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This Christmas song was composed in 1960 and released that same year by American blues musician and pianist Charles Brown, who collaborated with Gene Redd on the composition. The track entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1961, peaking at number 76. It achieved greater success on Billboard's Christmas Singles chart, appearing for nine consecutive holiday seasons and reaching the top position in 1972. The song has been recorded by numerous artists, with particularly notable versions by the Eagles and Jon Bon Jovi.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The lyrics contain multiple references to the Christmas season and Christmas traditions.
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