There's lots of fantastic versions of this gem in circulation, but I think Charles Brown and Bonnie Raitt are the ones who got it right--bluesy and mellow. I particularly dig this track for the "I got good music on my radioooO" line, which is usually the case when I'm picking the Christmas tunes. And besides, what simpler holiday sentiment can you express than "Merry Christmas, baby." That's all anyone needs to hear this time of year.

MP3: Charles Brown & Bonnie Raitt - Merry Christmas, Baby
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