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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