“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine, recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, 1960. Arranged by Frank DeVol. A swinging interpretation of the lugubrious 1944 Judy Garland original.
More:
“The Story Behind ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,’” NPR Music
“The history of a popular holiday song,” Chris Willman, Entertainment Weekly
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