please come home for christmas - CHARLES BROWN

[vintagesnowleopard]

i love this song even when its not christmas :)

[MrThefox3]

This so fantastic, I love old blues this isn't that old for blues but it's sooooooooooooo on point

[NesseyRocks]

love this song!

[mgmiles01]

One of my favorites for Christmas also. Your father had good taste!

[christineokkk1]

my father used to play this song every christmas when i was a kid . Rip Father now im playing it

[ladybost74]

nothing like a soul christmas

[ToniLabelle]

This song is a Christmas original, love this song!!!!!! Merry Christmas Everyone, hope you'll are with your love ones!!!!!!

[rexiegirlie]

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope all your loved ones come home!

[mssixtwo]

this one of my daddy's favorites christmas songs! R.I.P. daddy I miss you so very much.

[baysidesmart]

THIS SONG TAKES ME HOME FOR XMAS

[TheInfamousChes]

In Jesus' name, lawd!!

[LUVS1949]

i sent this to my daughter.my baby,she has not came to mamas and daddys for 6 years now,and lives 4 miles way,drinking has taken her from us,please lord heal her and send her back to mama in juses name amen

[LUVS1949]

in jesus name !!! please !!

[joshuar316]

@LUVS1949 may GOD grant your prayer in JESUS's name

[BlackLPlayer]

big legend god bless you

[darr777]

hope my mother comes home for christmas(cancer).

[nyseamex]

@darr777 I pray for your mom to come home to you!! In Jesus Name.. AMEN!!!!!!!!!

[delilah9876]

@darr777 I also hope that your mother comes home for Christmas and that she'll get better soon.

[60srecords]

My favorite Christmas song too.love it reminds me of my childhood ,everyone dancing and having a good time..

[mjp96]

love love love awesome

[littlemeesy]

Love this song growing up.

[lowey1324]

0:24 Krispy Kreme?

[patlaco4]

Who is this xmas??? I know someone named Christ and it's his birthday we celebrate, not xmas!

[90happy09]

@patlaco4 Misconception: "Xmas" is a secular plan to "take the Christ out of Christmas." However, X stands for the Greek letter Chi, the starting letter of Χριστός, or "Christ" in Greek.

[cineteatroiportici]

serio!



[vanthanhgenetic]

I like this song so much ! plz good to me

[mannymanano]

This of course not the original, or at least the version that was originally released. I'm not sure if it is even Charles Brown. I remember another recording was posted to be the original of another artist and was found not to be the original artist. Doesn't even sound like Charles Brown to me.

[stuart1648]

My fav christmas song

[Scooty2004]

This is too fast. It's NOT the original. It's a different rendition than the original.

[TheAlang45]

I wish my TV was going to be here for Christams!:(

[gleelover4]

I always thought Don Henly lifted this tune from the Beatles, but I guess he was just doing a remake of the song they may have lifted it from

Then again, there are only eight notes and so many beats you can make with them...

[theladiesman0607]

In the 1983 movie "Trading Places," Louis Winthorpe the 3rd had a similar problem -- he lost his job, friends, fiancee, home, and money, all @ the same time (during Christmas). :-(

[tyriusjones]

eeeew

[charmed8989]

LOVE this song!

[SVRCOfulju]

Uuuuu its Christmas timeeeee! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

[TheHeater90]

why don't they ever play this version on the radio at Christmas time????? It's so much better than the one I always hear!

[nissy42]

@TheHeater90 They play it on Black radio stations. I'm with you; as much as I like the Eagles rendition, the original is special.

[devore504]

this song makes me think of my grandmother :( it's not gonna be the same without her but happy this Christmas she gets to spend it with the son she missed for 60 years

[flippy55555]

I can imagine Louis Armstrong singing this song.

[DmxBloodline]

3 people swerved off the highway i see

[mysteriousladydragon]

Merry Christmas!!

[headway37]

This was the ORIGINAL version I heard in Beaumont Texas when I was a kid.

[imaStonesGirl1]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!

[utopiad4]

AWWWWW......What Black child raised by a Black Momma and Grandmomma did not grow up on this song. I LOVE IT!! Can NOT cook my Christmas Dinner without listening to this one! I MISS YOU GRANDMA!!

[bugsbass44]

My dad's favorite! Miss you Pop!

[LINY65]

I like the Eagles' version better, but I have to give Mr. Brown his "props" for being he originator!

[993Darek]

lovely song

[hnygram1]

my favorite version of this song.... hnygram

[hnygram1]

my favorite version of this song

[57beigefoxx]

Have a drink on me.....Merry Xmas to all

[aqualily07]

Finally my favorite version of this song!!!

[Kellogs43able]

4 days until christmas

[johnonorgan]

someone else did this with a lot of instrumental solos and a great voice but I can't find it anywhere it beats the eagles and bon jovi hands down does anyone know what I am talking about??????????

[holubkow]

beautiful ^^

i heard it it the shopping centre today :D

[FlyinS4]

I remember this song as a child in the 60's, listening to KGFJ in Los Angeles, CA. Good cheer to everyone, thank you Charles Brown for this song

[sportsaddict1942]

Makes you want to cry,drink,dance and thank your woman for putting up with you all year.Just  great classic by a man who could play the blues with the best of them

[11ChevChelios11]

Have a merry christmas, all of you!

[bustercaps]

This is a good song to drink to this season. Please come home?

[pineappleschool7]

Really good. No Aaron Neville but still good.

[NightWolF5150]

I never heard this version but it has that good oldie but goodie to it 

[clemel1]

Is this the original version of the song? I've never known which is the original.

[RagnarXIV]

@clemel1 Yes! Charles Brown released this in 1960 on the King Records label.

[rparker0]

@clemel1 I believe so, not sure

[mrelectricchurch]

: (

[aniloracn]

Two people celebrate Hanukkah.

[silentbutdeadly003]

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM TEXAS MY HOMETOWN!!!!

[jredd08]

I know that's right. Iove this song!

[waltertillery]

this is my fav9orite X-mas song so u know it a sad time of the year right?

[mercedes20903]

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WASHINGTON D.C.

[bev750]

When I was growing up. I would enjoy hearing this doing Christmas and to this day since I am a lot older, it still hold a SPECIAL meaning to ME.

[jasondesselle]

my dad loved this song.......hes gone now...wish he would be home for x-mass

[2cutthroatterrorist]

@jasondesselle Aint that a hole in the boat

[jasondesselle]

wat do u mean by that???@2cutthroatterrorist 

[2cutthroatterrorist]

@jasondesselle I mean that its a pain in the butt or a drag you know?

[iKantThankOfAname]

2 people are not coming home for christmas

[nyseamex]

@iKantThankOfAname at first it was one person..now 2...awww man!!!! CHEERS!!! i'm takin a drink..have one with me!! Merry X-Mas :)

[StuBon]

I See 2 people ARE getting COAL in there Stocking!!!!Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!Great Vid :)

[nyseamex]

@StuBon and a Merry X-mas to you as well :)

[lindaincinci63]

This song is wonderful,I melt inside when hearing it.Sing it for me Charles.

[Fedproman]

This is great, but can you imagine Elvis singing this?

[cajanwitch60]

Not Christmas without hearing this the best soulful version ever. Thanks for the posting. Now I can get into the spirit.

[iKantThankOfAname]

1 person is not coming home for Christmas

[ladybost74]

i can see my momma gettin ready for the christmas parties now

[deezingo]

This was my mom's favorite Christmas song.

[ladybost74]

@deezingo mine too lmbo

[tychaton08]

Merci!

[willtoney1]

I'm a big Eagles fan, but they simply can't compare with Charles Brown on this song. As far as Aaron Neville goes, well I can't stand his voice anyway, but he butchers this song. Charles Brown is the only one for me.

[mastershinto69]

I had put my tree up last weekend, Nov. 13,10. I had to play this song to celebrate the start of the greatest season as I toasted with some hot chocolate. This song is so soulful and not many current Christmas songs can touch Mr Brown's spirit! :)God bless you Charles!!!

[FatTonyCologino]

@mastershinto69 lol too soon

[GumboRon]

Terrencebrannon couldn't have said it any better... I grew up on this kind of music in Southeast Texas during the fifties... and yes, eating my mom's collard greens too. This was always my favorite Christmas song when I was a kid.... especially after breaking up with a girlfriend... boohoo right? I'd usually have to put on Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run" just to get out of my funk.

[CSJ1414]

hell yes! mac and cheese, stuffing, ham, ribs, tato salad. damn i'm hungry as hell!

[laneyw]

WOW My grandmom use to play this and so did everybody in our neighborhood back in the day. WOW brings back many memories.

[buffyslayer30]

great xmas song right here.

[rickkingtrumbullco]

I miss you Charles, and the times we had.

The Blues of Crow

Rick

[dmsday5]

I really love this song it has a very special meaning in my heart....... I was stuck overseas for a year missed christmas with family and My speacial Lady.......Really has a meaning to me MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL GOD FEELING NEW YEAR.

[marksee123]

I've always loved the Eagles cover of this. But this is the first time I heard the original version. I have to admit, It's better!

[torrencebrannon]

No one, I repeat, no one can compete with the "Original" author of this song, Charles Brown! There is a thing called soul, and it has very little to do with vocal acrobatics, or vocal ability; but much to do with life experiences, the blues of life, social/environmental circumstances, etc. If you listen closer, you will resist the temptation to compare anyone to the originator, Charles Brown. Its rather dis-respectful and speaks to the experiences and mistreatment of too many soul singers..

[ornelas56]

ESTA SIM E UMA VERDADEIRA CANÇAO GOSTO MUITO DESTA EPOCA PARABENS.

[lyndie007]

Bon Jovi sings this song i believe the Best!!

[leeleechristmaslover]

EXACTLY 3 months till Christmas!

[pie0my]

I prefer this version to Eagles' version, but I must say Don Henley has a great voice for this kind of song.

[ANGproductionsz]

my favorite xmass song, I listen to this all year long.

[sandramariarocha]

Blue minha vida!!!!!!!!

[KarryUndercover7]

Jesse McCartney has covered this song this song well. You should look it up =]

[TheFalconracer]

after all these years, it's still on top of all Christmas songs followed by 'White Christmas by the real Drifters (Cly mac and big Bill) Thanks for the Post

[wecandomuchbetter]

Check out his last albums/cds before he died. Magnificent!

[inga1200]

I VERY VERY VERY VERY adore this song....

[stuart1648]

My all time favorite christmas song....and Im Jewish! ...lol

[montoftheprojectkidz]

merry christmas to all 2009!

[Ronin2011]

Merry Christmas!

[whiteliberal1]

I have to say the Temptation's version of "Silent Night" is right up here with being the best!

[ge847]

Yes, yes, this is the best Christmas song and has survived so many years.

[jimdogcheese]

the best christmas song

[scooterstrats]

The best Christmas song !

[helloimbill]

Anybody know the names of the band? in particular, who is the guitarist? thanks

[SoulSister66]

Charles Brown is the original.

[1982youandme]

yea baby. OG S.ugar H.oney I.ce T.ea thanx!

[RewindSongsLocker]

bon jovi's version is better.....;)

[jaydeeuu]

@RewindSongsLocker "No Way!"

[birdass32]

classic version, and Im a youngster.

[VenusBlue4u]

I love the Eagles version so much.

[robertirez]

this is it

[spaceangel1961]

i can't have a good christmas without this song playing while cooking or wraping gift's

[preachersdtr1]

@spaceangel1961  AMEN!

[carolynmoon]

@spaceangel1961 ME TOO!!! AH..MEMORIES. :-)

[whittvet]

@spaceangel1961 I agree!

[achanelh]

This is my moms favorite song. I love it too.

[cepen15]

Great song and video 5*****

Thank you for sharing.

[ndeamonk]

I remeber this one! My mama used to sing it beautifully off key.

[abbeyharry1952]

A Lovely Christmas Video

5*****

Thanks for  sharing tustles

Keep Smiling

[basicband]

Love it!!

[EmCandJanC]

Thanks for an excellent upload and thanks to tustles who kindly shared. Merry Christmas. ☺

[346ram]

dear friend thanks for sharing, very nice video...take care & godbless you...stars...malen

[ClarybelC2002]

Amazing song and video thank you for sharing blessings of love and peace********

Claire

[Bflatblues55]

Ohhhh yes. Wonderful recording ... thank you tons for posting it, and I want to thank my friend Tustles for sharing with me!

[bonnie26090]

J Aime beaucoup merci a vous +5*****+Favor.Manuel.

[chris68167]

a big voice fora special song

fantastic song

[CousinSusie]

What a great song this is Sherry & Junior and thanks so much for sharing it with me!

Merry Christmas & A Healthy Happy New Year To You Both!!

[blondiebabs]

oh very very beautiful!!!!!!!

bless you for this gem,,,,,happy christmas to you both ,,,,,love  to yours xxbabsie hugs

[64kismet]

Wundervoller song....thank you:))

[Fr3derick]

So beautiful!!!

Grandma mary

[HeNdOxJeNdo]

brill track xx

[ANNEMARINE65]

FABULOUS song for christmas ! all my stars ! 5*

[daniidee18]

i like this song ..but my fav is the temptations silent night

[billyhollin]

my fav xmas song

[tustles]

Thankyou This is an awesome post Great share we have it on 45. Merry Christmas To You God Bless KTF Love And Peace from Canada Love Tustles & Family xxoo

[HeNdOxJeNdo]

thankuxx lotsof love xx

[AfsAnehAfairytale]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video.

Loving it.

Merry X'mas, Rita

[GLaboss21]

Thanks for the post. This was very enjoyable.

[buskerbuoy]

Great peice of songwriting

[LoneTinaja]

Charles Brown was easily the greatest

songwriter, singer, and musician to ever

come from Texas City, Texas, yet he has

received scant recognition from the city.

Quite a few of the greatest songwriters,

singers and musicians in world history

have been African-Americans from Texas.

And if you visit their hometowns you will

typically find that the communities do very

little to honor them.

[blondiebabs]

fabolous xx

great song merry christmas xx babsie thanks hunni sandi xxx

[Joeybsmooth]

So sad ...

[evegpt]

This is it. This is the version I love. My DH and his band use to do this song every Christmas. It just means Christmas to me, and Blue Christmas by Elvis.

[henleyhasdawned08]

OMG! I can't believe the Eagles re-did this in '78 and I'm just now hearing this!

A good song no matter what!

[donnasw1234]

This the original

[11111sweet]

oh my gosh i didn't no who sang the other version thank u 'aaron neville ' version is great

[2conquer]

this is great, but you might want to try the aaron neville version too. I can't decide which I like better.

[pineappleschool7]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

[dbayouboogie]

On Thanksgiving day I would listen to WTIX in New Orleans and wait to hear this record played. Ah, the many memories. Thanks for putting it on UT

[frostedhead]

How could anyone compare a cover to the original, that's like reinventing nuclear weapons. Fuck Don Henley!

[tkb20]

valbarr50 my mother love this song

. every christmas since i was a little girl. my mother past september /7/07. so it did alot for me hearing it again. thank you so much.

[terrybrinston]

This song has made my day.This song was my mothers favorite.I have been looking for this song for a long time . Now ,wow the great memories we had together playing this song. I want to thank who ever put this gen on you-tube . THANK YOU

[LJBCRT]

A Great Song. I like Don Henley's version with the Eagles, as it's a more musically complete, developed ballad, and Don's voice is more soulful. His intonations are more enjoyable. The refrain in the Eagles version is better as well.

But, this is the origional, and, thank you, Charles, for bringing it to us. Lee

[imaStonesGirl]

Yeah Eagles are amazing vocals!!!! and Don`s voice will make you cry it`s so heart felt and bluesy and soulful!! Love both versions but yeah eagles i like better

[justicejayant]

Correct.

[barrys]

I don't want to knock someone else's preference, but PLEASE tell me you're joking about preferring The Eagles' version over Brown's. This particular version isn't the original, since it is a bit too up tempto. The slower original version is on Youtube, though.

[luvureally]

LJBCRT this is not the original Charles Brown recording. This is a remake of his 1960 original. 1960 version is far superior. I believe this was done in the 80s. no one has ever done a version as soulful as Brown's original 1960 version.

[MetallicBill]

It's a Charles Brown Christmas! haha

Actually, Don Henley heard this on Texas radio growing up and he was really inspired to take it to the Eagles while recording in Miami and missing an LA Christmas!

[mazzeran]

They don't make them like this anymore soulful christmas for real. Merry christmas

[heavymetalrulz123]

Merry X mas. this is great.

[myneecee]

where did you find this all time favorite its great just great!!!!

[kobeakita8]

This one and This Crhistmas by Donnie HAthaway are tied for my favorite.

[Gnuso77]

Won't you tell me you'll never more roam....

[melvalidiasinaga]

Bagus banget!

[VTERRELL]

Now I'm ready to wash my collard greens and bake my sweet potato pies for Christmas. I can smell the Christmas tree NOW! I LOVE IT!

[nyseamex]

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT!!