Blue Christmas

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · The Three Bells [Bear Family] [1993]

(B.Hayes, J.Johnson 1948)

I'll have a blue Christmas without you;

I'll be so blue thinking about you.

Decorations of red

On a green Christmas tree

Won't mean a thing dear,

If you're not here with me.

I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain;

And when the blue heartache starts hurting,

You'll be doing all right

With your Christmas of white,

But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.

--- Instrumental ---

(Blue Christmas, Blue Christmas)

You'll be doing all right

With your Christmas of white,

But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.

I'll have a blue, blue Christmas...

Blue Christmas

Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a soulful rendition of "Blue Christmas" on their 1993 Bear Family release, The Three Bells. As a prominent figure in gospel and soul music, Jim Ed Brown brought a distinctive vocal style that blended spiritual depth with rhythmic drive. This recording exemplifies his ability to reinterpret classic material with a fresh, contemporary edge while maintaining the emotional resonance characteristic of his work. The track stands as a testament to his contributions to the genre, showcasing a performance that honors the original spirit of the song while reflecting the musical landscape of the early 1990s. It remains a notable song in his discography, capturing the warmth and authenticity that defined his career.