Brenda Lee's Christmas Magic: 65-Year Wait for Number One
Update: 2025-12-24
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Brenda Lees Rockin Around the Christmas Tree topped the Billboard Hot One Hundred chart at 78, after 65 years, setting a record. The song was recorded in summer 1957, with a Christmas-themed studio. Its writer, Johnny Marks, was inspired by a beach in New York. The song gained popularity through a classic holiday movie, becoming a staple. Lee describes it as perfectly crafted, catchy, and effortless, explaining its enduring appeal.
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