jingle bells
who wrote jingle bells?
James Lord Pierpont
Who wrote and produced the song?
Mariah Carey
Who wrote and popularized the iconic song "Feliz Navidad"?
José Feliciano
Who wrote the lyrics and music?
Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne
Who wrote and sang "Last Christmas"?
George Michael
When was it published?
September 16, 1857
When was it released
October 29, 1994
In what country was José Feliciano born?
Puerto Rico
When/where was it written, and what's ironic about the timing?
During a heatwave in California
When was it released?
1984
Was it originally a Christmas song?
No, likely Thanksgiving or winter
Did they use real instruments, or was it all computer-generated?
No live instruments were used while recording
What does "Feliz Navidad" translate to in English?
Merry Christmas
What was the inspiration for writing a winter song?
Imagining cool weather and romance
What's the real theme?
Heartbreak/giving your heart away, not traditional Christmas joy.
What does "upsot" mean in the song?
Upset, tipped over, or getting stuck
How long did it take to write the melody and chords?
In what year was "Feliz Navidad" originally released?
1970
Why does the song never mention Christmas or any holiday?
because it was written in July 1945
What did the singer give to someone special in the song "Last Christmas"?
Their heart
Where was it first sung in space?
Gemini 6 astronauts in 1965
When was it recorded?
In August, in a hot studio decorated for Christmas.
What two languages are featured in the song's lyrics?
What does the line "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" actually mean in the song's context
Don't stop the fun/stay inside
In "Jingle Bells," what sound do the sleigh bells make?
Jingle, jingle, jingle