Blue Christmas (Jimmy Barnes album) explained

Blue Christmas
Type:	studio
Artist:	Jimmy Barnes
Cover:	Blue Christmas by Jimmy Barnes.png
Released:	25 November 2022
Length:	40:52
Label:	Bloodlines
Prev Title:	Soul Deep 30
Prev Year:	2022

Blue Christmas is the twentieth studio and first Christmas album by Scottish Australian musician Jimmy Barnes, released on 25 November 2022 through 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."^[1]

The album was preceded by the title track, released on 21 October 2022.^{[2] [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

1. "Jingle Bell Rock" – 3:03
2. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" – 4:44
3. "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" – 3:17
4. "Let It Snow!" – 2:07
5. "White Christmas" – 4:46
6. "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" – 3:19
7. "Blue Christmas" – 2:10
8. "Run Rudolph Run" – 3:21
9. "Little Drummer Boy" – 3:59
10. "Silent Night" – 4:14
11. "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" – 2:17
12. "Auld Lang Syne" – 4:35

2023 expanded edition

1. "O Holy Night" -
2. "If Santa Forget" (with The Tin Lids) - 4:13
3. "Jingle Bell Rock" – 3:03
4. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" – 4:44
5. "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" – 3:17
6. "Let It Snow!" – 2:07
7. "White Christmas" – 4:46
8. "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" – 3:19
9. "Blue Christmas" – 2:10
10. "Run Rudolph Run" – 3:21
11. "Little Drummer Boy" – 3:59
12. "Silent Night" – 4:14
13. "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" – 2:17
14. "Auld Lang Syne" – 4:35

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)^[6]	13

Release history

Region! scope="col"

Date	Format	Label	Version	Catalogue
Australia	25 November 2022	CD^[7]	Bloodlines	standard	BLOOD111
		Blue vinyl^[8]			BLOOD111LP
	24 November 2023	CD, digital^[9]		Expanded edition	BLOOD113

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jimmy Barnes announces festive album ‘Blue Christmas’, shares first single. . 24 October 2022. 24 October 2022 . Brereton, Greta.
2. Web site: Jimmy Barnes Announces Christmas Album, Shares 'Blue Christmas' Cover. Music Feeds. 24 October 2022. 24 October 2022.
3. Web site: Jimmy Barnes Premieres Christmas Song 'Blue Christmas'. Noise11. 23 October 2022. 24 October 2022.
4. Web site: Jimmy Barnes Extends Australian Chart Record with Blue Christmas . Lars . Brandle . Billboard . 2 December 2022 . 4 December 2022 .
5. Web site: Jimmy Barnes Reveals Expanded Edition Of 'Blue Christmas' Album. The Music. 1 November 2023. 1 November 2023.
6. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Australian Artist Albums Chart for 2022. Australian Recording Industry Association. 4 January 2023.
7. Web site: Blue Christmas (CD). JB Hi-Fi. 24 October 2022.
8. Web site: Blue Christmas (LP). JB Hi-Fi. 24 October 2022.
9. Web site: Blue Christmas (2023 Expanded Edition). JB Hi-Fi. 1 November 2023. 1 November 2023.