Classic Version: Written by Robert Allen and Al Stillman in 1954, this Christmas classic was recorded twice by Perry Como; once in 1954 and then again in 1959. The 1954 version is more upbeat and tends to get more radio play. For consistency, that's the version I'm going to share today, but if you're interested in hearing the other recording you can find it here.
Perry Como (1954)
Modern(ish) Version: Unfortunately, this song is still under copyright. As a result, there are very few successful modern covers. I'm going to bend my rules a bit and award the best modern-ish cover to The Carpenters from their album, An Old-Fashioned Christmas (1984). It feels a little wrong to classify a song that pre-dates my birth as "Modern," but I'm certain some of my readers will be relieved that I'm no longer classifying 1984 as "Classic."
The Carpenters (1984)
If you're still longING FOR THE SUNSHINE OF A FR-sorry, this song is catchy. If you're still longing for a better modern rendition, check out this spirited ukulele cover by the relatively unknown, Here to Make Friends.
Here to Make Friends (2015)
Hopefully YouTube doesn't gift them with a DMCA Takedown Notice for Christmas.
Which version was your favorite?
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