Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

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Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
vocals:
Brenda Lee (1960s American singer) (in 1958)
recording of:
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell and St. Nicholas Music
Brenda Lee2:26
2Run Rudolph Run
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-11-19)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-11-19)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1958-11-19)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-11-19)
recording of:
Run Rudolph Run (on 1958-11-19)
writer:
Marvin Brodie (songwriter, known for "Run Rudolph Run") and Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Chappell Music Ltd. and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (in 1958)
Chuck Berry42:45
3Jingle Jangle
recording of:
Jingle Jangle
lyricist and composer:
Curtis Williams (1950s doo-wop singer, member of The Penguins)
publisher:
APRS (American Performing Rights Society, Inc.(BMI)) and Peermusic (UK) Limited
The Penguins2:23
4A Rootin’ Tootin’ Santa Claus
recording of:
A Rootin’ Tootin’ Santa Claus
writer:
Oakley Haldeman and Peter Tinturin
publisher:
Dorsey Brothers Music
Tennessee Ernie Ford1:51
5Christmas Questions
recording of:
Christmas Questions
lyricist and composer:
Louis Innis
Charles Brown2:37
6Reindeer Rock
conductor:
Charles “Bud” Dant
arranger:
Charles “Bud” Dant
The Sportsmen2:08
7Dear Santa
producer:
Dave Axelrod (baroque pop composer)
recording of:
Dear Santa
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Fayne
Judy Brown2:04
8I Want My Baby for Christmas
solo saxophone:
Maxwell Davis (1940s tenor sax and arranger "The Father of West Coast R&B")
recording of:
I Want My Baby for Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Joseph Liggins
Jimmy Liggins2:41
9Rockin’ Santa Claus
recording of:
Rockin’ Santa Claus
lyricist and composer:
Clyde Wallace
The Moods2:06
10Merry Twist-mas
recording of:
Merry Twist-mas
writer:
Wally Hall (songwriter), Charles Singleton (composer/lyricist) and Mack Wolfson
The Marcels2:06
11Dig That Crazy Santa Claus
recording of:
Dig That Crazy Santa Claus
writer:
Albert Johnston, Leon René and Rafael Rene
Oscar McLollie2:33
12Jingle Bell Rock
guest background vocals:
Anita Kerr Singers (Mixed vocal group)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 30)
recording of:
Jingle Bell Rock (in 1957-10)
writer:
Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
publisher:
Anne Rachel Music Corp, Carlin and Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
Bobby Helms4.52:10
13Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
recording of:
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
lyricist and composer:
Leon René
Mabel Scott2:18
14Papa Noel
recording of:
Papa Noel
lyricist and composer:
Roy Botkin
Brenda Lee2:28
15Twistin’ Bells
recording of:
Twistin’ Bells
writer:
Ann Farina, Johnny Farina and Santo Farina
Santo & Johnny2:20
16(Have a) Merry Christmas
The Quotations51:57
17Rock and Roly-Poly Santa Claus
recording of:
Rock ’n’ Roll-y Poly Santa Claus
lyricist:
Robert Arthur (easy listening 1950s-60s songwriter)
composer:
Robert Allen (US songwriter/arranger/pianist)
Lillian Briggs2:36
18I Wanna Spend Christmas With Elvis
recording of:
I Want to Spend Christmas With Elvis
writer:
Bobby Darin and Don Kirshner
Marlene Paul2:14
19Hey Santa Claus
recording of:
Hey Santa Claus
writer:
Harvey Fuqua
The Moonglows2:25
20It’s Christmas
cover recording of:
It’s Christmas
writer:
Inez James and Buddy Pepper
Jimmy Wakely2:05
▼ CD 2
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1Frosty the Snowman
cover recording of:
Frosty the Snow Man
writer:
Steve Nelson (US songwriter who co-wrote “Frosty the Snowman”) and Walter E. Rollins
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09), Chappell & Co. (in 1950) and Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (on 1950-06-02)
The Coasters2:29
2Santa Claus Is Coming
Hank Ballard and the Midniters2:48
3Sleigh Bell Rock
recording of:
Sleigh Bell Rock
lyricist and composer:
Harold Schneider
Chuck Blevins2:02
4Rock ’n’ Roll Santa
cover recording of:
Rock and Roll Santa
lyricist and composer:
Joey Farr
Jimmy Soul2:13
5White Christmas
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04) and Andrew Trasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04), Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Trasher (on 1954-02-04)
recorded at:
Fulton Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
cover recording of:
White Christmas (vocal quartet arrangement, made popular by The Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (from 1938 until 1940)
arrangement of:
White Christmas
quotes lyrics from:
Jingle Bells
The Drifters52:40
6Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
performer:
The Cadillacs (US doo-wop group from Harlem, New York)
recording of:
Rudolph, the Red‐Nosed Reindeer
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., St. Nicholas Music Publishing Co. (on 1949-05-09) and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (from 1950 to present)
The Cadillacs2:21
7Mr Santa’s Boogie
recording of:
Mr. Santa’s Boogie
lyricist and composer:
Lee Magid
The Marshall Brothers2:35
8A Year Ago This Christmas
recording of:
A Year Ago This Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Bill Haley
Bill Haley2:33
9Can This Be Christmas?
recording of:
Can This Be Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Willie Schofield
The Falcons2:56
10Shake Hands With Santa Claus
recording of:
Shake Hands With Santa Claus
lyricist:
Bob Hilliard
composer:
Milton DeLugg
Louis Prima2:28
11Rockin’ Robin
recording of:
Rockin’ Robin
lyricist and composer:
Jimmie Thomas
publisher:
Recordo Music Pub.
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Bobby Day2:35
12Rock Around the Christmas Tree
recording of:
Rock Around the Christmas Tree
lyricist and composer:
Richard Goodman
Big Bud2:32
13Mama’s Twistin’ With Santa Claus
recording of:
Momma’s Twistin’ With Santa Claus
lyricist and composer:
Mark Anthony (saw mother twistin’ with Santa Claus)
Mark Anthony2:13
14I’m Gonna Lasso Santa Claus
recording of:
I’m Gonna Lasso Santa Claus
writer:
Frankie Adams and Wilbur Jones
Brenda Lee42:18
15The Merry Christmas Polka
cover recording of:
The Merry Christmas Polka (Willie Phelps song)
lyricist and composer:
Willie Phelps
Jim Reeves2:20
16They Shined Up Rudolph’s Nose
recording of:
They Shined Up Rudolph’s Nose
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
Johnny Horton2:11
17Santa Claus Rock and Roll
recording of:
Santa Claus Rock and Roll
writer:
Seseen Francis and Elmer Willett
Kathy and Jimmy Zee2:13
18I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter
recording of:
I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter
writer:
Mark Barkan and Hank Hunter
publisher:
Embassy Music Corporation, EMI Longitude Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Virgin Songs, Inc., Mount Pocono Music and Windswept Pacific Entertainment Co.
Connie Francis2:25
19I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
cover recording of:
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
lyricist and composer:
Tommie Connor (English songwriter)
publisher:
Blue Ribbon Music Ltd., Herman Music, Inc., Jewel Music Publishing Co., Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Regent Music (BMI)
Bobby Sherman2:20
20Christmas Date Boogie
recording of:
Christmas Date Boogie
lyricist and composer:
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner2:39
▼ CD 3
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1Here Comes Santa Claus
cover recording of:
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
lyricist and composer:
Gene Autry (“The Singing Cowboy”), Oakley Haldeman and Harriett Melka
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co., Remick Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp. and Gene Autry Music Publishing, Inc. (on 1947-11-20)
Bobby Helms2:11
2Let’s Make Christmas Merry Baby
recording of:
Let’s Make Christmas Merry, Baby
writer:
Frank Haywood (blues vocalist and songwriter) and Monroe Tucker
Amos Milburn2:55
3(Everybody’s Waiting for) The Man With the Bag
producer:
Frank De Vol
lead vocals:
Kay Starr
recording of:
(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man With the Bag (on 1950-10-11)
writer:
Dudley Brooks, Hal Stanley and Irving Taylor
publisher:
Morley Music Corp.
Kay Starr2:43
4Baby Sittin’ Santa
recording of:
Baby Sittin’ Boogie (Baby Sittin’ Santa)
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Parker (50s US jazz singer/songwriter/author)
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd.
Barry Richard2:04
5A Five Pound Box of Money
recording of:
A Five Pound Box of Money
writer:
Pearl Bailey and Jack Barker (songwriter)
Pearl Bailey2:37
6Run Rudolf Run
recording of:
Run Rudolph Run
writer:
Marvin Brodie (songwriter, known for "Run Rudolph Run") and Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Chappell Music Ltd. and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (in 1958)
The Outlaws2:31
7Santa Claus Baby
recording of:
Santa Claus Baby
writer:
John Dolphin and William York
The Voices2:30
8The Merriest
conductor:
Pete Rugolo
recording of:
The Merriest (on 1961-01-23)
lyricist:
Connie Pearce
composer:
Arnold Miller
June Christie2:09
9Captain Santa Claus
recording of:
Captain Santa Claus (And His Reindeer Space Patrol)
writer:
Arthur Altman and Don Reid (American big band leader, singer and songwriter)
Bobby Helms2:31
10Christmas (Comes but Once a Year)
Amos Milburn2:26
11Christy Christmas
recording of:
Christy Christmas
lyricist:
Marty Symes (lyricist)
composer:
Tony Starr (songwriter)
Brenda Lee2:23
12I Like a Sleigh Ride (Jingle Bells)
recording of:
Jingle Bells (on 1960-06-15)
lyricist and composer:
James Lord Pierpont (in 1850)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Peggy Lee2:03
13Little Jack Frost Get Lost
recording of:
Little Jack Frost Get Lost
lyricist:
Al Stillman
composer:
Seger Ellis
publisher:
Adaken Music Holding LLC
Dick Haymes1:22
14Merry Christmas
The Cameos1:56
15Mambo Santa Mambo
recording of:
Mambo Santa Mambo
writer:
Alton Hollowell, Gerald Hollowell, Ulysses Hollowell, Jack Thomas and George Wade (The Enchanters)
The Enchanters2:41
16Rock and Roll Christmas
recording of:
Rock and Roll Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Cordell Jackson
Cordell Jackson2:50
17Rock ’n’ Roll Santa
recording of:
Rock and Roll Santa
lyricist and composer:
Joey Farr
Little Joey Farr1:39
18Must Be Santa
recording of:
Must Be Santa
writer:
William A. Fredricks and Hal Moore
publisher:
Intuitive Music, Woodwyn Music Co. and Hollis Music, Inc. (from 1960 to present)
Tommy Steele2:26
19Lonely Pup (in a Christmas Shop)
recording of:
Lonely Pup (In a Christmas Shop)
lyricist and composer:
Arthur Alexander (country soul singer)
Adam Faith1:48
20Zat You Santa Claus?
vocals:
Louis Armstrong
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Verve Music Group (now known as Verve Label Group; not for release label use!) (in 1963)
recording of:
Zat You, Santa Claus? (on 1953-10-22)
composer:
Jack Fox
publisher:
Broude Brothers Limited
Louis Armstrong2:49

Credits

Release

manufactured in:the EU
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Demon Music Group Ltd. (for release labels, use "Demon Music Group"; subsidiary of BBC Studios Distribution) (in 2012)
licensed from:Product Exchange Ltd.
marketed by:Demon Music Group Ltd. (for release labels, use "Demon Music Group"; subsidiary of BBC Studios Distribution)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/8182213 [info]
ASIN:UK: B00ADKB5TW [info]