Written in 1970 by José Feliciano
"Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad" or "Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year". It sounds so much cooler en español.
Feliz Navidad is probably José Feliciano's most well known song and for good reason; in 1995 this song was voted as the greatest and most recorded Spanish Christmas song by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Furthermore, this song is so popular that it has been covered numerous times by artists that have no right to tread on José's territory. Un-noteworthy contributors to this club of imposters include; Celine Dion, El Vez, Jon Secada, Fenix TX, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Wiggles, Julliana Hough, David Hasselhoff, and a disgraceful version by Disney girl group The Cheetah Girls.
Needless to say there is only one version of Feliz Navidad that must be heard during the holidays, and that is my #16 favourite Christmas song of all time.
Feliz Navidad.
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