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1. Matt Johnson (born 15 August 1961 in London, England) is the founder and only constant member of the multimedia band The The. He was also a member of The Gadgets and Marc And The Mambas. He released one album under his own name, Burning Blue Soul (1981) on 4AD.
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2) Matt Johnson's career started when he was 11 years old. His first love was musical theatre. Musical highlights were playing The Artful Dodger alongside Russ Abbot & Gary Wilmot in the London Palladium production of Oliver Twist. He performed a principal role in the West End production of Les Miserables and performed a national tour in the West End production of ‘The Famous Five’, other shows included Scrooge, Blood Brothers and Peter Pan. Matt also performed for Queen Elizabeth.
When Matt Johnson was 16 years old he auditioned for the TV talent show ‘Popstars The Rivals’ on ITV1. After 6 months on Saturday night television he won a place in Pete Waterman’s boyband One True Voice. At Just 17 years old Matt found himself on the same record label as Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake.
The group went onto achieve three top ten hits in the UK including a number 2 and also achieved two further top ten hits in Ireland. Matt received his first Gold disc for achieving over half a million UK single sales. After a short run of success and time together, the band disbanded due to a member leaving. Matt went onto sign to BMG/SONY records.
Over the past 10 years Matt has been lucky enough to have supported and performed alongside or with ‘The Who’ ‘Westlife’ ‘Lulu’ ‘Keane’ ‘Madness’ ‘Mcfly’ to name a few. Matt continues to release music and has performed more than 2500 shows since he was 16.
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3) Keyboardist, songwriter and producer Matthew Richard Johnson has worked with many artists, notably Jamiroquai, Nolwenn Leroy, Julian Perretta, Duffy, Newton Faulkner, Stacey Solomon, Laura Doggett and many others.
Jingle Bell Rock
Matt Johnson Lyrics
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Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
It's Christmas
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
It's Christmas
The lyrics to Matt Johnson's version of "Jingle Bell Rock" are quite straightforward and celebrate the joy and excitement of Christmas. The repeated refrain of "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way" creates a lively and festive atmosphere. The song begins by highlighting the joy of riding in a one horse open sleigh, which is considered a traditional and delightful activity during the holiday season.
The repetition of the phrase "Oh, what fun it is to ride" emphasizes the exhilaration and happiness associated with this particular mode of transportation. The jingle bells mentioned throughout the song are symbolic of the holiday spirit and the joyous sounds that accompany the Christmas season. They add a playful and musical element to the song, enhancing the overall festive mood.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the emphasized sense of fun and excitement is attributed to the arrival of Christmas. The lyrics "It's Christmas" reinforce the theme of celebration and mark the occasion when friends, families, and communities come together to enjoy the holiday.
Overall, "Jingle Bell Rock" is a cheerful and spirited song that captures the joy, merriment, and anticipation associated with Christmas. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for traditional holiday celebrations and convey the universal excitement that comes with this festive time of year. The repeated phrases and energetic melody make it a popular and recognizable song, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of the bells is joyful and lively
Jingle all the way
Let the jingling continue throughout the entire song
Oh, what fun it is to ride
There is great enjoyment in traveling
In a one horse open sleigh
On a sleigh pulled by a single horse with no roof
Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
Keep the bells ringing, expressing excitement
It's Christmas
The celebration is during the Christmas season
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER CHERNITYSKIY, MARCUS FRANKLIN JOHNSON
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