“Christmas Island,” written by Lyle Moraine, who worked as a bit player in films. His novelty song was first performed by the Andrews Sisters with Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians in 1946. The song has been re-recorded many times; we like the version by Leon Redbone.
Related:
“A very merry, sun-soaked Christmas,” Nikkitha Bakshani, The Week
Christmas Island Tourism Association website
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