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Song of the Week #138 – “Santa Claus Is Back In Town”

Written by admin on December 24, 2012 – 7:14 pm -

Elvis Presley’s “Santa Claus Is Back In Town” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“Santa Claus Is Back In Town” was released in October 1957 on “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” the 1970 reissue of which would go on to become the best selling Christmas album of all time in the US. It didn’t appear on single in the US until 1965, when it was backed with “Blue Christmas”.

Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas and Santa Claus Is Back In Town single

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Song of the Week #67 – “Stand By Me”

Written by admin on August 15, 2011 – 9:41 am -

Ben E. King’s signature hit “Stand By Me” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“Stand By Me” was released on single in May 1961, backed with “On The Horizon,” and also appeared on King’s 1962 album “Don’t Play That Song!”

Ben E. King - Stand By Me single

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