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Christmas 2018: Eric Clapton Records Sonny James Christmas Song

Eric Clapton records "Christmas in My Hometown," the holiday song Sonny James co-wrote and first released in 1954, for his first Christmas album.

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Written by Sonny James and John Skye and first recorded and released by Sonny in 1954, “Christmas In My Hometown” would again be recorded and released by Sonny James and The Southern Gentlemen in 1966 when it was included on his “My Christmas Dream” Capitol Records album.

With tidings of great joy we are thrilled to announce Eric Clapton has recorded and released “Christmas In My Hometown” as part of his first Christmas album on Clapton’s Bushbranch Records/Surfdog Records.

With cover art drawn by EC himself, the album titled “Happy Xmas” is Clapton’s 24th studio album and is unmistakably Clapton from start to finish.  There is no doubt Sonny would be thrilled and blessed with gratitude for Eric’s interest and time in including his song on this great album.

Track Listings
1. White Christmas
2. Away In A Manger (Once In Royal David’s City)
3. For Love On Christmas Day
4. Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday
5. Christmas Tears
6. Home For The Holidays
7. Jingle Bells
8. Christmas In My Hometown
9. It’s Christmas
10. Sentimental Moments
11. Lonesome Christmas
12. Silent Night
13. Merry Christmas Baby
14. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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