Elvis Presley’s 1957 holiday collection arrived as his star continued its meteoric ascent, adding yuletide cheer to his signature blend of rock, gospel, and R&B.
- The album was Elvis Presley's first LP release that was not a rock and roll record. It reached number one on Billboard's Top Pop Albums chart. It was one of the first albums to sell over one million copies in the US.
- The album was rushed into release in time for the 1957 Christmas season. It was recorded in September 1957 at RCA Victor Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee.BGR is a classic Christmas album, and it has been reissued many times.
- The album also includes "White Christmas," a non-album single that was released in 1957. It was Elvis Presley's first Christmas record. It is one of his most popular songs.
Elvis Presley was a singer from Tupelo, Mississippi, best known for popularizing rock and roll music in the mid-1950s. In 1957, Presley was at the height of his early fame, having already achieved widespread success with his albums and singles.
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