| "Merry Christmas Baby" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers | |
| A-side | "Lost in the Night" |
| Released | November 1947 |
| Genre | Rhythm and blues |
| Length | 2:42 |
| Label | Exclusive |
| Songwriter(s) | Lou Baxter, Johnny Moore |
"Merry Christmas Baby" is an R&B Christmas standard credited to Lou Baxter and Johnny Moore. In 1947, Johnny Moore's Three Blazers recorded the tune, featuring vocals and piano by Charles Brown. Subsequently, many performers have recorded renditions of the song, including Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Otis Redding, B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, and Melissa Etheridge.