Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. This week on our eight-week Christmas countdown, we explore Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas" - the holiday standard he didn't want to record. We'll trace how a commuter train daydream became Ernest Tubb's country hit, why a 22-year-old Elvis told his musicians to "just do something silly," and how those iconic "woo" vocals almost didn't make the final cut. It's a story about reluctant genius, September sessions with Christmas trees, and how the King turned his least favorite recording into a performance that redefined holiday heartbreak.<br /><br /><b>Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit<a href="http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> caloroga.com/plus</a>. No plug-ins needed!</b><br /><b><br />Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!</b><br /><b><br /><a href="https://caloroga.com/merch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">We now have Merch!</a>  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com</b><br /><b><br />Get more info from<a href="https://caloroga.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Caloroga Shark Media</a> and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com</b><br />

Hitmaker Chronicles

Hitmakers Music Podcast / Caloroga Shark Media

The Greatest Christmas Songs of All-time - "Blue Christmas" - Elvis Presley

DEC 14, 202518 MIN
Hitmaker Chronicles

The Greatest Christmas Songs of All-time - "Blue Christmas" - Elvis Presley

DEC 14, 202518 MIN

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Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. This week on our eight-week Christmas countdown, we explore Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas" - the holiday standard he didn't want to record. We'll trace how a commuter train daydream became Ernest Tubb's country hit, why a 22-year-old Elvis told his musicians to "just do something silly," and how those iconic "woo" vocals almost didn't make the final cut. It's a story about reluctant genius, September sessions with Christmas trees, and how the King turned his least favorite recording into a performance that redefined holiday heartbreak.<br /><br /><b>Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit<a href="http://caloroga.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> caloroga.com/plus</a>. No plug-ins needed!</b><br /><b><br />Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!</b><br /><b><br /><a href="https://caloroga.com/merch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">We now have Merch!</a>  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.com</b><br /><b><br />Get more info from<a href="https://caloroga.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Caloroga Shark Media</a> and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is [email protected]</b><br />