Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Tony Bennett - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" is a Christmas song penned by Johnny Marks and performed by Brenda Lee in 1958. Despite her young age of 13 at the time, Lee delivered a memorable rendition of the song. Johnny Marks, known for writing holiday classics like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," specifically chose Brenda Lee to sing it. The song's style leans towards rockabilly, featuring a talented ensemble of session musicians, including Hank Garland and Harold Bradley on guitar, Floyd Cramer on piano, Boots Randolph on tenor saxophone, Bob Moore on double bass, and Buddy Harman on drums. Initially released by Decca in 1958 and reissued in 1959, the song didn't gain significant popularity until Brenda Lee became a star in 1960. During that holiday season, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" finally made its mark on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 14. In 1960, American crooner Tony Bennett put his spin on the holiday classic, recording one of the most memorable and beloved versions of the track.