Another enduring Christmas classic was this, a seasonal hit first done in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Orchestra. The lyrics were written in 1950. The definitive rock version came from the Ronettes off an album of holiday songs produced by Phil Spector. It had the misfortune of being issued the same day as the JFK assassination and was overlooked for a few years. But great songs always rise to the top, and in recent years that LP has received its due recognition.
We’re taking tomorrow off. Merry Christmas!
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