ELVIS CHRISTMAS BRUNCH
by eddie on Dec.16, 2009, under E
I recently performed my Elvis Christmas Brunch at “The Pointe” in Port Liberte’, Jersey City. I’ve been doing this particular set since the year 2000.
The festivities opened with the tune Here Comes Santa Claus…followed by that great Elvis classic Blue Christmas and, the up tempo, Santa Bring My Baby Back. Other holiday favorites included: White Christmas, that exciting blues number, Santa Claus Is Back In Town, the poignant, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, Silver Bells, It Won’t Seem Like Christmas and I Hear The Bells. Also, a lot of non- Christmas Elvis tunes in between.
This was a brunch…early for me. I’m a night person and early performances have always put a bit of pressure on me. Singing in the first half of the day requires a little more work on my part. In an effort to loosen my voice, I found myself rehearsing around 8:30 that morning.
It’s one thing to listen to all those Christmas songs on the radio, but much more engaging to perform them. For a number of years now, performing my Elvis Show has been my special way of getting into the holiday spirit. Hopefully I brought some of that Christmas Cheer to the audience too! AND I DIDN’T HAVE TO IMPERSONATE SANTA TO DO IT!!