Mary Wells – “Jingle Bell Rock”- 1982

[marv2]

Now that we're just out of the Holiday season, I find this recording I had never heard before now. Go figure:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvgB982_Dro

[arr&bee]

Where do you find this cool stuff?? Mary sounds good!

[motony]

If my memory serves me correct that was recorded in Nashville as part of some stuff she did for Gusto Records.

[reese]

It was originally released on album entitled CHRISTMAS SOUL SPECIAL. Other artists included Sam Moore, Shirley Alston, Martha Reeves, and Wilson Pickett. Mary also performed a rendition of SILENT NIGHT.

[marv2]

I thought she sounded great on this too.

[monicarivers]

I remember when this came out. I was living in Philly at the time and it was hot! LOL!!!

[gman]

I've seen that LP/CD many times over the years, and not being a fan of holiday music ignored it....

This is a great version of JBR....holiday songs tend to constantly be recycled and become warhorses no matter who sings them...Mary Wells phrasing and a great instrumental track make this a "thumbs up!!!" for me...the very few I ALWAYS enjoy: Supremes "Born of Mary" Heart [[Ann & Nancy Wilson) Blue Christmas and Connie Francis' Ave Maria

[Circa 1824]

Leave this song to the original artist. Mary’s version is terrible.

[luke]

This is great. Thanks Marv. Terrific phrasing and performance by Mary.