Composed by songwriters Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson, this song was first recorded by Western actor Doye O'Dell in 1948. Of course, Elvis put it on the charts after recording it in 1957 for his Elvis' Christmas Album. The song has been covered by Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, The Beach Boys, Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth, Brooks and Dunn, Vince Gill, Face to Face, Bette Midler, Harry Connick Jr., Shakin' Stevens, Bill Haley and the Comets, Eilert Pilarm, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Misfits, Freddy Fender, Collective Soul, Porky Pig and now Chopped Wood Band. Kudos to Trevor James, who, in his debut performance with CWB, gets the job done in fine fashion.

released December 6, 2023
Trevor James - Vocals
Zach Dresser - Percussion
Jim Kelly - Piano
Mike Dresser - Guitar, Bass

Produced by Third Interval Music

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