Blue Christmas (Jimmy Barnes album)
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Blue Christmas is the twentieth
Bloodlines. Speaking on his motivations to release a Christmas album, in a press statement, Barnes said, "One of the greatest surprises I ever got from our children was when they all snuck away into the garage and secretly recorded themselves singing carols for me. On Christmas morning, when I awoke, they proudly gave me the recording and sat eagerly waiting for me to listen to it. That year I received lots of great gifts from various family members, but that recording had me weeping like a baby. It was the most beautiful gift I ever got. This album is my gift back to the kids, the grandkids and everyone out there who just wants to sit and sing with their family on Christmas. These songs take me back and they remind me why I'm here right now. I hope they do the same for you."[2]
The album was preceded by the title track, released on 21 October 2022.[1][3]
The album debuted at number one on the ARIA Charts, becoming Barnes' 15th solo chart topper, extending the record for most Australian number one albums.[4]
The album is scheduled for an expanded edition re-release on 24 November 2023.[5]
Track listing
- standard edition
- "Jingle Bell Rock" – 3:03
- "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" – 4:44
- "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" – 3:17
- "Let It Snow!" – 2:07
- "White Christmas" – 4:46
- "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" – 3:19
- "Blue Christmas" – 2:10
- "Run Rudolph Run" – 3:21
- "Little Drummer Boy" – 3:59
- "Silent Night" – 4:14
- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" – 2:17
- "Auld Lang Syne" – 4:35
- 2023 expanded edition
- "O Holy Night" -
- "If Santa Forget" (with The Tin Lids) - 4:13
- "Jingle Bell Rock" – 3:03
- "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" – 4:44
- "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" – 3:17
- "Let It Snow!" – 2:07
- "White Christmas" – 4:46
- "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" – 3:19
- "Blue Christmas" – 2:10
- "Run Rudolph Run" – 3:21
- "Little Drummer Boy" – 3:59
- "Silent Night" – 4:14
- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" – 2:17
- "Auld Lang Syne" – 4:35
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2022) | Position |
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| Australian Artist (ARIA)[7] | 13 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Version | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 25 November 2022 | CD[8] | Bloodlines | standard | BLOOD111 |
| Blue vinyl[9] | BLOOD111LP | ||||
| 24 November 2023 | CD, digital[10] | Expanded edition | BLOOD113 |
References
- ^ a b "Jimmy Barnes Announces Christmas Album, Shares 'Blue Christmas' Cover". Music Feeds. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ Brereton, Greta (24 October 2022). "Jimmy Barnes announces festive album 'Blue Christmas', shares first single". NME. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Jimmy Barnes Premieres Christmas Song 'Blue Christmas'". Noise11. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (2 December 2022). "Jimmy Barnes Extends Australian Chart Record with Blue Christmas". Billboard. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
- ^ "Jimmy Barnes Reveals Expanded Edition Of 'Blue Christmas' Album". The Music. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Jimmy Barnes – Blue Christmas". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Albums Chart for 2022". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Blue Christmas (CD)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Blue Christmas (LP)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Blue Christmas (2023 Expanded Edition)". JB Hi-Fi. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
