Popular myths about the classic holiday tune have circulated for decades, obscuring its origins on the minstrel stage.
It was during this time - also the big band era - that Christmas music was starting to go pop, but the jingle bell really began to shine in rock 'n' roll. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "JINGLE BELL ROCK ...
Carpenter’s father was actually a very talented musician. In addition to that hit song under his belt, Howard was the head of Western Kentucky University’s music department, accompanied ...
The Bobby Helms classic “Jingle Bell Rock” is the favorite song in Nevada; “Blue Christmas,” made famous by Elvis Presley and Porky Pig is Tennessee’s favorite Christmas song; ...
The youngest song of the group, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You," was released 30 years ago, while at 67, Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock" is old enough to collect Social Security.
According to the research from Dec. 17, the top five Christmas songs in Florida are: "Jingle Bell Rock""Feliz Navidad""Santa Baby""Silent Night""Last Christmas"The song claiming Florida's top spot ...
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree: Singer Brenda Lee who turned 80 this year released the song 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' in 1958 when she was 14 years old. The song still lingers in the ...