See & Hear the Music:
Easy Christmas Cheer: Volume 1
The following ten songs are included in Easy Christmas Cheer: Volume 1. These are all available as separate singles, but you get the most value by purchasing the whole collection. All of these arrangements are appropriate for intermediates and up!
- Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
- Home for the Holidays
- Mister Santa
- Please Come Home for Christmas
- The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
- The Most Wonderful Day of the Year
- We Need a Little Christmas
- You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
- The Holiday Season
- Santa Baby
🎹 Featured Favorite: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” (Brenda Lee)
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“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is a popular Christmas song performed by American singer Brenda Lee. Released in 1958, the song has become a classic holiday tune known for its upbeat and festive vibe. The song was written by Johnny Marks, who also penned other popular Christmas songs like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Holly Jolly Christmas.”
The song’s lyrics celebrate the joy and excitement of the Christmas season, inviting listeners to gather around the Christmas tree and enjoy the festive atmosphere. With its catchy melody and energetic rhythm, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has remained a holiday favorite, played on radio stations, in stores, and at holiday gatherings. Brenda Lee’s youthful and vibrant voice adds to the song’s charm, making it a timeless addition to Christmas playlists and a symbol of the holiday spirit. Over the years, the song has been covered by various artists and has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials, solidifying its place in popular culture as a quintessential Christmas anthem.
🎹 Featured Favorite: “Santa Baby” (Eartha Kitt)
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“Santa Baby” is a popular Christmas song performed by American singer and actress Eartha Kitt. The song was originally released in 1953 and has since become one of the most recognizable and iconic Christmas songs. Written by Joan Javits and Philip Springer, with lyrics by Tony Springer, the song is a playful and flirtatious tune that presents a humorous and somewhat tongue-in-cheek list of extravagant gifts the singer desires from Santa Claus.
In the song, Eartha Kitt adopts a seductive and sultry tone as she addresses Santa Claus, asking for luxurious presents such as a sable coat, a convertible, a yacht, and other opulent items. The lyrics use a mix of humor and innuendo to convey the singer’s playful materialistic wishes, and Kitt’s performance adds to the song’s alluring and mischievous appeal. “Santa Baby” has been covered by various artists over the years and has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials. Its catchy melody and witty lyrics have made it a staple of holiday playlists and a classic representation of a modern, sassy take on Christmas music.
🎹 Featured Favorite: “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”
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“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is a song from the animated television special “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The song was written by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) and composed by Albert Hague. It was first featured in the 1966 animated adaptation of the famous Dr. Seuss book.
The song is performed by Thurl Ravenscroft, a voice actor best known for providing the voice of Tony the Tiger in Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes commercials. “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is a playful and humorous character song that describes the Grinch’s negative qualities in a whimsical and entertaining way. The lyrics playfully list various unflattering descriptions of the Grinch, highlighting his mean-spirited and mischievous nature, while the upbeat and jazzy musical arrangement adds to the song’s charm. The song has become an iconic part of the holiday season and is often associated with the character of the Grinch and the spirit of Christmas.
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