Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Record #0212: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree / Papa Nöel – BRENDA LEE




Decca 30776 (re-issue) USA, 1960
Words & Music by:  Side A – Johnny Marks; Side B – Ray Botkin
Musicians:
Brenda Lee (lead vocals), Hank Garland (guitar), Harold Bradley (el. bass), Bob Moore (bass), Floyd Cramer (piano), Boots Randolph (sax), Doug Kirkham (drums), The Anita Kerr Singers (chorus)
Recording sessions: Owen Bradley Studio, Nashville, TN, Oct. 19, 1958
Highest chart positions:  US #14, UK #6

This is a re-issue of the 1958 original. Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded this with the Nashville A-Team.

List price:  Very Good + is $7.50, Near Mint is $15

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