(Monday, December 12, 1960) — “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee debuted at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

Recorded Oct. 19, 1958, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” turned into a perennial holiday favorite after it peaked at #14 (on Dec. 26, 1960) during its initial chart run.

Due to rule changes in 2014, the track has returned annually to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching an all-time chart peak of #2 during the 2019 holiday season.