Haley was blinded in his left eye as a child due to a botched operation. According to biographer John Swenson, Haley later adopted his distinctive spit-curl hairstyle to distract attention from his blind eye. The spit-curl caught on as a 50's style signature, although Haley and others had worn the hairstyle much earlier.
In 1946, Haley joined his first professional group, a Pennsylvania-based western swing band called The Down Homers run by Kenny Roberts. It has often been reported in musical reference works that Haley's first professional recordings were made with the Down Homers on a pair of singles released in 1946 by Vogue Records. This was later debunked by Roberts and others, stating Haley had already left the group by the time the singles were made. In the early 2000s, however, a set of 1946 radio recordings by the Down Homers were discovered and Haley is definitely present as he is identified by name and sings a solo number "She Taught Me to Yodel"; these recordings were commercially released for the first time in 2006.
After gaining experience with the Down Homers, Haley set out on his own, forming several groups such as the Range Drifters and the Four Aces of Western Swing. With the Four Aces, he made a number of regionally successful country music singles in the late 1940s for Cowboy Records while working as a touring musician and later a radio DJ at WPWA. (Many of Haley's early recordings from this period would not be released until after his death.) After disbanding the Four Aces and briefly trying a solo career using the names Jack Haley and Johnny Clifton (as chronicled in the biography Sound and Glory), Haley formed a new group called The Saddlemen in either 1949 or 1950 (sources vary as to the exact year); this new group recorded for several labels, including one single for Atlantic Records, Haley's first exposure to a major national record company. In 1951, Haley was signed to Dave Miller's Philadelphia-based Holiday Records and began to change musical styles, recording cover versions of "Rocket "88"" (previously recorded by Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats), and in, 1952, "Rock the Joint", previously recorded by several bands including Jimmy Preston and His Prestonians. (By the time of "Rock the Joint", Haley had graduated from Holiday Records to Miller's larger Essex label.) The relative success of these recordings (both sold in the 75,000-100,000 copy range in the Pennsylvania-New England region) convinced Haley that his new and as-yet officially unnamed hybrid of country and rhythm and blues could be a commercial success.and some of his family lives in oklahoma and there is a road named after his family.
Jingle Bell Rock
Bill Haley Lyrics
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Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell rock.
The song Jingle Bell Rock by Bill Haley & His Comets is an upbeat holiday classic that emphasizes the importance of enjoying the holiday season with loved ones. The lyrics describe the excitement and joy that comes with the holidays, such as snowfall and the sound of jingle bells ringing. The song uses playful language to describe a fun and festive atmosphere where everyone is dancing and having fun in the frosty air. It suggests that the holiday season is the perfect time to let loose, enjoy the company of others, and just have a good time.
The chorus of the song describes the ideal holiday party atmosphere where everyone is mixing and mingling while the jingle bells are ringing. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace this energy by rocking the night away and going on a one-horse sleigh ride. The song evokes a sense of nostalgia and the happy memories associated with holidays spent with loved ones. Through its joyful lyrics and catchy tune, Jingle Bell Rock remains a beloved holiday classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
The sound of jingling bells produce a festive and upbeat atmosphere.
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
The bells create a sense of movement and excitement.
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
The snow adds to the fun of the occasion.
Now the jingle hop has begun
The festive dancing has started.
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
The bells create a rhythm for people to dance to.
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
People are having fun and moving joyfully.
In the frosty air.
The cool weather conditions add to the beauty and charm of the occasion.
What a bright time, it's the right time
The atmosphere is lively and exciting.
To rock the night away
To dance and enjoy the festive atmosphere for an extended period.
Jingle bell time is a swell time
The time of the year when the bells ring is an enjoyable time.
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
To enjoy the snowy weather in a traditional winter carriage.
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Encouraging the horse to move quickly and dance to the bells.
Jingle around the clock
To continue dancing and enjoying the festive atmosphere all night long.
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
To join in a joyous jig and feel the energy of the bells.
That's the jingle bell,
The sound of the bells is an integral part of the celebration.
That's the jingle bell,
The sound of the bells is an integral part of the celebration.
That's the jingle bell rock.
The festive atmosphere and sound of the jingling bells create a joyful and upbeat energy.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Beal, James Boothe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GERMANICO GERMANICO
la calidad de Bill y los comets hace que esta cancion se eleve mas aun y quede para siempreen la historia musical un grande sin duda
willpn100
The best version of the song.!!!!!
usmale 49
I like this, but the Brenda Lee version (from her Christmas album) really rocks! Thank you for uploading and sharing!🎄🎄🎄
ThePotatoProdigy
Best version of this song. Thanks for helping create a good christmas
滝暉
To me bill haley is a underrated hero of pop music
SLAVA UKRAINI
If this doesn't get you in the christmas mood...
leon46965
a beautiful Christmas Song
Yadira Reynaga
LA MEJOR CANCION DE NAVIDAD BUENO UNA DE LAS TANTAS BUENISIMASSS
Travis Battles
This puts me in the christmas spirt 43 days until christmas
Bea
esta cancion mola mazooo,la vamos a bailar en el insti xd