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]