Bob Dylan - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was Bob Dylan's version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' released?

   Bob Dylan's version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' was released on October 13, 2009, as part of his album 'Christmas in the Heart'.

2. What is unique about the royalties from Bob Dylan's 'Christmas in the Heart' album?

   All royalties from Bob Dylan's 'Christmas in the Heart' album benefit charities such as Feeding America in the USA, Crisis in the UK, and the World Food Programme. These contributions continue in perpetuity.

3. Where was 'Christmas in the Heart', including 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', recorded?

   'Christmas in the Heart', which includes 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', was recorded at Jackson Browne's Groove Masters Studio in Santa Monica.

4. Who were some of the musicians that contributed to Bob Dylan's recording of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'?

   The recording featured contributions from members of Dylan's Never Ending Tour band, Los Lobos' David Hidalgo, Chess Records veteran Phil Upchurch, and a choir including Amanda Barrett and Abby DeWald from The Ditty Bops.

5. How did critics generally respond to Bob Dylan's holiday album?

   'Christmas in the Heart' received generally favorable reviews. Critics praised it for bringing fresh interpretations to classic songs while maintaining their traditional essence. It holds a score of 62 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 17 reviews.

6. 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' by Bob Dylan has lyrics written by which songwriters?

   'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' features lyrics written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.