Christmas Song Story: Christmas Canon
Christmas Canon is set to Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major.
Paul O’Neill provided lyrics to Pachelbel’s music.
The song is performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra and a departure from their normal rock arrangements.
The group is accompanied by a children’s choir and was released on the 1998 album The Christmas Attic.
As on 2016, the song ranked 7th among the all-time best selling Christmas digital sales.