Create a New Flashcard Set | Quizlet

Which record label first recorded "Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree"?

Decca Records

Who wrote "Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree", and who was the first to sing it?

It was written by Johnny Marks and first sung by Brenda Lee.

What did the word "rock" originally refer to in the song "Jingle Bell Rock"?

It originally referred to the rocking of a sleigh.

Which record label first recorded "Jingle Bell Rock"?

Decca Records

Who wrote "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing", and what was its original theme?

It was written by Charles Wesley and was originally about the incarnation.

Who wrote the song "White Christmas", and during which era did it gain popularity?

It was written by Irving Berlin and became popular during World War II.

What inspired Irving Berlin to write "White Christmas"?

The Christmas tree

What German carol was originally known as "O Tannenbaum"?

O Christmas Tree

Who wrote the poem and who composed the music for "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"?

The poem was written by Edmund Sears, with music composed by Richard S. Willis.

Who composed and first sang "Here Comes Santa Claus"?

Gene Autry (the song became popular during World War II).

Who introduced "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", and in what film?

Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis (popularized during WWII).

During what historical conflict did "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" become popular?

WWII

Who wrote "A Holly Jolly Christmas", and who sang it famously?

Written by Johnny Marks and sung famously by Burl Ives.

Who was the first performer of "Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town"?

Eddie Cantor

Who wrote the lyrics and who composed the music for "Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town"?

Lyrics by Gillespie, music by J. Fred Coots.

What was the melody of "Deck the Halls" originally used as?

It was first a New Year’s carol.

Who wrote "Happy Christmas / War Is Over", and what historical event did it protest?

It was written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono to protest the Vietnam War.

Under what circumstance was the Austrian carol "Silent Night" composed for voices and guitar?

It was composed for voices and guitar when a church organ broke down.

Who composed the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

Johnny Marks

Who composed the song "Merry Christmas Darling"?

The Carpenters

Who wrote "Caroling, Caroling", and who made it famous?

Written by Alfred Burt and made famous by Nat King Cole.

What type of song is "We Three Kings", who wrote it, and what is its subject?

It is an Epiphany song about the Magi, written by John Henry Hopkins.

Which group used "Do They Know It’s Christmas?" and for what specific cause?

It was used by Band Aid to raise money for the Ethiopian famine.

What are three examples of the social impact of Christmas music according to the notes?

It is used in society to inspire, protest (e.g., war), or bring about positive change (e.g., famine relief).

What is the ongoing discussion surrounding the commercialization of Christmas?

An ongoing discussion regarding whether Christmas music has been utilized to further commercialize the holiday.