I was looking earlier online for a video of the song Blue Christmas to accompany this little painting that I have used as a Christmas card in the past. I wanted something other than Elvis’ version, which is the standard by which all other versions are judged. I was amazed at how many different people have covered the song. There are rock versions , big band and country versions from dozens and dozens of various artists from every segment of the musical spectrum that all seem to pay homage to Elvis’ particular take on the song. There are different instrumental versions including a charming version on the harp played by a teen who is lamenting the loss of her homeschool teacher, versions from various handbell groups (I particularly liked the one from the Trinity University) and one on the ukulele from one of my favorites, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britiain.
It is an amzing array of sounds and styles that cover this beloved holiday song. But I found one video entitled Blue Christmas that is another song altogether. It’s features the trumpet of Miles Davis and the sax of Wayne Shorter and is even bluer in tone than the songs above. Maybe it’s the odd little animation that accompanies it that gives it even a glummer feel for the holiday. But it swings.
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