Jingle Bell Rock
Bobby Helms
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Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet That's the jingle bell rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bell chime in jingle bell time Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet That's the jingle bell That's the jingle bell That's the jingle bell rock
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Written by: Joseph Beal, James Boothe
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22 facts about this song
Release Date"Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms was first released in 1957, making it over six decades old.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is considered one of the most popular Christmas songs ever released.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe, neither of whom were professional songwriters.
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OriginInterestingly, the song was first recorded by the unheralded Bobby Helms and went on to become a huge hit, despite being his first recording.
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Re-entriesThe song is one of the only songs to consistently re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, every year during the holiday season.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in numerous movies and television shows including Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and Lethal Weapon.
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Cover versionsMany popular artists, including Billy Idol, Hall & Oates, and Rascal Flatts, have covered "Jingle Bell Rock."
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Continual SuccessTo date, "Jingle Bell Rock" has sold millions of copies and continues to be one of the highest-earning Christmas songs each year.
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Notable PerformanceHelms performed the song on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 1, 1957, which helped boost the song popularity.
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VariationsAlthough originally intended as a Christmas song, some artists have adapted the lyrics to make it suitable for other holidays.
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Release Details"Jingle Bell Rock" was released by Bobby Helms in 1957, making it one of the first rock ‘n’ roll Christmas songs.
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Chart PerformanceHelms' classic song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it returns to the charts often around the holiday season.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe, both of whom were public relations professionals rather than professional songwriters.
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Cover VersionsThere are countless cover versions of "Jingle Bell Rock", it was covered by artists such as Hall & Oates, Randy Travis, and even the cast of the popular children's show, Sesame Street.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in numerous films, such as "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "Jingle All The Way," and Mean Girls," cementing its place in pop culture.
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Record Sales"Jingle Bell Rock” has sold over 1 million digital downloads marked by the RIAA.
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Unique ApproachThe song is unique because it combined rock 'n' roll music with Christmas lyrics, which was quite daring for its time.
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Recorded under Decca RecordsThe song was recorded under Decca Records, one of the biggest record labels of the time, known for producing hits for artists like Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.
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Chart ResurgenceInterestingly, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 charts again in December 2019, over 60 years after its initial release.
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Bobby Helms' StatusDespite having other minor hits, Bobby Helms is mostly known as a one-hit-wonder due to the overwhelming success of "Jingle Bell Rock."
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Song LyricsInterestingly, the title and the lyrics 'Jingle Bell Rock' don't actually make sense together, as bells can't physically 'rock'. However, the phrase was likely used to reflect the merging of the Christmas and Rock 'n' Roll genres in the song.
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Over 60 Years of AirplayThe song has been played consistently during the festive season for over six decades, making it one of the most enduring holiday songs of all time.
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