The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Prรถfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Jingle Bell Rock
Various Artists 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
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
Jingle bell in the frosty air
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, rock
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 rock
Jingle jingle jingle bell
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
"Jingle Bell Rock" is a classic Christmas song that has been popular for decades. The song begins by describing the jingle bells swinging and ringing, while snow is falling and people are having fun. The "jingle hop" has begun, and the lyrics encourage the "jingle horse" to pick up its feet and start dancing. The chorus repeats the catchy phrase "jingle bell rock" and describes the joyous scene. The song continues to describe the festivities in Jingle Bell Square, with more emphasis on dancing and prancing.
The lyrics are filled with fun imagery that brings to mind a festive winter wonderland. The song encourages people to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy themselves. The song has a bright, upbeat tempo and the chorus is incredibly catchy, making it a popular tune every Christmas season.
Interestingly, "Jingle Bell Rock" was first released in 1957 by Bobby Helms, and it has been covered by countless artists over the years. The song was written by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe, who originally wrote it as a follow-up to "Jingle Bells." It was quickly adopted as a classic holiday song and has been a staple of Christmas playlists for over 60 years. Here are some interesting facts about the song:
Interesting Facts
Note: This section uses generative AI, which can be inaccurate.
Line by Line Meaning
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
The bells are ringing, and the rock music is playing with the sounds of the jingle bells in the background.
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
The bells are moving back and forth, making a sound every time they hit each other.
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
The snow is falling, and the wind is blowing, creating a lot of fun and excitement.
Now the jingle hop has begun
The dance that accompanies the jingle bell rock has started, and everyone is joining in.
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
The horse with the bells on its feet should move quickly to keep up with the beat of the music.
Jingle around the clock
The jingle bells should keep ringing continuously throughout the day and night.
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
People should dance together, and the sound of their feet should mix with the jingle bells' sound.
That's the jingle bell rock
This is the type of rock music that involves jingle bells and dancing.
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
The bells should make a beautiful sound in time with the rhythm of the music.
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
The place where everyone is dancing and jumping around is called Jingle Bell Square.
Jingle bell in the frosty air
The sound of the jingle bell is heard even in the cold and frosty air.
What a bright time, it's the right time
This is the perfect moment to enjoy yourself because everything is bright and cheerful.
To rock the night away
To dance and enjoy the music throughout the night.
Jingle bell time is a swell time
The time when the jingle bells are ringing is an excellent time to have fun.
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
It's a great time to go out with someone special in a sleigh pulled by one horse.
Jingle jingle jingle bell
The sound of the jingle bell is ringing loudly.
That's the jingle bell
That is the specific type of bell used to create the jingle bell rock music.
That's the jingle bell
That is the specific type of bell used to create the jingle bell rock music.
That's the jingle bell rock
The jingle bell rock is the combination of the special type of bell and the rock music that goes along with it.
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.