About the song
If you are a fan of Elvis Presley and Martina McBride, you might have heard their duet version of “Blue Christmas”, a classic holiday song about missing someone. But did you know how this duet came to be? Here are some interesting facts about this song and its video.
– “Blue Christmas” was written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson in 1948 and covered by many artists, but it became popular after Elvis Presley recorded it for his 1957 Christmas album.
– Elvis performed the song live during his 1968 Comeback Special, a TV show that marked his return to the stage after focusing on his movie career.
– In 2008, Martina McBride joined Elvis in a duet version of the song, using a digital editing technique that made it look like they were singing together on the same stage.
– Martina dressed up in a 60s style outfit and used a microphone from Elvis’ era to match the footage. She also recorded her vocals at RCA Studio B in Nashville, where Elvis recorded many of his songs.
– The video of the duet was released as part of a CD/DVD package called “Elvis Presley Christmas Duets”, which also featured other female singers such as Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, and Wynonna Judd.
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