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Frosty the Snowman
Who can
resist this holly jolly song about a snowman that comes to life? The
song was written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson. It was
recorded in 1950 by Gene Autry. Many other artists have recorded the
song over the years, including the Jackson Five. You can easily purchase a download of this song online. The song was turned into a
cartoon, which airs every holiday season. The animated feature was
released in December of 1969. |
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Here Comes Santa Claus
This
song was written by Gene Autry, who also is known for recording "Frosty
the Snowman" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". He co-wrote "Here
Comes Santa Claus" with the help of Oakley Haldeman. He was inspired by
children shouting "Here comes Santa Claus" during a parade in which he
rode. You can get a copy of the lyrics and sing along to a recording of
the tune at The North Pole website. |
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Back in 1952, when this song was recorded by Jimmy Boyd, it hit number
one on the music charts. Jimmy Boyd was only thirteen years old, but his
song created quite a stir. The Roman Catholic Church in Boston actually
put a ban on the song, saying it was suggestive. But, Boyd met with the
Archdiocese and the ban was lifted. The song was written by Tommie Connor. |
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Jingle Bells
This commonly sung Christmas melody was originally written for
Thanksgiving, but has become a seasonal favorite that heralds the coming
of December 25th. The song was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857.
The song has changed a bit over the years, but still remains familiar.
It was first recorded in 1898 by the Edison Male Quartette and made
highly popular when Bing
Crosby recorded it again in 1943 with the Crosby sisters. |
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Jingle Bell Rock
Written by
Joe Beal, "Jingle Bell Rock" was performed by Bobby Helms in 1957 and
has never lost its popularity. This song has played on the air every
Christmas since it was first released. It has also been performed by
Bill Haley and the Comets and Brenda
Lee along with many others over the years. The song has been
featured in many movies, including Lethal Weapon with Mel Gibson. |
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Little Drummer Boy
A modern
song that focuses on the true meaning of Christmas. The story is a
heartwarming rendition of a young shepherd boy who has no money or gifts
to bring to the Christ child, but will play his drum as a gift.
Katherine Davis wrote this song in 1941 and called it the "Carol of the
Drum". It is thought to have been inspired by a Czech carol. It was made
into an animated movie in 1968, also titled The Little Drummer Boy. |
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Featured in the movie Home Alone among many others, this song is
a holiday classic that never goes out of style. The song was written by
Johnny Marks. In 1958 it was recorded by the famous Brenda Lee. You will
also hear this song in the made for television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The song has also been recorded by
Alvin and the Chipmunks, LeAnn Rimes, Mercy Me, Miley Cyrus, Toby Keith
and Ali Lohan among others. |
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Kids everywhere love this tale of a reindeer that didn't quite fit in,
but somehow learned that he had special gifts that would save Christmas
for children everywhere. The story of Rudolph was originally penned by
Robert L. May in 1939. Gene Autry was the first to record the story as a
song in 1949. The story has been made into a movie, books and toys. Rudolph has become a famous part of Christmas
folklore. |
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Silent Night
The original song
"Stille Nacht" was written in German and has been translated into many
different languages. The song was first heard in 1818 in the Church of
Saint Nicholas in Austria. Some people believe the organ was broken and
the creators Mohr and Gruber wanted a song that could be sang with a guitar for
accompaniment. Others believe that they simply wanted a new song to
perform for the Christmas season. What the reason, the result is a
simple and beautiful ballad that is just as popular today as it ever
was. |
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White Christmas
Created by
Irving Berlin and made famous by Bing Crosby. It was 1942 when Bing
Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds performed a duet of the song in the movie Holiday Inn. This spurred an Academy Award for the Best Original
Song. During World War II, the words of the song seemed to resonate with
the men overseas and the song spiked in popularity. The list of artists
that have recorded the song since include names such as Rascal Flatts,
Billy Idol, George Strait, The Beach Boys, John Denver, Neil Diamond and
too many others to list. |
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