Thanks to technology, musical icon Elvis Presley and country star Martina McBride appear to be sharing a Blue Christmas duet together. The footage of ‘The King’ comes from his 1968 Comeback Special. This version with McBride appears on the album Elvis Presley Christmas Duets. This unique collaboration was made possible through digital wizardry. Martina McBride was seamlessly inserted into vintage footage of Elvis performing “Blue Christmas” from his legendary 1968 NBC Comeback Special. Through meticulous video editing, color correction, and advanced audio engineering, the result is a strikingly realistic performance that gives the illusion that the two artists are performing together in the same space.
Watch a retro-clad Martina find herself next to Elvis in the music video from 2008 below!
Elvis Presley “Blue Christmas” with Martina McBride
“Blue Christmas” was written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson and most famously recorded by Presley in 1957.
Elvis Presley “Blue Christmas” Lyrics
I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you
I’ll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree
Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That’s when those blue memories start calling
You’ll be doin’ all right, with your Christmas of white
But I’ll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas
You’ll be doin’ all right, with your Christmas of white
But I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas
A High-Tech Christmas Miracle
The groundbreaking video was released in 2008, as part of a special reimagined version of Elvis Presley’s Christmas Duets album. The production team utilized cutting-edge techniques to blend McBride’s performance with Elvis’s original footage, making it look as if she had been on set with him in 1968.
McBride’s vocals were recorded to harmonize beautifully with Elvis’s original delivery, staying true to the spirit of the song while adding a fresh country twist. Her presence in the video not only complements the King’s unmistakable voice but also brings a new dimension to the timeless Christmas ballad.
Martina McBride, a powerhouse in country music, was honored to take part in such a unique project. In interviews, she expressed her amazement at the seamless blending of her performance with Presley’s. The video itself became a viral sensation, proving that technology can bridge the gap between musical eras and create collaborations that once seemed impossible.
Fans of both Elvis and McBride marveled at the production, with many calling it a “Christmas miracle” and a dream duet come to life. The project introduced younger audiences to the magic of Elvis Presley while giving longtime fans a fresh take on one of his most iconic holiday songs.
Check out how the video was made with this behind-the-scenes look!
