51: The Christmas Song
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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
51: The Christmas Song