“Jingle Bell Rock” is an American Christmas carol recorded by Bobby Helms in October 1957 and released at the end of that same year.

The song was composed by Joseph Carleton Beal (1900-1967) and James Ross Boothe (1917-1976) and since its release has received frequent airplay in the United States during all Christmas seasons, becoming a classic of those dates.

It is considered the first Christmas rock and roll, although its sound may be more related to swing and rockabilly, and the lyrics contain various pop details such as the use of the famous Christmas carol phrase “Jingle Bells” to some brief references to some songs. Popular songs from the 1950s like Bill Halley’s “Rock Around the Clock” and the word “Hop” (when he says “Jingle Hop”), which was widely used in the lyrics of rock and roll songs to make the song more cool. matter in the dance floor.

Personnel:

– Bobby Helms: Vocals & guitar.
– Henry Ade: Steel guitar.
– Hank Garland: Guitar.
– Anita Kerr Singers: Backing vocals.