Introduction:
Alan Jackson’s “Honky Tonk Christmas” is a beloved country music holiday album that was released on October 12, 1993. It was Jackson’s fourth studio album and his first Christmas album, and it quickly became a staple of the holiday season. The album’s blend of traditional Christmas carols and original country songs, all infused with Jackson’s signature honky-tonk sound, resonated with audiences and critics alike.
The album’s title track, “Honky Tonk Christmas,” is a poignant and humorous song that captures the spirit of the holidays. Jackson sings about a man who is missing his loved one during the Christmas season and finds solace in the familiar surroundings of a honky-tonk bar. The song’s catchy melody and relatable lyrics helped to make it a popular single, and it remains one of Jackson’s most recognizable songs.
Other notable tracks on the album include “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” a classic Christmas carol that Jackson gives a country twist, and “I Only Want You for Christmas,” a romantic original song about the joy of spending the holidays with a loved one. The album also features several traditional Christmas carols, including “Silent Night,” “White Christmas,” and “Away in a Manger,” all of which are given a country makeover.
“Honky Tonk Christmas” was a commercial success, and it has since become a holiday tradition for many country music fans. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over one million copies in the United States. It also received critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising Jackson’s vocal performance and the album’s production.
In addition to its commercial success, “Honky Tonk Christmas” has also had a lasting cultural impact. The album has been cited as a major influence on subsequent country Christmas albums, and it has helped to solidify Jackson’s reputation as one of the most popular and versatile country music artists of his generation.
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Lyrics:
“Honky Tonk Christmas”
Pretty Paper is playing on the jukebox
And mistletoe is hanging above the bar
I want to thank you for this
Broken heart that I got
Merry Christmas Girl
Wherever in the world you are.It’s going to be a honky tonk Christmas
For these silent nights at home are killing me
It’s going to be a honky tonk Christmas
But I’ll be over you by New Year’s Eve.Blue Christmas turn it up I wanna hear it
So I can unwrap all them Mem’ries in my mind
Hey Joe!! pour me some Christmas spirit
If I make it through December I’ll be fine.It’s going to be a honky tonk Christmas
For these silent nights at home are killing me
It’s going to be a honky tonk Christmas
But I’ll be over you by New Year’s Eve.Yeah, I’ll be over you by
New Years Eve…