A Holly Jolly Christmas
Burl Ives
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Have a holly, jolly Christmas It's the best time of the year I don't know if there'll be snow But have a cup of cheer Have a holly, jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet Oh, ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me Have a holly, jolly Christmas And in case you didn't hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year (Have a holly, jolly Christmas It's the best time of the year) Have a holly, jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet Oh, ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me Have a holly, jolly Christmas And in case you didn't hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas This year
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10 facts about this song
Origin"A Holly Jolly Christmas" was written by Johnny Marks, who is known for his Christmas-themed songs, for Burl Ives.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was originally released in November 1964.
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Association with TV SpecialIt gained prominence when it was featured in the 1964 Rankin/Bass Christmas special, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", in which Burl Ives voiced the narrator, Sam the Snowman.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it was not initially a chart-topping track, it gradually became one of the most popular holiday songs, often charting in Billboard's Holiday 100 every year.
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Genre"A Holly Jolly Christmas" falls under 'Christmas' music genre, combining elements of traditional pop and folk.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered this beloved tune over the years, including Lady Antebellum, Michael Bublé, and Alan Jackson.
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Legacy"A Holly Jolly Christmas" has been included in numerous holiday-themed music compilations, and it is frequently played on radio during the Christmas season.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2020, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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LyricsThe song's lyrics convey a warm, cheerful holiday message with words like "have a cup of cheer" and "someone waits for you, kiss her once for me."
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The Singer Burl IvesBurl Ives, the singer of this song, is an American singer and actor. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his film "The Big Country".
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