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The opening electric guitar riff followed by the steady beat of jingle bells marks the opening of Bobby Helms’ classic hit “Jingle Bell Rock.” The 1957 track makes reference to other similar-sounding songs, including “Rock Around the Clock” and the original “Jingle Bells.”
Helms’ tune made it to the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016, where it peaked at No. 29. It then peaked at No. 3 in 2020. The song, which has a country swing to it, has been covered by many artists in Nashville throughout the years, including George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton.
Check out the lyrics and stream the song below to get into the jingle bell rock groove.
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rockJingle bells swing and jingle bells ringSnowin’ and blowin’ up bushels of funNow the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rockJingle bells chime in jingle bell timeDancin’ and prancin’ in Jingle Bell SquareIn the frosty air
What a bright time, it’s the right timeTo rock the night awayJingle bell time is a swell timeTo go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feetJingle around the clockMix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feetThat’s the jingle bell rock
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rockJingle bell chime in jingle bell timeDancin’ and prancin’ in Jingle Bell SquareIn the frosty air
What a bright time, it’s the right timeTo rock the night awayJingle bell time is a swell timeTo go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feetJingle around the clockMix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feetThat’s the jingle bellThat’s the jingle bellThat’s the jingle bell rock
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Written by: Joseph Beal, James Boothe
Brenda Lee recorded her hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” in 1958 when she was only 13 years old. The song didn’t gain traction until Lee rose to fame in 1960, allowing the track to peak at the No. 14 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during that holiday season.
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This year, the song returned to the Hot 100, hitting No. 3 on the all-genre chart dated Dec. 10. Notable artists have recorded their own versions of the song, including Cyndi Lauper, LeAnn Rimes, Toby Keith and, this year, Ingrid Michaelson and Pentatonix for their Christmas albums.
The bluesy rock song includes a walking bass line, its famous saxophone solo and, of course, Lee’s raspy yet melodic voice singing the famous lines, “Rockin’ around the Christmas tree/ At the Christmas party hop/ Mistletoe hung where you can see/ Every couple tries to stop.”
Check out the lyrics for this Christmas classic below.
Rockin’ around the Christmas treeAt the Christmas party hopMistletoe hung where you can seeEvery couple tries to stopRockin’ around the Christmas treeLet the Christmas spirit ringLater we’ll have some pumpkin pieAnd we’ll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hearVoices singing, let’s be jollyDeck the halls with boughs of hollyRockin’ around the Christmas treeHave a happy holidayEveryone dancin’ merrilyIn the new old-fashioned way
Oh you will get a sentimental feeling when you hearVoices singing, let’s be jollyDeck the halls with boughs of hollyRockin’ around the Christmas treeHave a happy holidayEveryone dancin’ merrilyIn the new old-fashioned way
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Written by: Johnny Marks
Alanis Morissette released her take on the holiday classic “Little Drummer Boy” on Friday (Dec. 9) via Epiphany Music/Thirty Tigers.
For her rendition of the song made famous by the Harry Simeone Chorale in 1958, the alt-rock icon adds a flurry of floating harmonies, bell-like synths and the requisite snare drum as she rum-pum-pums her way through her cover of the 1951 yuletide tune. “Little baby, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum/ I am a poor girl too, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum/ I have no gift to bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum/ That’s fit to give our king pa-rum-pum-pum-pum/ Ru-pu-pum-pum, ru-pu-pum-pum/ Shall I play for you, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum/ On my drum?”
“I played my best for you. #thedrummerboy #happyholidays #feelingitall #loveyou,” Morissette added on Instagram alongside a look at the single’s cover art, which shows her leaning her head on Mary’s shoulder as the Biblical figure cradles baby Jesus on California street lined with palm trees.
In November, Morissette turned down an invitation to perform at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, citing what she viewed as the industry’s “overarching anti-woman sentiment” and “disrespect of the feminine in all of us,” which she laid out in a no-holds-barred Instagram Story. (The singer was meant to duet on Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” with Olivia Rodrigo, who ended up performing the iconic 1972 kiss-off solo during the ceremony.)
Two months prior, though, Morissette was inducted — by Rodrigo, in fact — into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame along with the likes of David Foster, Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance and francophone legend Daniel Lavoie.
Stream Morissette’s new studio version of “Little Drummer Boy” below.
In 1994, Mariah Carey‘s Merry Christmas, which contains her seasonal chart-topping carol “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” helped revitalize the contemporary pop holiday album. The singer’s effort was not the top selling yuletide-themed project of the year — that title went to Kenny G’s Miracles: The Holiday Album — but its enduring popularity helped set a new standard for the modern Christmas album.
By the turn of the century, recording a holiday album became a rite of passage for almost every burgeoning pop star, with some releasing more than one over the course of their careers. Mariah herself released Merry Christmas II You in 2010, while a cappella group Pentatonix dropped six holiday albums in a decade.
At the same time, seasonal music, secular or otherwise, continues to transcend genre and age. Both Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber were just 17 when they released their first holiday collections, The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection and Under the Mistletoe, respectively. And now that well over a decade has passed since both releases, only time will tell if the two have festive fa-la-la follow-ups up their sleeves.
To celebrate “the most wonderful time of the year,” Billboard decided to take a look back and tally up the 21 best Christmas albums of the 21st century so far. Whether you’re curled up by the fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa, taking a drive through winter wonderland or rocking around the Christmas tree with your friends and family, listen in below.
And check out our top 100 Best Christmas Songs of All Time list here.
Mariah Carey graces The Late Show With Stephen Colbert with her presence on Wednesday night’s (Dec. 7) episode, and in the lead-up to the sit-down, the talk show gave fans a sneak peek at the Queen of Christmas taking Stephen Colbert’s famed “Colbert Questionert.”
The host kicks off the round of questions by asking, “You only get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it?” Mariah’s answer turns out to inadvertently be one of her very own. “Stephen Colbert’s latest hit,” she replied cheekily, to which Colbert informed her, “The last song I sang was ‘All I Want for Christmas’ on this show, last night, actually. … I ended the monologue singing your song last night!”
Of course, the icon wanted to know just how much of her No. 1 hit the host crooned, and he treated her to the song’s iconic intro and part of the chorus. “You skipped a little part of the B section, but that’s all right,” Mariah sang along to the melody as the audience erupted into laughter with her.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” has already begun its now-annual journey up the Hot 100 for this Christmas season. On the chart dated Dec. 10, the 1994 single sits at No. 2, just behind Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero.” It’s peaked at No. 1 three years in a row now, dating back to its first ascension in 2019.
Later this month, Carey is bringing her Christmas spirit to New York City and Toronto for a quartet of Merry Christmas to All! holiday concerts, and will also get her very own primetime holiday special on CBS.
Watch a preview of Mariah’s festive “Colbert Questionert” below.
Christmas is a time for giving. And for boy bands, that usually means putting on their chunkiest sweaters, adhering to all the chestnut-roasting and kissing under the mistletoe cliches and complementing their multi-part harmonies with enough sleigh bells to give Santa Claus tinnitus.
But which pin-ups over the years have delivered the best musical present?
It could be argued that Wham!’s “Last Christmas” – a song so ubiquitous it sparked a survival game based on avoiding it throughout the whole of December – was the progenitor of the trend. But to avoid the debate about whether George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s chart-topping duo could really be described as a boy band, our Christmas list only focuses on the heartthrobs who emerged from the late 1980s onward, when the concept of the all-singing, all-dancing, all-male group truly kicked in.
To narrow things down further, were only rewarding those who came up with something original. That means there’s no place for The Wanted’s take on Bing Crosby’s classic “White Christmas” or The Vamps’ cover of Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.” And to prevent the domination of those who truly committed to the season by recording a full-length holiday album, we’re being Scrooge-like and limiting each boy band to just one track.
So if you’ve grown sick of the yuletide staples that clog up the Hot 100 at the end of every year, here are ten teenybopper-friendly alternatives.
And to check out our list of stone-cold candy cane classics, head here for Billboard’s 100 Best Christmas Songs of All Time.
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Matching pajamas are a holiday tradition for many families, friends, couples and pet lovers. If you happen to fall in one of those categories and have been looking for a pair of PJs to rock this holiday, we’re here to help!
Now that holiday shopping is in full force, stores are busier than usual, which means that customers can expect long lines. For those of you who don’t feel like waiting in line or leaving the house at all, we put together a list of some of the cutest matching pajama sets available online.
Below, find a festive list of matching pajama sets to wear for the holidays.
Old Navy
Old Navy Red Buffalo Plaid Women’s Pajamas Set
$30
We’re kicking things off with the classic red buffalo plaid flannel pajamas from Old Navy’s Jingle Jam Shop. The PJ’s start at $12 in select styles (joggers, shorts, onesies, etc.) and are available in different colors including white tartan, black buffalo plaid, green and blue plaid in adult sizes XS-4X. Old Navy’s Jingle Jam Shops features all kinds of holiday pajamas in festive colors such as buffalo plaid, fair isles, stripes, a Santa pattern, Christmas trees, plus Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve pajama sets. Save 30% off everything with code: Hurry. See more Old Navy pajamas here and here to check out the Family Red Check Onesies at Macy’s.
Amazon
The Children’s Place 2 Piece Family Matching Christmas Holiday Pajamas Sets
$9.18 $11.48 20% OFF
The Children’s Place Family Matching Pajamas are currently on sale at the brand’s Amazon store. Choose from dozens of different colors and designs including the best-selling, Buff Bear pattern featured above. The 100% cotton pajamas feature long sleeves, a rib-knit crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, attached footies with elasticized back ankles and an allover holiday print. Find other options here.
Kohl’s
Jammies for Your Families Feliz Navidad Pajamas
$5-$26 $10-$52 50% off% OFF
Spread a little joy! The Jammies for Your Families Joyful Celebration Collection features fun designs that you can mix and match including a flannel pajama set, two-piece pajama set, striped pajamas, onesies, and the Feliz Navidad set pictured above.
Target
Multi Santa Matching Family Pajamas Collection
$from $7
Here’s comes Santa Clause! The Multi Santa Matching Family Pajamas Collection from Target’s Wondershop features matching Santa print illustrations by Brooklyn artist Alice Butts. Each pajama set includes a long-sleeve sleep shirt and pajama pants showcasing multiple illustrations of Santa’s face.
Target
Hanukkah Lion’s Matching Family Pajamas Set
$from $10
Also at Target’s Wondershop, the Hanukkah Lions Matching Family Pajamas Collection. The pajamas have an allover print of lions engaging in various “traditional Hanukkah activities” according to the product description. These comfy pajamas are made from 100% cotton and are available for adults, kids, and pets. See other Hanukkah pajamas here.
Snoop Dogg and Family for SKIMS
Courtesy of SKIMS
SKIMS Fleece Sleep Set
$98
Snoop Dogg and his family star in the 2022 holiday campaign for Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS line. These flannel pajamas are part of the brand’s seasonal, cozy collection and come in brown, gray plaid and cypress buffalo.
Etsy
Personalized Family Christmas Pajamas
$11 $22 50% off% OFF
Looking for personalized pajamas? Etsy is a great resource! The monogrammed set above is available in classic plaid, black and white, red and black plaid, classic green, charcoal love and desert rose and includes an option for the family dog.
Amazon
The Children’s Place Family Matching Christmas Holiday Sets
$23.98 $29.98 20% OFF
Let it glow! These Christmas light matching pajamas from The Children’s Place are one of the many designs and colors available for the holidays — and they’re on sale at Amazon.
Amazon
SWOMOG Girls Boys Silk Satin Pajamas Set Button-Down PJs
$25.99
Holiday pajamas are usually made from cotton and fleece material, but you can also purchase silk pajamas like the ones pictured above, which come in a dozen solid colors including blue, black, green, white, red and misty rose, in addition to snowflake and other holiday patterns. For other matching silk pajamas at Etsy like these monogrammed pajamas ($29.99) and at major retailers such as Walmart.
She approves! David Beckham was caught singing “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” but got nothing but love from Mariah Carey for his spot-on vocals.
The soccer star’s wife, Victoria Beckham, posted the video on her Instagram page on Thursday (Dec. 1), capturing the soccer star singing along to the Christmas classic under his breath while enjoying a beverage. In the clip, he only realizes she’s recording toward the end of the famous intro line, when he drops an octave and Posh Spice jokes, “You’re struggling with that high note, aren’t you?”
After flashing the camera a grin, Beckham then busts out a gloriously pitch-perfect “you-uuu” just to prove his pop star wife wrong, with the Spice Girl ultimately captioning the moment, “@davidbeckham giving us his best @MariahCarey.”
Of course, the Queen of Christmas watched the video herself and pronounced it “My new fave rendition” in the comments section, adding a sweet “love you guys!” to the Beckhams.
Mariah’s perennial Christmas hit made its now-annual return to the Billboard Hot 100‘s top 10 this week, bounding to No. 5 ahead of fellow holiday tracks such as Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” and Burl Ives’ “A Holly Jolly Christmas.” Meanwhile, the 1994 single also tops the first Holiday 100 of the 2022 Christmas season as well.
While the Elusive Chanteuse readies her upcoming Merry Christmas to All! holiday concerts happening later this month in New York City and Toronto, she’s also partnered with Booking.com for Mariah Carey’s Ultimate Holiday Experience, which will see two lucky fans win a trip to New York to see her in concert, visit her penthouse apartment and more.
Watch Becks nail Mariah’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” below.
Mariah Carey has declared that “it’s time” to enjoy Christmas music, and on the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, we’re discussing 10 new pop holiday hits from 2022 to add to your party playlists.
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We’ve got new songs from previous Pop Shop guests Backstreet Boys, Harry Connick Jr., Pentatonix and Meghan Trainor on the lineup, as well as Santa-approved smashes from Lizzo, Sam Smith, Alicia Keys and Sia. Phoebe Bridgers is back with her annual holiday cover for charity, Blake Shelton covers a Christmas confection by his wife Gwen Stefani, and Lindsay Lohan is channeling her Mean Girls past with a new rendition of “Jingle Bell Rock.”
But which new holiday hit is your favorite? Below, listen to the latest podcast, and also vote for your personal festive fave.
The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard‘s senior director of charts Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been an iconic holiday event for more than 90 years, and in recent memory, it has brought some of music’s shining stars and up-and-coming acts along for the float- and balloon-filled ride.Ahead of the 2022 parade, which features Gloria Estefan, Fitz & the Tantrums, Ziggy Marley, Joss Stone, Jordin Sparks and Betty Who, take a trip down memory lane with some big-name artists who (you may have forgotten) once graced a Thanksgiving float.
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Hilary Duff, 2003
Taking a “retro ride” on a ’50s-themed diner float, then-16-year-old Duff (nearing the end of her Lizzie McGuire days) sang her classic “So Yesterday” in an oh-so-2000s outfit.
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Rihanna, 2005
The eight-time Grammy winner was still a “teen singing sensation” when she appeared in the parade, bringing her Barbados flair to the cold streets of New York City with her breakout single “Pon de Replay.”
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Chris Brown, 2006
Of all the tunes Breezy could’ve performed from his debut self-titled album, he opted for the rather depressing ditty “Say Goodbye.” Despite the odd song choice, also on the bill that year were the Jonas Brothers, Julie Andrews, Hall & Oates and Barry Manilow, so needless to say it was a pretty stellar parade all around.
Miley Cyrus, 2008
Marking her second year in the parade (and still in the pre-twerking era), Cyrus performed her song “I Thought I Lost You” from the Disney animated movie Bolt, fittingly doing so upon the float dedicated to the film.
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Jay Sean, 2009
Bringing one of the most bangin’ hits of 2009 to the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Jay Sean performed “Down” and totally owned it (and the vest he was rocking).
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Kanye West, 2010
Who knows what enticed the Life of Pablo rapper to partake in the Thanksgiving parade festivities when he was already one of the biggest names in the rap game? But he took his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy track “Lost in the World” to the Big Apple Float.
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Carly Rae Jepsen, 2012
While most parade-goers were probably hoping to hear Jepsen’s mega-hit “Call Me Maybe” as she rode on her float, she instead sang her song “This Kiss” — which still provided for plenty of head-bopping.
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Ariana Grande, 2013
Although Grande’s chart-topping album Yours Truly was already out by the time of her parade appearance, she decided to bring some holiday cheer with her version of Wham!‘s “Last Christmas.” Side note: This was seemingly the breakout year for artists who have since reached superstar status, as Grande wasn’t the only now-big name on the roster: Fifth Harmony, Florida Georgia Line and Brett Eldredge were also parade performers in ’13.
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KISS, 2014
A bit of a left-field addition amid pop stars like Meghan Trainor and Broadway performances, KISS brought their classic 1975 hit “Rock and Roll All Nite” the parade aboard a bare-bones float that featured nothing but the rock group and their iconic black-and-silver getups. Nothing says Thanksgiving like face paint and rock and roll.
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Panic! at the Disco, 2015
On the cusp of the release of their career-changing album Death of a Bachelor in January 2016, Panic! at the Disco performed the celebratory DOAB single “Victorious” on a Ninja Turtle float. If only frontman Brendon Urie knew just how “victorious” the next few years would be…
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Gwen Stefani, 2017
In a more unconventional Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance, Gwen Stefani sang on a stage atop the Bryant Park ice-skating rink instead of upon a float going down the streets of New York City. That also meant she got to perform a full song as opposed to 45 seconds of one, which was an early Christmas gift for those Gwen stans who love her version of “White Christmas.”
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Kim Petras, 2021
Just a year before daddy got hot at the body shop, Kim Petras stopped by the family-friendly Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for a G-rated performance of her bubbly pop delight “I Don’t Want It At All” with teen dance troupe Boss Kids backing her up.
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