Red Cheeks And White Whiskers / Jolly Jolly Jingle
Blue Barron And His Orchestra
- Artist
- Blue Barron And His Orchestra
- Label
- MGM Records
- Catalog number
- K10781
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · Single
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1950
- Genre
- Pop
What’s on it
Red Cheeks And White Whiskers / Jolly Jolly Jingle has 2 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
ARed Cheeks And White Whiskers
- Vocals
- The Blue Notes (5)
- Written-By
- Al Hoffman, Bob Merrill
BJolly Jolly Jingle
- Vocals
- Betty Clark, Bobby Beers, The Blue Notes (5)
- Written-By
- Gene Piller, Ruth Roberts
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Where it came from
Released in 1950 by MGM Records, this 78-rpm single represents the quintessential era of mid-century novelty holiday music. Blue Barron, a bandleader known for his 'sweet' style of dance music, utilized his orchestra to tap into the post-war American appetite for lighthearted Christmas tunes that emphasized wholesome, family-friendly entertainment. This record fits within the period's broader trend of big-band leaders pivoting toward thematic holiday tracks to capture seasonal airplay on radio stations across the country.
The musical arrangement reflects the accessible, brass-heavy, and cheerful aesthetic that defined Barron’s popularity during the 1940s and 1950s. Like many releases from MGM's catalog during this time, the production was designed for broad appeal, blending orchestral pop elements with a seasonal narrative. While Barron’s work was often criticized by jazz purists for its overly stylized and commercial approach, it was highly successful in fulfilling its purpose as background music for holiday gatherings and dance halls.
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