Elvis Presley - Elvis' Christmas Album (1957)

This is arguably the finest (and first) rock & roll Christmas album of all time. Recorded in 1957 at the height of his artistry, when he truly could be called the King of Rock & Roll, this album demonstrates Presley having a lot of vocal fun with a variety of styles, whether it's a carol ("Silent Night") or pop standard (Gene Autry's "Here Comes Santa Claus").

He does one of the greatest versions of "White Christmas" ever recorded, basically using the Drifters' version as a blueprint--and then singing all the parts himself. His "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is definitive--but the best moments are the "new" tracks written specifically for this release, including the classic "Blue Christmas," Lieber & Stoller's "Santa Claus Is Back in Town" (one of the most sexually suggestive holiday tunes ever), and the wonderful, pop-based "Santa, Bring My Baby Back to Me."

Tracklist

01. Santa Claus Is Back In Town [2:22]
02. White Christmas [2:44]
03. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) [1:56]
04. I'll Be Home For Christmas [1:55]
05. Blue Christmas [2:09]
06. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) [1:52]
07. Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem [2:36]
08. Silent Night [2:26]
09. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) [3:23]
10. I Believe [2:05]
11. Take My Hand, Precious Lord [3:18]
12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) [3:56]