August 15, 1933 Bobby Helms is born in Bloomington, Indiana. He scored two #1 Country hits in 1957, "Fraulein" and "My Special Angel". 'Jingle Bell Rock', released in late fall of that year initially only went to #13 on the charts. But in the years that followed, the song became a massive hit and a Christmas classic, re-emerging in the charts for several years and achieving gold record status. | GatorRock

NOW THAT'S REAL COUNTRY MUSIC!! ....Bobby Helms singin' the classic "Fraulein"(1957)....(One of the rebuttal-songs Kitty Wells sung about "always being your Fraulein" ...Bobby is probably just as famous for the song everyone knows: "Jingle Bell Rock"——yes that's him lol... ....I know he's looking like a pirate, but Helms lost his sight from a medical condition exacerbated by the constant bright lights shining in the eye ..... He's a trooper... ((Not to be confused with Don Helms, former Hank Wil

Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock (Live. Released in 1957) Merry Christmas everyone! | The 1950s/Early 1960s Music & Memories

Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock (1957) Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock," released in 1957, is a quintessential holiday classic that masterfully blends Christmas cheer with the rock and roll spirit of the era. Written by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe, the song was initially met with skepticism, yet Helms' rendition quickly silenced doubters, becoming an instant hit. Its jangling electric guitar, smooth saxophone, and lively rhythm encapsulate the festive mood, making it a perennial favorite for holiday c

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