The Christmas Song' David Archuleta
Talented vocalist David Archuleta helps usher in the Christmas season with a stunning rendition of ‘The Christmas Song.’
We first met David Archuleta when he rose to fame as a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol. David was just 16 years old when he placed second in the competition. Since that time, he’s continued to entertain with popular songs such as ‘Crush’ and covers of ‘The Prayer’ and ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.’
Today, he’s lending his voice to one of the most popular holiday songs of all time.
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos”
‘The Christmas Song’ written in 1945 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. The story is actually quite interesting. The two musicians were hanging out on a very hot day. As a way to stay cool, Bob started writing down things that made him think of wintertime. He so hot that he believed if he wrote down chilly thoughts, he could become more comfortable.
When Mel saw the list, he mistakenly thought that Bob had started writing a song. That’s when Mel added to it and completed it.
“And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you”
Over the years, so many famous voices have covered this tune and they each add their own unique performance. But no matter the artist, these words still ring true for the whole world.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!