While most Christmas songs are performed by adult artists, there are a few that will forever be associated with child artists (and/or thought of as uniquely children’s songs). I grew up with these songs, and still love them today – it’s been fun being able to share them over the years with my own children, and I look forward to the days when they will share them with their children!
In 1948, Spike Jones released “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)“:
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In 1952, 13-year-old Jimmy Boyd sang “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus“:
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The next year (1953), 10-year-old Gayla Peevey sang “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas“:
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One of my all-time favorites growing up was “The Chipmunk Song” (1958) – Alvin was always getting into trouble:
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Finally, I had to include this cute video for “I’m Gettin’ Nuttin’ for Christmas” – this song was released by FIVE different artists in December, 1955. This top-selling version – sung by 7-year-old Bobby Gordon – made it to #6 on the charts that year:
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I hope today’s post made you smile!
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