Johnny Mathis says its his favourite Holiday song to sing!

It's time to learn the story behind the Christmas hit 'Sleigh Ride'.

Johnny Mathis says its his favourite Holiday song to sing!
It's time to learn the story behind the Christmas hit 'Sleigh Ride'.

'Sleigh Ride' - Things You Didn't Know!

If it wasn't for a broken organ in an Austrian Church, we never would have heard what would become the most recorded Christmas hit ever.

This is the story of 'Silent Night'.

If it wasn't for a broken organ in an Austrian Church, we never would have heard what would become the most recorded Christmas hit ever.
This is the story of 'Silent Night'.

'Silent Night' - Things You Didn't Know!

A song commissioned for one department store was inspired by an ad for another.

This the story behind the Christmas hit 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus'. 

A song commissioned for one department store was inspired by an ad for another.
This the story behind the Christmas hit 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus'.

'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' - Things You Didn't Know!

A case of mistaken identity led to the very first Christmas hit recorded by one of the greats. 

This is the story of 'Here Comes Santa Claus' by Gene Autry. 

A case of mistaken identity led to the very first Christmas hit recorded by one of the greats. 
This is the story of 'Here Comes Santa Claus' by Gene Autry.

Gene Autry's 'Here Comes Santa Claus' - Things You Didn't Know!

Brenda Lee is a member of the Rock N Roll, Country Music, and Rockabilly Halls of Fame and has sold over 100 Million records worldwide - and Drew had the immense pleasure of talking to her!

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Brenda Lee is a member of the Rock N Roll, Country Music, and Rockabilly Halls of Fame and has sold over 100 Million records worldwide - and Drew had the immense pleasure of talking to her!
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Brenda Lee Interview! Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree 65 Year Anniversary

Who does a young punk-rocker from Orange County want to grow up and be just like? If you're Gwen Stefani, it's Mariah Carey! ... At least for part of the year.

This is the story behind Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's Christmas Hit 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas' 

Who does a young punk-rocker from Orange County want to grow up and be just like? If you're Gwen Stefani, it's Mariah Carey! ... At least for part of the year.
This is the story behind Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's Christmas Hit 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas'

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

One of the biggest duets of the 80s lead to one of the most successful country Christmas albums ever!  This is the story behind Once Upon a Christmas by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!

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One of the biggest duets of the 80s lead to one of the most successful country Christmas albums ever!  This is the story behind Once Upon a Christmas by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!
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Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' 'Once Upon A Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

Christmas can, and probably should be a very simple time... but things always seem to spiral out of control. The feeling of what Christmas could be, and was - at least for one year inspired Katy Perry to write her platinum Christmas hit 'Cozy Little Christmas'.

This is the story of Katy Perry's 'Cozy Little Christmas'

Join Drew Savage for Behind The Christmas Hits - Season 4 every Monday throughout the Holiday Season.

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Christmas can, and probably should be a very simple time... but things always seem to spiral out of control. The feeling of what Christmas could be, and was - at least for one year inspired Katy Perry to write her platinum Christmas hit 'Cozy Little Christmas'.
This is the story of Katy Perry's 'Cozy Little Christmas'
Join Drew Savage for Behind The Christmas Hits - Season 4 every Monday throughout the Holiday Season.
Behind The Christmas Hits is Presented by Tylenol Arthritis, fast and long-lasting pain relief. This product may not be right for you. Always read and follow the label.

Katy Perry's Cozy Little Christmas - Things You Didn't Know!

How is this even possible? There hasn't been a Christmas song named after the greeting we all share every year at Christmas time!? Well there wasn't! Until Ed Sheeran and Elton John gave us one. This is the story behind the Christmas Hit 'Merry Christmas'

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How is this even possible? There hasn't been a Christmas song named after the greeting we all share every year at Christmas time!? Well there wasn't! Until Ed Sheeran and Elton John gave us one. This is the story behind the Christmas Hit 'Merry Christmas'
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Ed Sheeran and Elton John's 'Merry Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

1966. Stevie Wonder was still so young in his career and his life. He'd just turned 16 in May, and was shedding his 'little' moniker. Stevie hadn't recorded a Christmas Song before - and this one is credited as one of the first Christmas songs with a social and political message; An anti-war song.

This is the story behind the Christmas Hit 'Someday at Christmas'.

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1966. Stevie Wonder was still so young in his career and his life. He'd just turned 16 in May, and was shedding his 'little' moniker. Stevie hadn't recorded a Christmas Song before - and this one is credited as one of the first Christmas songs with a social and political message; An anti-war song.
This is the story behind the Christmas Hit 'Someday at Christmas'.
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Stevie Wonder's 'Someday at Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

You probably know every word to your favourite Christmas Songs, but what about where they came from? Join Drew Savage every week for a new story behind the song as he goes Behind The Christmas Hits!

You probably know every word to your favourite Christmas Songs, but what about where they came from? Join Drew Savage every week for a new story behind the song as he goes Behind The Christmas Hits!

Behind The Christmas Hits with Drew Savage

Drew Savage will explore the origins of the most loved and iconic songs and the artists that recorded them. For the first time, listeners get to learn the stories Behind the Christmas Hits.

Drew Savage will explore the origins of the most loved and iconic songs and the artists that recorded them. For the first time, listeners get to learn the stories Behind the Christmas Hits.

Behind The Christmas Hits with Drew Savage

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