Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Johnny Marks (1958) Arr. Alan Dale

[@Leander-piano]

Most people don't know that Johnny Marks also wrote "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas". Brenda Lee recorded Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree in 1958 and it became a hit song. By the song's 50th anniversary in 2008, Lee's original version had sold over 15 million copies around the world. Another thing that most people don't know is that Brenda Lee recorded the song when she was only 12 or 13 years old, even though her voice sounds like an adult. In a 2019 interview Lee recalled "I was only 12 and I had not had a lot of success in records, but for some reason he heard me and wanted me to do it. And I did."

[@theart8039]

I think your spirit was born in 1845! you are fantastic man!

[@PartyOf8Please]

Bravo!! Those trills were so fun to listen to!! Thank you for sharing your smile and your talent, Leander!! Santa is about to take off in his sleigh to bring to joy and toys to all the boys and girls … just a few more nights! 🎄

[@larryjohnson6385]

Excellent 👍😎

[@CindyPurses]

I never cared for "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," but I LOVE IT the way you play it. So much fun!!! You're the best, Leander!!!

[@terrykohlman7355]

Your smile makes me smile, Thanks

[@ssavia]

Me, too! 😁

[@SeanFabien]

He is wonderful and very talented, God bless him. Lovely smile too. From Scotland

[@RVgeeks]

Merry Christmas Leander! 🎄And thanks for all the joy you bring us.

[@Gregory47342]

I actually like the way you play this tune better than anyone else Leander. I'm getting happier listening to it. Thanks! 💯👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@marjoriejohnson3147]

♥♥♥♥♥

[@longcorker]

Just wonderful Leander!!

[@conorcolon]

Dear Leander, you spoil us all with your virtually daily postings, all of them so splendidly played, and with gusto and joy that is infectious. My guess is that Christmas is your favourite time of year, as it is for me and my family, and we want you to know that the holiday music you play means so much to all of us. We want you to know that tuning into Leander playing Christmas music will be our latest Christmas tradition to add to all the rituals we embrace. Wishes for blessings and joy to you and your family at this most special time of year. God bless, Love, Pat

[@Leander-piano]

@@conorcolon I am really happy that you like all of my Christmas videos so much and that you will listen to them to celebrate Christmas. I really like Christmas a lot

[@playsongpiano]

Bravo! 👏

[@stevenmines839]

Thanks so much Leander! You're really brightening up the Christmas season in my house.

[@fraterpetrusagombar9245]

I love this song and you play it so well. Thank You ❤

[@thomasdrew99]

Seeing when this was written reminds me of how old I am. I was a teenager in 1958 and remember it when it first became a hit. Now like me, it’s a classic! Thank you, Leander for bringing back memories of happier days. Love you. ❤❤❤❤

[@TentoesMe]

He he I was a baby in 1958.

[@rebecca120xmany]

@@TentoesMe And I was a kindergartener that Christmas! My parents had just bought the Bing Crosby Christmas album and my mother brought it to my kindergarten class so the teacher could play it while we lay down on our mats for our little rest time. I was so proud that it was my family's record being played!

[@Ken-rb7gq]

That's so awesome Leander!! I always look forward to your playing!! 😊😎

[@janicemahan4772]

One of Brenda Lee's big hits!

[@ronaldradecki]

Absolutely wonderful!!👏👏👏 You have gotten me in the Christmas spirit.

[@JulieLewis-bl6ut]

WOW!! AWESOME piano playing!!👍👍🤩🤩

[@kiera4728]

Wat geweldig gespeeld Jacquelien. Klinkt erg goed. Mooie entourage. Fijne kerst! 🌲

[@debbieconrad6616]

Love this sweet boy! Such joy on that precious face 😅

[@williampaganucci1084]

Great as always Leander and thanks for educating us in the description. Funny thing is that I was born in 1958. 🎹👍🎄

[@vidguy007]

Love your take on this classic Keep them coming

[@badguitar5653]

My favorite! Thank you Leander!!!

[@halberthints]

❤ 😊 you keep me smiling 😊❤

[@jbavar32]

That child is truly a gift from God. His music fills my soul and his smile warms my heart. God bless.

[@ericackley9739]

Little man that was awesome 👌 😅

[@JimTancock]

That’s a great interpretation of this song Leander. Very clever.👍⭐️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rogergustavson3735]

Thanks for another great one Leander!

[@Pedantic1953]

Are you kidding me?! What an freaking amazing kid!

[@christopherchris9006]

Fantastic job !!!!! 🎹🎹

[@richardthacker]

Rocking around the Piano ! That’s was brilliant!

[@jaygee999]

Deck Those Halls, Angel ! ❤

[@harryfix2767]

Fantastic energy!

[@rogerhunter5404]

Hey, Leander! You already mentioned what I was going to tell you. Brenda Lee was very much like you in that she was an extremely talented musical artist at a young age. She lives here in Nashville, and you know I've always got a story to tell about things. She has lived in the same place for a long time. It's a very nice house, but it isn't like the houses that "modern" performers own that cost tens of millions of dollars. It is on the same street as the house that my parents owned when I was born. My parents sold the house to my aunt and uncle very soon after I was born, so I was over there quite a bit. I never met Brenda in person, but I know that she's a very sweet lady. You did a great job with the song today. She would be proud of you! I almost feel compelled to show up on her doorstep and show her your video, but I'm guessing she probably wouldn't appreciate that! A couple of hours ago, I was about a half a block from her house, so I still remember how to get there. 😊😊😊

[@rebecca120xmany]

This is so cool!

[@Leander-piano]

That is really interesting that you are so close to where she is from. I am very surprised about that. Thank you for telling me and for telling me that you think she would like my video.

[@rogerhunter5404]

@Leander-piano You're very welcome. And I am 100 percent certain she would love your video!

[@MrMark2026]

The fastest hands on a keyboard that I've ever seen. Wow!!!!

[@ChrisM-qo1jc]

I aspire to one day be as happy and proud as this kid

[@tonyfeuerhelm]

Brings back some good memories, Thanks for posting..."Piano Man"

[@jna9888]

So you got your Christmas tree, and we all got a perfect Rockin' song to go with it! Good history on the song, I learned something; Brenda Lee is as old as me! Ha ha! Keep teaching and entertaining us, you know we all love you! 🤗🎄🎆 Jerry

[@FleaMarketJohn]

BRENDA LEE is one of my favorite Christmas Songs ... Thank you for playing it on the piano!

[@judywhaley5092]

Merry Christmas, Leander!

[@synchro505]

Fantastic performance! It's amazing how many great videos you've recorded, Leander. Great to see and hear. P.S. It's crazy all the down votes on this video. Perhaps it's some kind of bot attack? Strange.

[@moonwillow5]

Young man, you are a precious little soul. Your music makes me so happy!

[@KenG557]

Leander, you make those ivories dance! Pure magic. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

[@tomarmstrong1281]

It amazes me how that left hand never misses a beat or misses the right note.

[@edp2260]

Great! You got it.

[@Carl-x8y3c]

The song that Brenda Lee had a hit with.

[@dylan-kerry]

This was a fun piece. Good job!

[@nikoknightpuppetproduction369]

I was sitting by my tree listening to you play. I hope you are having an amazing time during the Christmas season.

[@overload65]

Leander when you play the room lights up. Thank for your wonderful music. Have a happy Christmas.

[@michaelditmore8113]

One from the year I was born! Thanks for the present my friend!

[@lolawhite3916]

What a wonder child! Such a blessing for parents and the world! Thank you ,Leander! Merry Christmas to you!

[@Schlassenracht]

Leander thank you! You are heartwarming! Your music is, too - but its your joy and your smile, that makes me come here every single day - hoping for a new video. And you keep on with that phenomenal output. Thank you so very much.

[@hughlazarus7806]

Merry Christmas from Hugh. Keep playing the piano 🎹 it’s brilliant 🎉

[@kevinhoward9593]

Kids a natural.

[@coquelicot8126]

🤗🧑‍🎄👏👏👏🥰❤️

[@omie5763]

Thank you for the videos. They make me so happy!

[@timadams1994]

Great 🎵 🎶

[@brucevancamp4498]

Nooooooooooo, I'm melting, fading away. Leander you do and fabulous job.

[@pilotusa]

Leander, you continue to amaze and delight with your exceptional talent! Thank you for always making my day brighter!

[@brotoubrotou3164]

Wonderful as usual. Maybe a tad fast for your hands but you’re still a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@BillMasters56]

Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@rolfyhh.8059]

Frohe Weihnacht yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa...........

[@Becky4grands]

We are all rockin’ around Leander! Wow!

[@stevenwilgus5422]

Wonderful improv, Leander.

[@voiceofjeff]

Hi Leander. A friend of mine has a fully restored Steinway baby-grand player piano. You rendition of this song sounds just like a player piano! You have an excellent touch, and you do such a great job! Please keep the good music coming, and thank you for your fantastic smile!

[@peteresher4580]

Leander, you are a true delight.

[@BrianFarrawell]

A awesome Christmas treat thankyou Leander can I put you under my tree for Xmas? You really put everyone in the Xmas spirit. 🎉😊💙

[@DebbiePike77]

You could entertain many nice places!

[@Shadow67892]

Wow fantastic and wonderful I enjoy listening to you play Christmas music well done

[@r2x262]

Well done.... Happy tune... Nice history of the making of these songs.... I didn't realize Brenda Lee was so young when she sang this.

[@SebTheMusician]

I found myself singing along. Lol. Great job, as always!

[@MichaelJONeill333]

What a magical performance Leander! What a bright light you shine, your smiles at the camera are everything, melts my heart. Thank you and Merry Christmas my man!

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

Merry Christmas Leander you have fun rockin around the Christmas tree🎅🎄🎅✌️❤️

[@patrickrwhite8354]

Lovely Leander. Well done. keep them coming. It is getting close to having your Piano fixed I'll be you will be the happiest boy in town. I hope it feels like new. Have a nice day.

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you Jeremy is coming tomorrow to start fixing the piano more. He has new strings for one of the notes and will do other things to fix it too. I am very happy that he will do that

[@gregmazza8965]

Loved it dude! Its got a ragtime feel and Merry Christmas 👍

[@Edwin48100]

Brenda Lee was just 13 years old when she recorded the song.

[@janedoe5229]

Fantastic! :)

[@aBachwardsfellow]

Another great fun one to play! Awesome fun broken arpeggios in the RH!

[@leslieladyhawke]

What a fun song! Thanks!

[@TimTVOfficial]

Super fun and cool!

[@bassam3546]

🎄 🌲

[@Pico_Farad]

Bravo !

[@skygh]

Five thumbs up. Merry Christmas!

[@quill444]

Leander, You have now demonstrated that you can play _in the style of Thelonious Monk_ so let's hear you play some Monk! _Merry Christmas from New York State!_ 🗽 - j q t -

[@Leander-piano]

Thank you I will try Merry Christmas

[@ScottJeffreyPearson]

1:37

[@Edwin48100]

I had no idea that Johnny Marks wrote "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"?

[@jonjayryzner]

Very nice take on “Little Miss Dynamite’s” hit! I love that it topped the charts last year and is back on the chart again this year. Leander, I notice you seem to play the pedal barefoot… is there a reason why?

[@Leander-piano]

No it is just because I take my shoes off a lot and then I don't put them on before I play a song

[@MichelleyB-zk3eh]

Do you play by ear? I notice you don't have sheet music. Thank you for sharing your piano playing with us. You are a joy to watch. Merry Christmas!

[@Leander-piano]

I used to learn only by ear or by watching but now I also use sheet music sometimes to learn but then I remember the song very fast and so I don't need the sheet music But for the song in this video I did not use sheet music P.s. merry Christmas I am glad you like the video

[@TentoesMe]

Hey, Leander, say your name once.

[@johnbrinkerhoff8792]

Nicely done. Do stick with your piano, the electric piano just isnt the same.

[@BiagioSemprini-v6i]

💚🤍❤ *_F A N T A S T I C O_* 💚🤍❤