“Blue Christmas” is a melancholic song best known through Elvis Presley’s 1957 recording, which helped cement it as a seasonal classic. Written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson, the song expresses the loneliness and heartache of spending Christmas without a loved one. Its blend of sorrowful lyrics and Presley’s signature vocal style created a unique contrast to the typically cheerful holiday tunes of the time. First recorded by Doye O’Dell in 1948, “Blue Christmas” grew in popularity through va