A new song by a Los Angeles-based trio called Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers began showing up in record bins 70 years ago this month, just in time for the holidays: But this being America, a ...

49. Warmest thoughts and best wishes to our cherished family. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 50. Sending you happy holiday wishes from over the mountains. We can’t wait to visit next summer!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is already more melancholy than most classic Christmas songs, but its earlier version was a downright downer.