Forbes

Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ Hits No. 1 – 65 Years After She Recorded It

Brenda Lee performs "Rockin' Around the Christmas" for "Christmas at the Opry" set to air December 7th on NBC. It’s been a bit of a media whirlwind for Brenda Lee in recent weeks, as she marks the 65 ...
Stars and Stripes

Liner Notes: ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ is a No. 1 hit 65 years in the making

Ubiquity in music is a powerful thing. Case in point: Brenda Lee topping Billboard’s Hot 100 in 2024 with a song that was written more than 65 years ago (and one, it should be noted, that she recorded ...