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The Story Behind the Song Michael McDonald and Brenda Lee Ended Up Writing for Wynonna Judd
27 Feb 2026 00:07 GMT
… legendary singer Brenda Lee to write a song for Wynonna Judd‘s fourth album … Makes” on his twenty-third album, She Rides Wild Horses.
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On This Day in 1955, Brenda Lee Turned Down a Paying Gig and Unexpectedly Got Her Big Break
23 Feb 2026 18:09 GMT
… (February 23) in 1955, Brenda Lee passed on a $30 paycheck … of the most successful pop singers of her time.
Lee’s … invited her to sing Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya” during his concert that night … at Decca Records to watch Brenda Lee perform. While Decca, along …
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Once in a Dead Moon
02 Mar 2026 20:56 GMT
… released a solo single of Brenda Lee’s “Coming on Strong” and … Western Front together. I would sing with those guys off and … for material for me to sing before he started writing songs … we needed filler on the album. For whatever reason, my version …
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On This Day in 1997, the World Lost the Highly Influential Pianist Who Played with the Likes of Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, and Brenda Lee
31 Dec 2025 16:40 GMT
… the likes of Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, and Patsy Cline.
The piano … ,” “Misery Loves Company,” and multiple album cuts. Here are just a …
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Brenda Lee Recalls the 'Weird' Thing About Recording 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' at Age 13 By Virginia Chamlee
24 Dec 2025 17:11 GMT
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Brenda Lee's "Rockin' … but remains a holiday classic
Brenda Lee is remembering the "weird … largely to thank for that.
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"I … it once and almost immediately sing along—you don’t have …
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Did You Know Brenda Lee Was Only 13 Years Old When She Recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree?”
24 Dec 2025 00:46 GMT
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American Masters: Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around
23 Dec 2025 06:18 GMT
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Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore … (20.1)
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Brenda Lee, 81: Behind Her 'Rockin Around the Christmas Tree' Hit (Excl)
21 Dec 2025 22:27 GMT
… it once and almost immediately sing along—you don’t have … . “It’s funny. I still sing it in every show—winter … .
From a 13-year-old singer to a global hit
Looking … it was a good song.”
Brenda Lee, 1964Harry Thompson/Evening Standard …
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How One Christmas Song Turned Brenda Lee Into a Household Name
21 Dec 2025 17:16 GMT
… on her Merry Christmas From Brenda Lee album. Since then, the song has … “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”
Brenda Lee still recalls hearing “Rockin’ Around … it, or I couldn’t sing it.”
“Rockin’ Around The … do. And that was to sing.”
Lee’s version of “Rockin …
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Early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry in “Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around” on AMERICAN MASTERS – Nov. 28 at 8:30 pm
22 Nov 2025 12:02 GMT
… shaped her artistry in “Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around” on … 8:30 pm
Prolific singer Brenda Lee’s iconic 1958 Christmas … new documentary American Masters – Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around.
Young Brenda … Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around details how the “I’m Sorry” singer …
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