Bopping Santa, 2005
More on the Cheery House. The little Santa may not bop away with the same vigour that he displayed in previous years. But he can still belt out that catchy tune.
But what is he singing?
Jingle Bell Rock was originally released in 1957 by Bobby Helms, who went on to record several further versions. Before gaining its current renown on the West Hampstead cultural scene, the song was also recorded by Brenda Lee and, more recently, Billy Idol. Further details on Wikipedia.
As a service to Northwest 6 readers, I've tracked down the lyrics so that you can call to mind the words during those annoying moments over the Christmas period when you can't get the tune out of your head. Enjoy.
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell rock
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell rock(Continue ad infinitum)
