Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Brenda Lee
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Rockin' around the Christmas tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop Rockin' around the Christmas tree Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we'll have some pumpkin pie And we'll do some caroling You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Voices singing, let's be jolly Deck the halls with boughs of holly Rockin' around the Christmas tree Have a happy holiday Everyone dancin' merrily In the new old-fashioned way Oh you will get a sentimental feeling when you hear Voices singing, let's be jolly Deck the halls with boughs of holly Rockin' around the Christmas tree Have a happy holiday Everyone dancin' merrily In the new old-fashioned way
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14 facts about this song
Record Release"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was released by Brenda Lee in 1958 when she was just 13 years old.
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SalesDespite it not being an immediate hit, the festive song later became a classic, with over 25 million copies sold, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
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Written byThe song was written by Johnny Marks, who also penned other holiday classics like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Holly Jolly Christmas".
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Billboard Charts"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" did not hit the Billboard charts until the year 1960, two years after its original release.
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Record LabelThe song was released through Decca Records, a label known for working with many notable artists.
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Re-emergenceThe song regained popularity when it was featured in a scene from the iconic holiday film "Home Alone" in 1990.
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Session MusiciansLegendary guitarist Hank Garland played on the original recording of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree".
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Annual Chart AppearanceThe song regularly re-enters the Billboard charts every festive period, demonstrating its longevity and popularity.
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Distinctive SoundBrenda Lee's mature-sounding voice on the record is notably impressive given that she was only 13 when she recorded the song.
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Multiple RecordingsThe song has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, but Brenda Lee's version remains the most popular.
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Decades of SuccessAs of 2021, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" has charted in the top 10 of Billboard's Holiday 100 chart for over a decade.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2021, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, acknowledging its qualitative and historical significance.
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Streaming SuccessIn 2019 Forbes reported that Brenda Lee’s recording of “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” was the second most streamed song in the United States during Christmas week.
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PaycheckDespite the song’s success, Brenda Lee was reportedly only paid $20 for the recording session.
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