List of artists who have recorded "Jingle Bells" facts for kids
"Jingle Bells" is one of the most recorded songs of all time! Lots of famous singers and groups have recorded their own versions of this classic tune. It's a song that brings joy to many people, especially during the holiday season.
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Who Sang It? Famous Artists and Their Versions
"Jingle Bells" has been sung by a huge number of artists from all kinds of music styles. From pop stars to jazz legends, and even cartoon characters, everyone loves to sing this catchy song!
Early Recordings and Jazz Versions
Some of the earliest recordings of "Jingle Bells" were made way back in the late 1800s and early 1900s. For example, the Edison cylinder recorded a version in 1898 by the Edison Male Quartette.
Jazz musicians also loved to put their spin on the song. Benny Goodman and His Orchestra recorded it in 1935, and Duke Ellington and His Orchestra released their "Jingle Bell Jazz" album in 1962. Later, artists like Michael Bublé and The Puppini Sisters gave it a cool jazz sound in 2011.
Pop and Rock Stars
Many pop and rock artists have recorded "Jingle Bells" over the years. The Beatles even included it on a fan Christmas record in 1964! Other famous names include Frank Sinatra (1957), Dean Martin (1966), and Barbra Streisand (1967).
More recently, artists like Gwen Stefani (2017) and Meghan Trainor have recorded their own versions. Even the band Pentatonix, known for their amazing a cappella singing, included it on their 2018 album Christmas Is Here!.
Fun and Unique Versions
Some artists have made really unique versions of "Jingle Bells." For instance, Crazy Frog released a dance single in 2005 that reached number 5 in the UK! The Singing Dogs even had a version in 1955 where dogs "sang" the tune.
Cartoon characters and kids' groups have also joined in the fun. Barney and the Backyard Gang sang it in their 1990 video Waiting for Santa, and The Chipmunks included it on their 1962 Christmas album. Even Dora the Explorer sang a special version for Dora's Christmas in 2009.
