โPatty Andrews, the lead singer of the Andrews sisters group was born in Mound, Minnesota on February 16, 1918 in a house that occupied the property where The Gillespie Center stands today.
During the 1920โs Laverne, Maxene and Patty Andrews spent their summers in Mound, living with their parents in a house across the street from the grocery store that was owned by Pete and Ed Sollie, bachelor uncles of the three girls. (Today, Green T Accounting occupies the Sollie grocery store building and The Gillespie Center is on the land where the Andrews Sistersโ house once stood.)โ - From a commentary by Tom Rockvam that appeared in The Laker Newspaper during 2005.
They started their career as imitators of an earlier successful singing group, the Boswell Sisters. After singing with various dance bands and touring on Vaudeville, they first came to national attention with their recordings and radio broadcasts in 1937. Their music entertained Allied troops worldwide during World War II, sold war bonds, appeared in several films (including a few Abbott and Costello features), and performed for soldiers serving overseas. Their first film with Abbott and Costello, the pre-war comedy Buck Privates, introduced their best-known recording, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" which would win Best Song at the Academy Awards.
They also recorded many songs with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and other popular artists of the era. Their popularity was such that after the war they discovered that some of their records had actually been smuggled into Germany after the labels had been changed to read "Hitler's Marching Songs."
After a brief hiatus after the war, the sisters regrouped, performing in clubs throughout the United States and Europe. They broke up in 1953, with Patty's choice to go solo. Their last appearance together was in 1962 on The Dean Martin Show. Laverne, who had cancer, retired soon after; she died five years later, in 1967 at the age of 55.
After a long silence, the two surviving sisters had something of a comeback when Bette Midler recorded a cover of their song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Maxene and Patty appeared both together and separately throughout the 1970s, with Maxene releasing a solo album in 1986. Their most notable comeback; however, was in the Sherman Brothers' nostalgic World War II musical: "Over Here!" which premiered on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in 1974. The musical featured the two then living sisters (Maxene and Patty) and was written with them in mind for the leads. It launched the careers of many, now notable theater and film icons (John Travolta, Marilu Henner, Ann Reinking, et al). Ironically it was the last major hurrah of the sisters and was cut short due to a frivolous lawsuit initiated by Patty's husband to the show's producers.
Throughout their long career, the sisters had sold over 60 million records. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.
The last of the three sisters Patty Andrews died of natural causes at her home in Northridge, California on January 30, 2013, just 17 days before her 95th birthday. The sisters were interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California, close to their parents.
Jingle Bells
The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun to ride and sing
In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jing jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh, brruup
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tail ring
Making spirits bright
Oh what fun to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
The song "Jingle Bells" is a classic Christmas song that is known and loved by many around the world. The song is about a fun-filled ride in a one horse open sleigh through the snow. The lyrics describe the joy and excitement that comes with riding in a sleigh, hearing the bells jingle, and singing along with loved ones. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the joy and fun of the ride.
The first verse sets the scene for the ride, emphasizing the merriment that comes along with the jingling bells on the one horse open sleigh. The second verse further describes the scene, with the sleigh dashing through the snow, and the passengers laughing and enjoying the ride. The chorus is then repeated twice more, solidifying the emphasis on the fun and joy of the experience.
Overall, the song "Jingle Bells" is a timeless classic that captures the true spirit of Christmas. The lyrics focus on the joy and happiness that comes with spending time with loved ones and enjoying the simple things in life. The upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a perfect song to sing along to, spreading happiness and laughter to all who hear it.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bells, jingle bells
The sound of the bells on the horse's harness is music to our ears.
Jingle all the way
We hear the bells everywhere we go and it brings us joy.
Oh what fun it is to ride
Riding in a horse-drawn sleigh is a thrilling and enjoyable experience.
In a one horse open sleigh
The sleigh is being pulled by a single horse and it's open to the elements.
Dashing through the snow
We are moving quickly through the snowy landscape.
Over the fields we go
We are traveling across wide-open spaces.
Laughing all the way
We are filled with joy and laughter while we ride.
Bells on bob tail ring
The bells on the horse's tail are ringing cheerfully.
Making spirits bright
The festive atmosphere of the ride is lifting our mood and making us feel happy.
What fun it is to ride and sing
We are enjoying the ride so much that we can't help but burst into song.
A sleighing song tonight
We are singing a song about sleighing and enjoying the moment with friends and family.
Oh what fun to ride and sing
We are having a blast singing and riding in the open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jing jingle bells
The bells continue to ring musically as we ride.
In a one horse open sleigh, brruup
The sound of the horse's snort adds to the merry sounds of the ride.
Lyrics ยฉ Radio Tele Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Edition Intro Meisel GmbH
Written by: Traditional, James Lord Pierpont
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jefftheschauer1
Me when I was 2 years old...
Jingle bells, Jingle bells, jingle....
Okay everybody look up from the table at the camera while eating and don't smile just looks surprised at the camera....
Chk CHK!!!!! (Flashst cube, blind humans, red eyes, wind film)
... All the way! Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh.....
@rubygracemoseley8144
Probably the best version of this song that I have ever heard. Itโs so upbeat and joyful! Perfect for Christmas!
@jayyates1676
The best version of Jingle Bells EVER!
@lilyemmalindsay9025
Bing Crosby & the Andrews Sisters are a great singing combination
@andrewhiggins4505
They had a nice 3 part harmony for three sisters.
@145FREE
Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters - : LaVerne, Patty, and Maxene!!!
Doesn't get better than this!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
@The20thCenturyLimitedRickyB
145FREE well maybe if u added prewar/postwar lionel trains lol
@breeag8944
The andrew sisters are a real bop like honestly.
@lilyemmalindsay9025
Bing Crosby & the Andrews sisters are a great singing combination
@jefftheschauer1
Don't throw me down Clark
@momo-chanthegerbil6205
He has the best version of Jingle Bells to be honest <3