The success of Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

Season 38 Episode 6

About the Episode

Brenda Lee recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” written by Johnny Marx, when she was 12 years old. The song received a boost thanks to its inclusion in the classic holiday movie "Home Alone." Brenda became the oldest woman to reach #1 on the Top 100 Billboard Charts when “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” charted in 2023.

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Extras

Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

1:00:13
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

52:55
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around (EAD + OC Trailer)

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

3:31
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around (ASL Trailer)

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

2:56
3 classic songs Brenda Lee performed as a teenager

These are 3 of Brenda's Lee most notable performances from Jubilee USA, also known as Ozark Jubilee.

7:16
theRing: I Am A Renegade [Official Music Video]

Official music video for "I Am A Renegade" by theRing, the theme song for "Renegades."

2:26
When Brenda Lee eloped with her husband

Brenda Lee met her husband Ronnie Shacklett at the age of 17 and eloped with him six months later.

2:35
How Brenda Lee's collaboration with producer Owen Bradley changed the course of her career

Owen Bradley, producer at Decca Records, took Brenda Lee under his wing and became a mentor to her.

2:21
Brenda Lee had a fully formed career before even signing a contract

Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a deal.

2:30
Brenda Lee's career started when she was just 8 years old

Brenda Lee began working as a professional singer at just eight years old to support her family.

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