Song
Jingle Bell Rock
by Bobby Helms
Jingle Bell Rock is a 1957 song by Bobby Helms, 2:12 long, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas, Musical Instrument song themes.
Released 1957 Hot 100 peak #2 · 68 weeks Length 2:12
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Rock-and-roll update of Jingle Bells credited to Joe Beal and Jim Boothe, recorded by country singer Bobby Helms in October 1957 and released by Decca that November, with Hank Garland on guitar and the Anita Kerr Singers backing. It has had heavy airplay every Christmas season since and is Helms's signature song.
Performance tips
- Keep it smooth and swinging; Helms sings it easy, not shouted.
- Lock in with the guitar groove and stay right on the beat.
- Get the room bouncing and singing the title hook back to you.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Jingle Bell Rock" karaoke