Christmas Songs

135 songs · chronological · Annotations and notes by Justin A. Brummer

A collection of songs and spoken-word recordings referencing Christmas and the Vietnam War This forms part of the larger Vietnam War Song Project, an interpretive examination of over 6,000 Vietnam War songs identified, revealing how the war's significance is represented through music. The project also collects spoken-word recordings about the conflict. This unique collection of voices advances scholarship by providing insights into people’s views about the war over time as represented in music, looking at diverse communities and vibrant music scenes. It is crucial in developing our knowledge of the war and the humanities, through the use of a digital research platform.YouTube playlist…

  1. Dorsey Burnette – Country Boy in the Army (1961)
  2. Phil Allen – Wish (1961)
  3. William B. Williams – World to Grow Up In (1961)
  4. Rob Townsend – Christmas Message From Space (1962)
  5. Toni Wine – My Boyfriend's Coming Home for Christmas (1963)
  6. Addiss and Crofut – 12 Days With Khrushchev (1963)
  7. Nelson Young – Home at Christmas (1963)
  8. Various Artists – Joy to UC - Free Speech Carols (1964)
  9. Derrik Roberts – There Won't Be Any Snow (Christmas in the Jungle) (1965)
  10. Don Vest – I Want Daddy for Mommy (And Me This Christmas) (1965)
  11. Jim Franklin – Is It Christmas Time in Vietnam (1965)
  12. Webb Pierce – Christmas at Home (1965)
  13. Johnny Slate – Soldier's Christmas (1965)
  14. The Shirelles – (Mama) My Soldier Boy Is Coming Home (1965)
  15. Ray Sanders – Christmas Letter (1965)
  16. Johnny & Jon – Christmas In Viet Nam (1966)
  17. Charles Bowens – Christmas in Vietnam (1966)
  18. Allen Orange – V.C. Blues (1966)
  19. Sue Simpson – Soldier in Viet Nam (1966)
  20. Simon & Garfunkel – 7 O'Clock News / Silent Night (1966)
  21. Barry Sadler – I Won't Be Home This Christmas (1966)
  22. Loretta Lynn – Christmas Without Daddy (1966)
  23. Steve Bledsoe – Send a Christmas Card to Joe (1966)
  24. Steve Bledsoe – Lead on Mr. President (1966)
  25. Susan Wheeler – Christmas Prayer (1966)
  26. Ted Hart – The Christmas Letter (1966)
  27. El Indio de Bayamon – La guerra en Vietnam (1966)
  28. Two & a Half – Daddy Won't Be Home for Christmas (1966)
  29. Abe Abraham – Mail Call in Viet Nam (1966)
  30. Marc Field & The Singing Sergeants – Christmas in Vietnam (1966)
  31. Marc Field & The Singing Sergeants – Sing a Christmas Song (1966)
  32. The Hopeful – 7 O'Clock News (Silent Night) (1966)
  33. The Hopeful – 6 O'Clock News (America the Beautiful) (1966)
  34. Billy Smith – Letter to the President (1966)
  35. Homer 'T' – Thru a Soldier's Eyes (1966)
  36. Allen and The Lads – Homemade Christmas Card (1966)
  37. Judy Lynn – Transistor Tape Recorder (1966)
  38. The Singers – Johnny's Noel (1966)
  39. Jimmy Neil – My Letter to Santa (1967)
  40. The Soul Searchers – Christmas in Viet Nam (1967)
  41. Becky Lamb – Little Becky's Christmas Wish (1967)
  42. Joey Martin – Joey's Prayer (1967)
  43. Joey Martin – Joey's Letter (1967)
  44. Rusty Wellington – No Christmas Tree in Vietnam (1967)
  45. The Sullivan Family – Merry Christmas From Vietnam (1967)
  46. Anita Bryant – Do You Hear What I Hear? (1967)
  47. Paul von B – Cataclysm, Conquest & Catharsis..Now! (1967)
  48. Mark Dauler – Letter From a Boy in Vietnam (1967)
  49. Roy Rogers & Dale Evans – Merry Christmas, My Darling (1967)
  50. Roger Jones – Big Brother (Home for Christmas) (1968)
  51. The Shurfine Singers – Silent Night & the 11 O'Clock News (1968)
  52. Floyd Dakil – Merry Christmas Baby (I'm Coming Home) (1968)
  53. Johnny Selph – Soldiers' Christmas (1968)
  54. Joyce Brown – Christmas in Viet Nam (1968)
  55. Various Artists – A Christmas Dedication (1968)
  56. Various Artists – Lá thư trần thế (1968)
  57. Dick Jonas – Fighter Pilot's Christmas (1969)
  58. Marc Copage – Santa, Bring My Daddy Home for Christmas (1969)
  59. Mike Tuttle – Letter to Santa Clause (1969)
  60. Starla Parrish – Is There a Santa Claus in Vietnam (1969)
  61. Jack Cardwell – Christmas in Vietnam (1969)
  62. Cidney Sza'Vee – A Prayer for Christmas (1969)
  63. Jackie Sule – Bring My Baby Home (1969)
  64. Big Joe Williams – Army Man in Vietnam (1970)
  65. Rev. Oris Mays – Another Christmas Without My Son (1970)
  66. Laura Nyro – Christmas in My Soul (1970)
  67. Eugene McDaniels – Silent Majority (1970)
  68. Stan Rogers – Here's to You, Santa Claus (1970)
  69. Gary Edenfield – Christmas Peace (1970)
  70. H. I. Dailey – Merry Christmas From Vietnam (1970)
  71. Don Mason – Here's Wishing You a Merry Christmas (1971)
  72. Bob Necaise – Mr. Where Is Viet-Nam (1971)
  73. Tom Clay – Victors (1971)
  74. Tom Clay – What the World Needs Now Is Love - Abraham, Martin and John (1971)
  75. L.E. White – Jimmy Gets a Gun (For Christmas) (1971)
  76. Victor Buono – Suffer the Children (1971)
  77. Don Gulley – I Won't Be Home for Xmas (1971)
  78. May Blitz – The 2nd of May (1971)
  79. Mission Possible – Bring My Daddy Home for Christmas (1971)
  80. Johnny Sablan – Hafa Adai, Todo Maulick - How Are You? (1971)
  81. Tex Morton & Sister Dorrie – The Widow Next Door (1972)
  82. Marvin Gaye – I Want to Come Home for Christmas (1972)
  83. Andrea McArdle – A Christmas Wish (1972)
  84. Lucky Peterson – Daddy Come Home for Christmas (1972)
  85. Joan Baez – Where Are You Now, My Son? (1973)
  86. Beulah – Christmas America Is Proud of Nixon (1973)
  87. Rusty Daymon – He Didn't Bring Daddy Home for Christmas (1973)
  88. The Clash – Straight to Hell (1982)
  89. Danny Ratcliff Band – Wall (1986)
  90. Danny Ratcliff Band – Missing in Action (1986)
  91. Loston McEvers – P.O.W. in Vietnam (1988)
  92. The Statler Brothers – More Than a Name on a Wall (1989)
  93. Lou Reed – Xmas in February (1989)
  94. Poison – Something to Believe In (1990)
  95. Tom Booker – Missing in Action (1992)
  96. The Showcase Showdown – Ho Ho Ho Chi Minh! (1995)
  97. Bruce Springsteen – Tracks (1998)
  98. Allan Sherman – Christmas '65 (The Draft) (2005)
  99. Halcyon – Vietnam Diary: Great Bloody Xmas Break (2016)
  100. Hayes Carll – What It Is (2019)
  101. Eleanor Wells – Christmas in Viet Nam
  102. Chi Chi Wilson – Dear Mr. Santa Clause
  103. Johnny Louis – Santa's Gonna Bring Me Home
  104. Johnny Price – Santa Bring My Daddy for Christmas
  105. Johnny Price – Ballad of Our P.O.W.'s
  106. Liza Jane Taylor – Merry Christmas Viet Nam
  107. Bud Stack – Please Santa, Take My Toys to Viet Nam
  108. The Mask – Christmas Letter
  109. The Mask – Viet Nam Prayer
  110. Wade Jackson – A GIs Letter From Home
  111. El Paso High School Varsity Choir – Vietnam Christmas
  112. Manuel Nuñez "El Norteño" – Imploracion de un padre
  113. Poncho Villagómez – Imploracion de un padre
  114. Beto Garza – Navidad de un soldado
  115. Mike Garza – Navidad de un soldado
  116. Dottie Swan – Red, White and Blue Christmas
  117. Little "Sonnie" Mays – Trap for Vietnam
  118. The St. Nicholas Singers – Say a Prayer for G.I. Joe
  119. Danny Harrison – Mommy, I Don't Want a Christmas Tree
  120. The Texas Girls' Choir – Come Caroling With US
  121. Dan Henderson – Dear Son
  122. Artie Fullilove – Santa Claus Please Listen to Me
  123. Tommy Robichaux – Christmas Time Again in Viet Nam
  124. Tom Evans – Hill Called Eight Seven Five
  125. Tom Evans – My Little Soldier Man
  126. Lena Hix – I Want My Daddy for Christmas
  127. Billy Grey – Christmas in the Army
  128. Cindy Allen – Santa Don't Forget My Mommy
  129. Green Apples Dirty – Girl I Miss You So
  130. Pocono Mountain-Aires – Homesick Country Boy
  131. Pocono Mountain-Aires – Alone at Christmas
  132. Perry Como – Music in the Air: Special Christmas Show - Home for the Holidays
  133. Al Homburg – Soldier Joe
  134. The Kiddies – Christmas Joy
  135. Various Artists – Operation Merry Christmas: Christmas Greetings to America's Fighting Forces