{"id":2118290,"date":"2023-12-07T01:34:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brenda-lee-has-tearful-reaction-to-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-hitting-no-1\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T01:37:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:37:49","slug":"brenda-lee-has-tearful-reaction-to-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-hitting-no-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brenda-lee-has-tearful-reaction-to-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-hitting-no-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Brenda Lee gets emotional as &#8216;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8217; tops charts"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrenda-lee-has-tearful-reaction-to-rockin-around-the-christmas-tree-hitting-no-1%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2118290&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Singer Brenda Lee Gets Emotional as Classic Christmas Song Tops Billboard Charts<\/h2>\n<p>Singer Brenda Lee, 78, was overcome with emotion upon hearing the news that her timeless \u200dChristmas song, &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree,&#8221; had reached the \u2064top of the Billboard charts for the first time in 65 years\u2063 since its release.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; is now the third holiday song in history to claim the \u2064number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, joining Mariah Carey&#8217;s &#8220;All I Want for Christmas Is You&#8221;\u200c and &#8220;The Chipmunk Song&#8221; by The Chipmunks with David Seville, according to Good Morning America.<\/p>\n<p>Written by Johnny Marks and released in 1958, &#8220;Rockin&#8217;\u200b Around the Christmas\u2064 Tree&#8221; initially reached number 14 \u2062on the Billboard\u2064 100 in 1960. \u200dDespite appearing on the charts in 2019 and 2022, it couldn&#8217;t surpass the\u200d number two position.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The singer was only\u200b 13 when she recorded the song, which has sold more \u2064than 25 million \u2064copies worldwide and ranks as the 4th most downloaded Christmas single.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Lee has now become \u200dthe \u200boldest recording artist to have a number one\u2063 Billboard song, surpassing Cher, who achieved the feat at 52 with her hit single &#8220;Believe&#8221; in \u20621999.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; holds the record for the longest gap between a \u2063song&#8217;s \u200brelease and reaching \u2064the number one position,\u200d breaking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bloomberg-biden-sets-new-record-taking-dark-money-donations\/\" title=\"Bloomberg: Biden sets new record taking dark money donations\">previous record set<\/a> \u200bby Carey&#8217;s \u200c&#8221;All\u2063 I Want for\u200c Christmas Is You.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lee&#8217;s recent release of a music video for &#8220;Rockin&#8217; \u200cAround\u2062 the Christmas\u200c Tree&#8221; has contributed to its rise on the charts. The song has also been prominently featured in \u200bmovies and television, including the beloved 1990 comedy &#8220;Home Alone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In a 2019 interview, Lee expressed her surprise and gratitude for the song&#8217;s enduring\u200b popularity, stating,\u200c &#8220;It has been a wonderful\u2064 gift.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the significance of &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; reaching \u200dthe top\u200b of the \u200cBillboard \u2062charts once again?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D the\u2063 Christmas \u2062Tree,&#8221;\u2064 had topped the\u2062 Billboard charts once again.\u2064 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-harwell-dead-smash-mouth-frontman-dies-at-56-from-liver-failure\/\" title=\"Steve Harwell, the lead singer of Smash Mouth, has passed away at the age of 56 due to liver failure.\">iconic \u2063song<\/a>, released in 1958, has become a\u200c staple of the holiday season and \u2064continues\u2064 to resonate with audiences \u2064of \u200dall ages.<\/p>\n<p>Lee, who was just 13 years old when she \u2064recorded\u200d the song, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming response it has received year\u2062 after year. &#8220;I am truly humbled by \u200bthe\u200b continued popularity of &#8216;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree,'&#8221;\u200c she said. &#8220;To see \u2062it \u200creach the top of the charts once \u200dagain is a dream come true.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d singer was \u2063filled with nostalgia as she reminisced about the \u2063recording process and \u2064the success that followed.\u200b &#8220;I never \u2062could have imagined that\u200c a simple Christmas song would have such a lasting impact,&#8221; she said. &#8220;It&#8217;s a reminder of\u2063 the \u2063innocence and\u200b joy of the holiday \u200dseason.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With its catchy melody and \u2063upbeat rhythm, \u200b&#8221;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; \u200bhas become synonymous with festive celebrations worldwide. Its inclusion in \u200ccountless holiday playlists\u2064 and movies has\u200d cemented its \u200dstatus as a quintessential Christmas\u2064 anthem.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d song&#8217;s resurgence\u2064 on the Billboard charts\u2064 is a testament to its enduring appeal. Coming in at number one, it demonstrates the love and appreciation\u200d that audiences continue to have\u200c for this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lost-soviet-union-lord-of-the-rings-movie-discovered\/\" title=\"Lost Soviet Union \u2018Lord Of The Rings\u2019 Movie Discovered\">timeless classic<\/a>. Even\u2063 after\u2062 more \u200dthan \u2062six decades since its release, people still find comfort and\u2063 joy in its familiar refrain.<\/p>\n<p>Lee&#8217;s emotional reaction to the song&#8217;s\u2062 success highlights the emotional connection that artists can have with\u200d their\u200d work. For \u2062her,\u200c this \u200bsong\u2063 represents a significant achievement in \u2063her career, \u2063as well as\u200b a symbol of \u200dthe joy \u2062she has \u200cbrought to audiences \u2062around the world.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; \u200dserves as a reminder\u2064 of the power of\u2063 music to evoke emotions and\u2062 capture the spirit of a season. Its ability to transcend\u2063 time and \u2064resonate with multiple \u200bgenerations \u200cis a\u200d testament to\u2063 Brenda Lee&#8217;s talent \u200bas\u2064 a\u200d singer and the songwriters&#8217; skill \u200cin creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-christmas-story-sequel-will-drop-this-year-heres-when-to-expect-it\/\" title=\"\u2018A Christmas Story\u2019 Sequel Will Drop This Year. Here\u2019s When To Expect It\">holiday classic<\/a>\u200d that stands the \u2064test of\u200b time.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lives-matter-demands-holiday-boycott-of-white-companies\/\" title=\"Black Lives Matter Demands Holiday Boycott of 'White Companies'\">holiday season approaches<\/a>, \u200d&#8221;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; will\u2062 likely continue to be a staple in \u200dfestivities\u200c and gatherings. Its infectious energy\u2064 and\u200b cheerful lyrics \u2064have the power to bring people\u200d together and spread\u200d holiday cheer.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Brenda Lee&#8217;s emotional response\u200b to her iconic \u200cChristmas song \u200bmaking a comeback on the Billboard charts stands as a testimony \u200cto the enduring power of music and its ability \u200cto connect \u200dpeople across\u200b generations. \u2062&#8221;Rockin&#8217; \u2063Around the Christmas Tree&#8221; is a timeless classic that will continue to fill hearts with joy and evoke cherished memories \u2064for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brenda Lee, 78, was moved as her timeless Christmas hit, &#8220;Rockin&#8217; Around the Christmas Tree,&#8221; topped the Billboard charts after 65 years. 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