Al Jarreau - The Christmas Song Lyrics

I’m dreaming about the past Christmas, like no other anymore....

I like this Christmas song version of classic jazz, a good memory to keep.

Will be playing this over the festive season on my weekend breakfast show on 96.5 Bolton FM

At 61 years old I have been a fan most of my life. Still listening December 2019. We miss you Al.

No doubt!

Lois Jenkins Yes. Love AJ AND ALWAYS HAVE. Miss him so much. 🎶🎶🎄👍🏻💕💕💕💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰. Merry Christmas to u and yours.

We sure miss you.

Just perfect.

Ahhh feels like Christmas morning!

Thank you Mr Al Jerreau love you endlless...I m from 2019 november god bless you thank you ...rip? No!!! Your voice ..your soul with me...

Al's song is truly shining bright for the holidays everyone ready for thanksgiving and Christmas in 2019 ?🦃🍁🍂🔔🎄🎁🎀👼❄🌨✌🚂

wonderful music with amazing singer man Al Jarreau

DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW LONG IT TOOK ME TO FIND THIS TODAY. It doesn’t show up anywhere online !!! And when you search “the Christmas song” you can imagine how many results pop up

Erik Zavala omg same. I’ve been looking of this song for years.

Erik Zavala Did u punch in Al Jarreux

I don't care that it's September. I think I'm ready now!

can u believe it i'm still listening to this song and its July 2019.....sounds good....just between me and u it just don't get no better than the legendary Nat King Cole!!!

Can't nobody song it Al Jarreau, next to Nat King Cole. It still sounds good in 2019

Al jarreau sings beautifully with the Christmas song and he is the best singer ever but this year when Christmas comes back fast I will enjoy the hoilday spirit and the season of all time it makes me feel happy and I will forever love Christmas because I love the holidays and of course Christmas itself so Christmas come back fast because when you do I will enjoy the moment with my family

Great classic

Never get tired of this song. The best version I have ever heard. Hits the soul, and makes you think.

This song reminds me so much of my dad. Love you dad I miss you so much, Al Jerome is an amazing singer

here in 2018 ....Al u are missed....love u beautiful and sophisticated

Nice, easy listening while I am making cookies. 😊

What originally was a nice Christmas song, is now a mandatory on my All-time Christmas playlist.
( RIP Al Jarreau )

Beautiful . 12-14-18

Al Jarreau will always hold a special place in my heart. I am STILL saddened over his passing.

I still miss him too. One of a kind.

I can’t find this version on iTunes

Best version of Christmas Song I've ever heard! been looking for this version of the song since it was played in the station for years!! thank you so much for posting this!

There is no song that touches the Christmas spirit like Al Jarreau's version of the Christmas song

my favorite version

The magic of music...totally changes my mood. The best Christmas song ever. I love you Al Jarreau!

Free vocal lesson )))

Is it wrong that I'm listening to this in the middle of September? Just curious.

Sitting here flipping thru Al's music catalog & just reflecting on my life and now listening to this Xmas song getting teary eyed just thinking how blessed I am to have made it this far. Enjoy your life to the fullest people!

Indeed. As tomorrow is Not promised.. blessings to you😉

A legszebb!!

When the world is a mess and we are wondering how it will turn out an Al Jerreau song brings us back into love, intimacy and kids that will drive us nuts! The good news is that Al touches our heart so we have the strength to keep going on.

I love you my friend

REST IN PEACE, AL. WE HAVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TO REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS FONDLY.

My favorite version of this song!

I do not celebrate Christmas but I DO celebrate Al Jarreau!!!

andrew shourd oh okay then?.

Why not?

My heart cries for Al jarreau....

head n shoulders better than any other version

extended version is what im taking about this one is cut short

B Kelly wait there's a extended version of this song?.

i like the outro on the 5 minute version

4.56 minute version

B Kelly oh okay then 😊

Another great artist we sadly lost in 2017. RIP AL.

Thank you

I love you my friend ,my love

Christmas just isn't the same this year. RIP Al

Something about this version... Puts me in a mood that words cannot express.  I love this song!!!!

This and Luther Vandross's version, just Wow!

What year was this song released?

Are you sure?

1982 or 1983. He released a different version - his christmas album in 2002, i think.
i am not sure if the exact year.

Did some research and determine that it was 1982; look at "GOD BLESS US ALL" album.

Beautiful song!

I've been wondering who sings this song but, at least now I know his name now love this track 😊

Thank you so much Al for your version of this song (genious) and perfection "You the man"! Love you! Rest in peace

I have almost every single album of this unbelievable artist.

This is the graydon version. The best one imho

RIP to the great Legend Jazz Al Jarreau. Thanks for the great music!

AL just sings

does anyone know where I can get this on CD or digital format? New one is just not the same - horns instead of organ. And while Al is still lovely, it's not his youthful voice from the 1982 version.

Organ? You mean the Prophet 5 synthesizer :)

By far this is the best version of The Christmas Song ever!!!!!!!!!

absolutely.  Without equal such a holiday song.  Makes me want to sing out loud!

Richard Robinson agreed hands down!!

Oh yeah for sure I can listen to this all yr round. Just has that feel good sound🙏

No disrespect, but cant beat the original by the great Nat King Cole

Al Jarreau has No EQUAL as a vocalist and this version of the classic "Christmas Song" is simply the best ever made. I rank it up there with Whitney Houston's National Anthem from the 1991 Super Bowl for the most breathtaking rendition of a song many many people have performed. Phenomenal Al.

Chrissy Matchi

This song really is one that makes you want to sit by the fireplace drinking hot chocolate on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in the evening enjoying the holidays.  Thank you Al Jarreau for a great version of this song, and Rest in Peace.

God bless you Mr. Al Jarreau R.I.P.

Beautiful and GREAT!

it's only September but I just can't get enough of listening to holiday music

Lovely - but I still prefer the original by the composer ... Mel Tormé.

Thank you Al..so smooth and cool..

Bardzo ładne...

beautiful

This is the best song ever right along with Nat King Cole

Love this version of the song.  Does anyone know on what album it was recorded?

+Marty Hester It's a non-album track, originally only on 45RPM single and a one-song promo CD. Not sure if it has appeared on any other holiday compilations over the years, but when we used to have a jazz radio station here, they played this regularly. He re-recorded this for his CD "Christmas," based on the same arrangement but a new recording of it. I still prefer the original. Great recording by Al! http://www.discogs.com/Al-Jarreau-The-Christmas-Song-Chestnuts-Roasting-On-An-Open-Fire/master/775264

A&M Corner I have an old vinyl Xmas album which includes this beautiful version.

What's the name of the album?

@disiniland It's on an album called Christmas by Al Jarreau, 14 Christmas songs from Al Jarreau, a really good album. Here is a link to it You can also find it as streaming on Tidal and probably on Spotify also but not sure. https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Al-Jarreau/dp/B001B0G63S

The BEST version EVER! Thanks Al...I love ya- Monica

Perfection

Smooth, is an understatement.

My Fave Christmas Song! <3

never ever will there be another singer/musician like Al Jarreau. He brings the season of joy and love to new heights with this lovely Christmas song.

Al Jarreau delivered on this version of the Christmas song.

Best version of this classic ever. Great job by Al Jarreau!