51: The Christmas Song

Scott and Duane discuss Nat King Cole’s beloved song “The Christmas Song”.

Cole’s Versions we played:

• The original from 1946
• The second from 1946 with strings
• The 1953 version
• The definitive 1961 version

Notable Versions we played:

• Mel Torme
• Michael Bublé
• The Carpenters
• Tony Bennett
• Natalie Cole duet with Nat King Cole
• Andrea Bocelli with Natalie Cole

Genre versions we played:

• Acapella: Peter Hollens
• Jazz Sax: Gerald Albright with The Cannonball Band
• Heavy Metal: Twisted Sister
• Reggae: Is This Love
• Country: Teddy Swims
• Chiptune: 8-Bit Universe
• String Quartet: The Wedding String Quartet
• Parody: Chipmunks Roasting on an Open Fire by Bob Rivers