor, and television producer, and George Wyle, conductor and composer. The latter is well known for having written the theme song for the popular 1960s series, Gilligan's Island. The lyrics of the song…
