“Jingle Bells” is one ofthe most widely sung tunes in the world, although its lyrics vary from country to country. It was written by one-hit-wonder James Lord Pierpont (for Thanksgiving) in remembrance of the sleigh races in his hometown of Medford, Massachusetts. He published it as “One Horse Open Sleigh” in 1857 during a decidedly unsnowy fall in Georgia! It became a perennial classic, as evidenced by the fact that:
- It was one of the first songs ever recorded for the newly invented Edison Gramophone in 1889 (no copies exist today).
- In December, 1965, it became the first song ever played from space during the Gemini 6 mission.
- Its popularity may have inspired the modern use of the term “jingle” to describe a catchy, commercial melody.
Here’s a delightful rendering of 20 Different Versions of Jingle Bells, performed by the relentlessly clever pianist and singer Tony DeSare. Enjoy!
Mitch Teemley 
Woww..that’s awesome.. Jingles on the way.😊
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I was surprised to read that anyone was familiar with the fact we don’t sing the original Jingle Bells. The original version is still known down south. It goes:
“Dashing through the sand,[ (fields) depending on what part of the south you’re in,] through oaks and Spanish moss.”
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;>)
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🙂
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That was brilliant. ♥️
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A blessed Christmas to you and yours, Mitch!
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Thank you, Bruce, and to you and yours as well!
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What fun!
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He is really good! 🎶 🔔
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He is indeed a phenomenal and very creative pianist.
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Cool info. Thanks
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Genius bit. Very talented pianist.
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What fun! Thanks for sharing, Mitch. Have a dashing Christmas 🙂
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;>) You too, Rosaliene.
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Wow, that was so clever, and what a mimic!!
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Wow, he is very talented. I really enjoyed it 🙂 Merry Christmas, Maggie
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And the same to you, Maggie.
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The Bob Dylan version was hilarious and the Radiohead one was rather beautiful. 🙂
I loved it!
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I agree, Lesley. But I also love how the melancholy minor key dirge (VERY Radiohead) contrasts so absurdly with those gleeful lyrics.
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Yes, that’s the funny bit. 😀
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Best 👍🏻 Ever and like Mitch
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He’s incredible!
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He is so talented. Before this I hadn’t listened to one version of jingle bells yet this year …
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Well, I’d say you’ve met your quota now. ;>)
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Bravo! This was amazing, Mitch. Bouncing in my seat, clapping my hands, and wishing for more. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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Thank you, Kellye, likewise!
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Now THAT was FUN!!!
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Your temperatures are crazy. I was bowled over by our seven degrees this morning and the greeting of frost INSIDE the window. Beautiful pix. Merry Cmas, Mitch.
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You too, Diana!
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You remembered my name, lol. That’s sweet.
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SO FUN!!! Played it for our kids (here from Idaho) and we all loved it! Thank you, Mitch, and Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄❣️
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SO FUN!!! Played it for our kids (here from Idaho) and we all loved it! Thank you, Mitch, and Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄❣️
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Not sure why it posted as anonymous ??? 🤪
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And a (belated) Merry Christmas to you and yours, um, Nony! ;>)
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Dori, when I click on the link to your blog I get an “access denied” message. Is that intentional?
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Absolutely not…never! I’m not sure why that is happening…I will check into it. Thank you for letting me know.
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