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You’ll get a sentimental feeling once you hear this basic tune is bringing overdue acknowledgement to a beloved artist.
Sixty 5 years after it first launched, “Rockin’ Across the Christmas Tree” has topped the Billboard Sizzling 100 for the primary time. That makes the hit tune’s unique performer, Brenda Lee, now 78, one of many oldest artists to ever prime the chart.
Lee was simply 13 when she recorded the tune and it debuted to modest acclaim in 1958.
Since then, the tune has turn out to be a mainstay for the season and is Lee’s signature hit.
“I’m glad for everyone right here that’s labored so laborious to make this occur as a result of in right this moment’s world, every part strikes so quick and livid,” Lee told Billboard. “However I’m telling you this: My label has come to bat.”
In honor of the tune’s anniversary, Lee filmed a brand new music video with visitor appearances by nation stars Tanya Tucker and Trisha Yearwood.
In line with the instances, Lee additionally just lately joined TikTok.
“Rockin’ Across the Christmas Tree” first hit the charts coming in at no. 64 on the Sizzling 100 in 1960. The tune loved a resurgence after being featured within the 1990 vacation movie, “House Alone.”
In accordance with Billboard, Lee’s hit isn’t the one vacation tune rocking out the charts.
Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock,” Wham!’s “Final Christmas” Burl Ives’ “A Holly Jolly Christmas” and Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Fantastic Time of the 12 months” are additionally within the prime 10.