The Little Drummer Boy
Harry Simeone Chorale
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Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum When we come Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum on my drum? Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum Me and my drum
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Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti
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10 facts about this song
Song's Background"The Little Drummer Boy" was originally called "Carol of the Drum". The song, composed by Katherine K. Davis, was first recorded by The Trapp Family Singers in 1951.
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Song's Evolution"The Little Drummer Boy" was rearranged by Harry Simeone and rebirthed under its new title in 1958. Simeone changed the song's tempo, added a counter-melody, and retitled it.
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Band's FormationHarry Simeone specifically formed the Harry Simeone Chorale to record "The Little Drummer Boy".
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Song's High DemandThe song was so successful that it sold out in stores during its first release. The record label had to print more to meet the high demand.
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AchievementThe song is deemed a classic, reaching No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1958.
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Songwriter's CreditDespite having significantly rearranged the song, Harry Simeone is often erroneously credited as the song's original writer. Instead, he's listed as a co-writer along with Henry Onorati and the actual originator, Katherine K. Davis.
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Song's Concept"The Little Drummer Boy" tells the story of a poor boy who plays his drum as a gift for the newborn Jesus. The lyrics show that you don't need money to give a meaningful gift.
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LegacyThe song has been covered by a diverse range of artists, including Bing Crosby, Johnny Cash, Mariah Carey, and even the comedic actor Will Ferrell.
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Adaptation"The Little Drummer Boy" was even turned into a popular animated TV special in 1968.
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TriviaThe version of "The Little Drummer Boy" by Harry Simeone Chorale is often the one played in shopping malls and department stores during the Christmas season.
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