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Various Artists
Blue Yule Christmas Blues And R&B Classics

A stellar 18-song compilation with most tracks not duplicated on other in-print collections. Treasures abound here: rare tracks from John Lee Hooker and Lightnin' Hopkins, Hop Wilson's original "Merry Christmas, Darling" (covered by The Fabulous Thunderbirds on An Austin Rhythm & Blues Christmas), Louis Jordan's last recording ("Santa Claus, Santa Claus," [1968]), and more. 

Including full art work.

01. (1977)(Eddie C. Campbell) Santa's Messin With The Kid
02. (1953)(Lightening Hopkins) Merry Christmas
03. (1968)(Canned Heat) Christmas Blues
04. (1950)(Roy Milton) Christmas Time Blues
05. (1960)(Detroit Junior) Christmas Day
06. (1990)(Texas Pete Mayes & His Houserockers Blues Band) Christmas Holidays
07. (1956)(Charles Brown & Band) Merry Christmas Baby
08. (1965)(The Insight Featuring Johnny & Edgar Winter) Please Come Home For Christmas
09. (1990)(Big Jack Johnson) Jingle Bell Boogie
10. (1961)(Jimmy McCracklin) Christmas Time-Pt.I
11. (1968)(Louis Jordan) Santa Claus, Santa Claus
12. (1955)(The Voices) Santa Claus Baby
13. (1950)(Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy) I Want My Baby For Christmas
14. (1969)(Sonny Boy Williamson) Santa Claus
15. (1961)(Poppa Hops & His Orchestra) Merry Christmas Darling
16. (1960)(John Lee Hooker) Blues For Christmas
17. (1952)(The Pilgrim Travelers) I'll Be Home For Christmas
18. (1953)(Lightening Hopkins) Happy New Year