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[[Image:Jingle_bells_boc.jpg|thumb|300px|Andrea Bocelli and the Muppets.]] |
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| − | "'''Jingle Bells'''," originally known as "One Horse Open Sleigh," was written by James Pierpont in 1857 to be sung at a [[Thanksgiving]] program at his church. |
+ | "'''Jingle Bells'''," originally known as "One Horse Open Sleigh," was written by James Pierpont in 1857 to be sung at a [[Thanksgiving]] program at his church. Even though the song about winter does not make any references to [[Christmas]], it has become one of the most popular holiday carols, and has been translated into many languages. In 1957, it inspired "[[Jingle Bell Rock]]." |
"Jingle Bells" has been performed by the [[The Muppets|Muppets]] on several occasions. |
"Jingle Bells" has been performed by the [[The Muppets|Muppets]] on several occasions. |
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==[[Muppet Family Christmas]]== |
==[[Muppet Family Christmas]]== |
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[[Kermit the Frog]] and his nephew [[Robin the Frog|Robin]] sang "Jingle Bells" in ''A Muppet Family Christmas'', leading into [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem|Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem's]] performance of "Jingle Bell Rock." This performance of the song was released on the 1996 CD ''[[A Classic Cartoon Christmas]]''. |
[[Kermit the Frog]] and his nephew [[Robin the Frog|Robin]] sang "Jingle Bells" in ''A Muppet Family Christmas'', leading into [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem|Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem's]] performance of "Jingle Bell Rock." This performance of the song was released on the 1996 CD ''[[A Classic Cartoon Christmas]]''. |
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| + | ==[[It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie]]== |
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| + | [[Johnny Fiama]] sings "Jingle Bells" [[backstage]] at [[the Muppet Theater]] while several pairs of Muppets, including [[Gonzo]] and [[Rizzo]], and [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Bunsen]] and [[Beaker]]], exchange gifts in the style of "[[The Gift of the Magi]]." When [[Sal Manilla]] interrupts Johnny's song to give him a gift, Johnny accepts it, then continues with his song without returning the favor. |
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==[[Sesame Street]]== |
==[[Sesame Street]]== |
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[[Brad Paisley]] sings "Jingle Bells" with [[Grover]] and some penguins in ''[[Elmo's Christmas Countdown]]''. |
[[Brad Paisley]] sings "Jingle Bells" with [[Grover]] and some penguins in ''[[Elmo's Christmas Countdown]]''. |
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| − | ==[[Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas]]== |
+ | ==[[Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas|Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas]]== |
Kermit the Frog, [[Miss Piggy]], [[Gonzo]], [[Fozzie Bear]], Animal, [[Pepe the King Prawn]], and a few [[Penguins]] appear with [[Andrea Bocelli]], with [[David Foster]] on the piano for this ''[[Great Performances]]'' special to tie in with Bocelli's CD ''[[My Christmas]]''. |
Kermit the Frog, [[Miss Piggy]], [[Gonzo]], [[Fozzie Bear]], Animal, [[Pepe the King Prawn]], and a few [[Penguins]] appear with [[Andrea Bocelli]], with [[David Foster]] on the piano for this ''[[Great Performances]]'' special to tie in with Bocelli's CD ''[[My Christmas]]''. |
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==[[Elmo's World]]== |
==[[Elmo's World]]== |
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| − | The familiarity of the public domain song has led to its incorporation as an integral part of the ''Elmo's World'' format. |
+ | The familiarity of the public domain song has led to its incorporation as an integral part of the ''Elmo's World'' format. At the end of each episode, [[Elmo]] leads the episode's guests in a rendition of a song, using a repetition of the topic of the day as the lyrics, set to the melody of "Jingle Bells." For example, in the "[[Elmo's World: Balls|Balls]]" episode, Elmo sings "Ball ball ball / ball ball ball / ball ball ball ball ball" instead of "Jingle bells / Jingle bells / Jingle all the way." |
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[[Category:Christmas Songs]] |
[[Category:Christmas Songs]] |
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[[Category:Sesame Street Songs]] |
[[Category:Sesame Street Songs]] |
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Revision as of 22:02, 14 December 2009
| Written by | James Pierpont |
| Date | 1857 |
Brad Paisley and the Sesame Street gang.
Kermit and Robin in Muppet Family Christmas
Andrea Bocelli and the Muppets.
"Jingle Bells," originally known as "One Horse Open Sleigh," was written by James Pierpont in 1857 to be sung at a Thanksgiving program at his church. Even though the song about winter does not make any references to Christmas, it has become one of the most popular holiday carols, and has been translated into many languages. In 1957, it inspired "Jingle Bell Rock."
"Jingle Bells" has been performed by the Muppets on several occasions.
The Muppet Show
Animal and The Swedish Chef sang a quick chorus of this song to Helen Reddy in Episode 313.
Muppet Family Christmas
Kermit the Frog and his nephew Robin sang "Jingle Bells" in A Muppet Family Christmas, leading into Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem's performance of "Jingle Bell Rock." This performance of the song was released on the 1996 CD A Classic Cartoon Christmas.
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Johnny Fiama sings "Jingle Bells" backstage at the Muppet Theater while several pairs of Muppets, including Gonzo and Rizzo, and Bunsen and Beaker], exchange gifts in the style of "The Gift of the Magi." When Sal Manilla interrupts Johnny's song to give him a gift, Johnny accepts it, then continues with his song without returning the favor.
Sesame Street
The Sesame Street cast sang "Jingle Bells" on the Christmas albums Merry Christmas from Sesame Street (1975) and Sesame Street Christmas Sing-Along (1984). The song was re-released on CD on A Sesame Street Christmas (1995).
The cast of A Special Sesame Street Christmas also sang a chorus of "Jingle Bells" in the closing medley.
Brad Paisley sings "Jingle Bells" with Grover and some penguins in Elmo's Christmas Countdown.
Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Pepe the King Prawn, and a few Penguins appear with Andrea Bocelli, with David Foster on the piano for this Great Performances special to tie in with Bocelli's CD My Christmas.
Elmo's World
The familiarity of the public domain song has led to its incorporation as an integral part of the Elmo's World format. At the end of each episode, Elmo leads the episode's guests in a rendition of a song, using a repetition of the topic of the day as the lyrics, set to the melody of "Jingle Bells." For example, in the "Balls" episode, Elmo sings "Ball ball ball / ball ball ball / ball ball ball ball ball" instead of "Jingle bells / Jingle bells / Jingle all the way."