Christmas In Dixie
Year: 1982
Written By: Jeff Cook, Theodore Gentry, Mark Herndon, Randy Owen
Country music band
Alabama scored a hit with their 'Christmas In Dixie' which appeared
on their 1985 album 'Alabama Christmas' (it was originally released
in 1982). While it might come across as a clear example of middle
of the road country it is hard not to fall for its emotional theme
celebrating the joy of being at home for Christmas. For much of the
tune there is little in the way of the usual Christmas signposts
(besides the lyrics) but things become impressively festive as
Alabama lay it on think towards the close. It's easy to see why
this has become an annual treat for certain folk.
Kenny Chesney
recorded a faithful version of 'Christmas In Dixie' for his 2003
album 'All I Want for Christmas Is a Real Good Tan'. He was given
Alabama's full blessing for the rendition with the group's Randy
Owen even joining in on vocals for the occasion.
Christmas In Dixie Lyrics
By now in New York City, there's snow on the ground
And out in California, the sunshine's falling down
And, maybe down in Memphis, Graceland's all in lights
And in Atlanta, Georgia, there's peace on earth tonight
Chorus:
Chirstmas in Dixie, it's snowin' in the pines
Merry Christmas from Dixie, to everyone tonight
It's windy in Chicago. The kids are out of school
There's magic in Motown. The city's on the move
In Jackson, Mississippi, to Charlotte, Caroline
And all across the nation, it's the peaceful Christmas time
Chorus
And from Fort Payne, Alabama
And Knoxville, Tennessee
Merry Christmas tonight
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