Behind The Christmas Hits with Drew Savage

Nov 19 2024 64 ep. 5 mins 589

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You probably know every word to your favourite Christmas Songs, but what about where they came from? Join Drew Savage every week for a new story behind the song as he goes Behind The Christmas Hits!

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'Sleigh Ride' - Things You Didn't Know!

Nov 19 2024 6 mins

Johnny Mathis says its his favourite Holiday song to sing! It's time to learn the story behind the Christmas hit 'Sleigh Ride'.

'Silent Night' - Things You Didn't Know!

Nov 19 2024 9 mins

If it wasn't for a broken organ in an Austrian Church, we never would have heard what would become the most recorded Christmas hit ever. This is the story of 'Silent Night'.

'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' - Things You Didn't Know!

Nov 12 2024 5 mins

A song commissioned for one department store was inspired by an ad for another. This the story behind the Christmas hit 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus'.

Gene Autry's 'Here Comes Santa Claus' - Things You Didn't Know!

Nov 12 2024 5 mins

A case of mistaken identity led to the very first Christmas hit recorded by one of the greats. This is the story of 'Here Comes Santa Claus' by Gene Autry.

Brenda Lee Interview! Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree 65 Year Anniversary

Dec 11 2023 9 mins

Brenda Lee is a member of the Rock N Roll, Country Music, and Rockabilly Halls of Fame and has sold over 100 Million records worldwide - and Drew had the immense pleasure of talking to her! Behind The Christmas Hits is Presented by Tylenol Arthritis, fast and long-lasting pain relief. This product may not be right for you. Always read and follow the label.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

Dec 11 2023 4 mins

Who does a young punk-rocker from Orange County want to grow up and be just like? If you're Gwen Stefani, it's Mariah Carey! ... At least for part of the year. This is the story behind Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's Christmas Hit 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas'

Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' 'Once Upon A Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

Dec 04 2023 5 mins

One of the biggest duets of the 80s lead to one of the most successful country Christmas albums ever! This is the story behind Once Upon a Christmas by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton! Behind The Christmas Hits is Presented by Tylenol Arthritis, fast and long-lasting pain relief. This product may not be right for you. Always read and follow the label.

Katy Perry's Cozy Little Christmas - Things You Didn't Know!

Dec 04 2023 3 mins

Christmas can, and probably should be a very simple time... but things always seem to spiral out of control. The feeling of what Christmas could be, and was - at least for one year inspired Katy Perry to write her platinum Christmas hit 'Cozy Little Christmas'. This is the story of Katy Perry's 'Cozy Little Christmas' Join Drew Savage for Behind The Christmas Hits - Season 4 every

Ed Sheeran and Elton John's 'Merry Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

Nov 27 2023 5 mins

How is this even possible? There hasn't been a Christmas song named after the greeting we all share every year at Christmas time!? Well there wasn't! Until Ed Sheeran and Elton John gave us one. This is the story behind the Christmas Hit 'Merry Christmas' Behind The Christmas Hits is Presented by Tylenol Arthritis, fast and long-lasting pain relief. This product may not be right fo

Stevie Wonder's 'Someday at Christmas' - Things You Didn't Know!

Nov 27 2023 4 mins

1966. Stevie Wonder was still so young in his career and his life. He'd just turned 16 in May, and was shedding his 'little' moniker. Stevie hadn't recorded a Christmas Song before - and this one is credited as one of the first Christmas songs with a social and political message; An anti-war song. This is the story behind the Christmas Hit 'Someday at Christmas'. Behind The Christm