Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas (1957) Elvis Presley's rendition of "Blue Christmas," featured on his 1957 "Elvis' Christmas Album," transformed the holiday music scene with its unique blend of melancholy and bluesy depth. Originally written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson in 1948, the song found its defining moment in Elvis's emotive delivery, setting it apart from the more traditional, cheerful Christmas tunes of the era. Elvis's version stands out for its soulful lament on the loneliness tha