“Merry Christmas, baby
Sure did treat me nice
You bought all those good ol’ presents
I love you, baby, rest of my life”
It’s a half-century old, but much like Redding himself, this track is timeless. The pure joy can’t help but come through.
Whether your storybook Christmas is a winter wonderland or a sun-kissed trip to Hawaii, Redding’s song is the perfect soundtrack.
Wherever this season finds you, and in whatever way you choose to celebrate, I hope it’s a time filled with joy and wonder. And music.
“Merry Christmas Baby” by Otis Redding| The Otis Redding Story 1967
Have a song I should leave playing for Santa? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for being here,
Kevin—
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I think this one will become my second favorite christmas song, right behind Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby" 🎶✨🎄