Sunday, December 14, 2025

Jingle Bells


One of the most commonly sung Christmas songs in the world

Written by American composer, James Lord Pierpont, in 1857

James Lord Pierpont was voted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in recognition of the global impact of "Jingle Bells."

Originally titled "The One Horse Open Sleigh"

Not originally connected to the holiday
Became associated with Christmas in the 1860s & 1870s

Noted by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (1935)
Noted by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1941)

Noted by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters (1943)

Frank Sinatra version - Charts (2013 - 2024)
No. 16 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 60 on UK Singles
No. 25 in Switzerland 
No. 52 in Sweden 
No. 43 in Portugal
No. 84 in the Netherlands
No. 16 in Italy
No. 46 in Ireland
No. 32 in Germany
No. 28 in France
No. 34 in Canada
No. 39 in Belgium
No. 25 in Austria
No. 37 in Australia

Frank Sinatra version - Certifications
Gold in Germany, Italy, & New Zealand
Silver in the UK

Michael Buble and the Puppini Sisters version -
Certified Gold in Denmark, New Zealand, & the UK
Certified Platinum in Italy

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