"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," recorded in 1958 when Brenda Lee was 13 (she's now about to turn 79), has reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, her first #1 hit since "I Want to Be Wanted" 63 years ago. The first time it charted (in 1960), it peaked at #14. It's recharted and climbed as high as #2 in recent years. The last time Brenda Lee reached the Top 10 with a song that wasn't "Rockin'" was 60 years ago, with "Losing You" in 1963.
In addition to being only the third Christmas single to reach #1 in the 65-year history of the Hot 100, it broke a chart record established by the second ("All I Want for Christmas Is You"), for longest period of time between a song's initial release and its first week at #1. Mariah's immense ego must be a little bit bruised tonight.
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Brenda Lee rewrites the history books
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The song "Coming On Strong" went to # 11 (Hot 100) in late 1966. The song "Johnny One Time" missed the Top 40 in 1969 peaking at # 41. Brenda's version of "The Crying Game" from 1965 ("Thanks A Lot" was the flip 45 single) was way better than Boy George 1992 remake!!
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She's also the oldest artist to chart in Billboard history.
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That's great news about Brenda Lee's accomplishment, especially with all the much lesser music that gets played this season.matt1 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:37 amThe song "Coming On Strong" went to # 11 (Hot 100) in late 1966. The song "Johnny One Time" missed the Top 40 in 1969 peaking at # 41. Brenda's version of "The Crying Game" from 1965 ("Thanks A Lot" was the flip 45 single) was way better than Boy George 1992 remake!!
On a side note, "Coming On Strong" was immortalized in Golden Earring's "Radar Love":
The radio's playin' some forgotten song
Brenda Lee's "Coming On Strong"
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Congratulations to Brenda for getting to the top. I’d like to see some other classic artists get a shot at #1 as well, but it’s still great to see them in the top 40.