Randy Travis liked this song so much, he released it twice. The first time around, way back in 1985, "On the Other Hand" didn't even see the Top 50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

"Meet me under the mistletoe at midnight Christmas Eve / Your sweet kiss is the first gift I'd like to receive," Travis sings -- a sentiment that qualifies it for the Top 50 Country Christmas Songs.

And Travis' voice was made to sing "O Holy Night," the third track on the album. My only gripe with this song is that it at times seems a bit overproduced.

Randy Travis onstage at a 2023 tribute concert to the singer. He released his first new song since suffering a 2013 stroke. - Credit: David A. Smith/Getty Images ...

Millions of fans are thinking of Randy Travis and repeating calls for prayers following the country music star’s stroke and surgery Wednesday night in a Texas hospital. Here’s a playlist of ...

Travis first recorded the song on a long-forgotten 1983 live album, under the name Randy Ray. The new recording rocketed to No.1, and became one of his most durable songs.