Brenda Lee recalls the 'weird' thing about recording 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' at age 13

Producer Owen Bradley decorated the studio with a Christmas tree — and some band members dressed in Santa suits ...
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Brenda Lee, 81, finally shares her story of recording 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' at just 13 years old (exclusive)

When Brenda Lee recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" in 1958, she was just 13 years old-and she never imagined it ...
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‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’

As a songwriter, Johnny Marks had a pretty good career. Although he penned 25 notable songs and is in the Songwriter’s Hall ...
Los Angeles Times

The holiday ear worm that is still ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ 66 years later

NEW YORK — Her memories of recording “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy. She remembers the producer placing decorations around the studio and blasting the air conditioner on a warm ...
PBS

Why is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” a classic?

In the beloved 1990 movie ‘Home Alone,” young Kevin McCallister (portrayed by Macaulay Culkin) is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation. He relishes this newfound freedom until ...