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A legend weighs in on a Christmas classic

2024/12/15
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Scott Detrow: 本期节目回顾了布兰达·李在她的圣诞歌曲《Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree》获得排行榜冠军后接受采访的片段。这首歌发行多年后才获得冠军，这对于布兰达·李和她的歌迷来说都是一个重要的里程碑。采访中，布兰达·李分享了她对这首歌的成功、与已故词作者约翰尼·马克斯的回忆以及她对音乐事业的热爱。她还谈到了自己年轻时就获得成功，以及如何保持长久的职业生涯。她认为，保持对音乐的热爱，而不是追求名利，是成功的关键。 Brenda Lee: 布兰达·李表达了她对歌曲成功的喜悦之情，并怀念已故的词作者约翰尼·马克斯。她回忆了歌曲的录制过程，以及她对这首歌的持续成功感到惊讶。她还谈到了与玛丽亚·凯莉的圣诞歌曲的比较，以及她对其他音乐人的欣赏。她分享了她早期职业生涯的经历，包括披头士乐队曾为她担任开场乐队，以及她对音乐事业的热爱。她认为，热爱音乐事业，而不是追求名利，是成功的关键。她还推荐了一些她早期比较喜欢的歌曲。 Brenda Lee: 布兰达·李在采访中表达了她对歌曲成功的喜悦之情，并怀念已故的词作者约翰尼·马克斯。她回忆了歌曲的录制过程，以及她对这首歌的持续成功感到惊讶。她还谈到了与玛丽亚·凯莉的圣诞歌曲的比较，以及她对其他音乐人的欣赏。她分享了她早期职业生涯的经历，包括披头士乐队曾为她担任开场乐队，以及她对音乐事业的热爱。她认为，热爱音乐事业，而不是追求名利，是成功的关键。她还推荐了一些她早期比较喜欢的歌曲。

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Why did Brenda Lee's song 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' finally reach number one after so many years?

The song had a resurgence in popularity, leading to its first-ever number one spot on the charts in the past year.

How old was Brenda Lee when she recorded 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'?

She was 13 years old when she recorded the song.

What was the recording environment like for 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'?

The producer, Owen Bradley, turned off the air conditioning and set up a Christmas tree to create a festive atmosphere during the summer recording.

How did Brenda Lee feel about 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' becoming her signature song?

She was proud of the song and never expected it to be her signature piece, but she embraced its enduring popularity.

What does Brenda Lee remember about hearing her song for the first time during the Christmas season?

It still feels surreal to her, even after all these years, and she enjoys the moment when she hears it in stores.

Did Brenda Lee have any interaction with Mariah Carey regarding their Christmas hits?

No direct interaction, but she expressed admiration for Mariah Carey and her Christmas song, acknowledging there's room for both of them in the holiday music scene.

What was a notable moment in Brenda Lee's career involving the Beatles?

The Beatles once opened for her, and she recognized their talent early on, even trying to get her record company to sign them.

How did Brenda Lee manage to navigate fame at a young age?

She focused on her love for singing and the music industry, never letting fame define her happiness or success.

What is Brenda Lee's favorite song from her extensive catalog?

Her favorite is 'I'm Sorry,' which she considers a key part of her early career and learning process.

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Brenda Lee, at age 80, reflects on her iconic Christmas song, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," finally hitting number one on the charts. She shares memories of recording the song at age 13 and expresses her joy at this milestone.
  • Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" reached number one for the first time in 2023.
  • Lee recorded the song at age 13.
  • She reflects on the song's enduring popularity and its significance in her career.

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For many of us, Christmas songs are dominating our playlists this week. There's the one you start hearing in October, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby," and the Christmas banger that went to number one last year, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree."Lee, now 80, recorded the song when she was 13. The living legend talked to NPR last year when her song — finally — hit number one. We revisit that conversation. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org).Email us at [email protected]).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)