Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree: The Decca Christmas Recordings

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Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree features 18 classic Christmas songs Brenda Lee recorded for Decca Records", including ""Jingle Bell Rock","" ""Santa Claus Is Coming To Down","" ""A Marshmallow World","" ""Silent Night","" and more. The iconic title track is one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time", recorded when Brenda was only 13 years old.

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If Brenda Lee had not recorded "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" in 1958, the holidays would not quite be the same. But for those who think that Lee's Christmas repertoire begins and ends with that beloved tune, they need to put this disc on their wish list. The Decca Christmas Recordings is a charming collection of Lee's holiday work, both known and obscure. And the range is fairly compelling. Moving from the lovably offbeat sentiments of the bayou-influenced "Papa Noel" and the angry child's take on the fat man "I'm Gonna Lasso Santa Claus" to more somber fare such as "Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day," and the peculiar "Strawberry Snow," Lee's unforgettable vocal style leaves a perfect imprint. Her little hiccup-tinged singing voice is a hallmark of the season, making this 18-track set a true gift. --Martin Keller