She is one of the true greats. The only female inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Country Hall of Fame, plus just for good measure, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. She was the top selling female artist of the 1960s and the Beatles were actually HER opening act. She's still with us and doesn't get as many props as she should because she is a sweet unassuming lady. She takes her place among the early pioneers like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
The nickname came not only from her voice and her size, but from one of her very first songs, titled "Dynamite". There's an absolutely adorable live video of her very young self singing it on stage.
Imagine 15 yrs old, live, no auto tune and other gimmicks. She had a lot of great songs, All Alone Am I, Emotions, I Want to be Wanted and so many more.
She had a lot of poise for an adolescent. Breath control and knowing how to vary her position relative to the microphone is the hallmark of someone who knows what the word dynamics means. She really had it.
Way before her teens. She started performing professionally when she was 5 and received a recording contract when the was 10 or 11, in 1955. She released her 1st charted hit at 12 years old.
*Brenda Mae Tarpley* (born December 11, 1944) Known professionally as Brenda Lee. She was born in the charity ward of Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia - Her family was poor. As a child, she shared a bed with her brother and sister in a series of three-room houses without running water. * At 4ft 9 inches tall she received the nickname “Little Miss Dynamite” in 1957, after recording the song “Dynamite’ when she was 12. * On July 30, 1956 she was signed by Decca Records and her first record was “Jambalaya “ * “I’m Sorry “ her signature song was recorded in 1960, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Chart. It was her first Gold single and was nominated for a Grammy Award. * In 1962 , while touring West Germany, the Beatles were her opening act at the famous Star-Club * Brenda now lives in Nashville, Tennessee * *Performing rockabilly, pop and country music she had 47 US chart hits during the 1960s and is ranked fourth in that decade, surpassed only by Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Ray Charles. She is known for her 1960 hit (at 15 years old) “I’m Sorry” and 1958’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” , which has become a Christmas standard.
Actually u might know Brenda Lee already at least u may have heard every year around this time singing ROCKIN AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE. Such a beautiful powerhouse voice.
I love you too so much !!!! I love to see the expressions on your faces of songs that I've been so blessed to know for years. Enjoy, I enjoy watching you to its fabulous
So old school. You have to 2-step dance to a sad song. Heard this back in the old days when I was just a child. I'll be 70 next year and it still sounds great! What memories. Thank you.
When I was young, here in Texas, there were churches having record smashing get together. The Baptist’s around here were totally against new music and anyone dancing! I love the Platters!
Brenda Lee -- So many memories. This sweet girl recorded this, her "signature" song in 1960. She was a really big star in the 60's. Loved that "Oh, Uh Uh Oh, Uh Uh Oh Yes." I probably will get bashed for this, but I always thought that Brenda Lee and Ronnie Spector (Be My Baby) both, altho very different had this kind wonderfully cool way of doing that with their voice. Never found out what that musical technique actually was, but it was always so distinct. Anybody else think this as well, I wonder? BTW - Love watching you guys watching our old songs for the first time. I'm sure you probably have listened to Wild Cherry's Play that Funkie Music? If not, hope you do -- one of my favorites back in the day.
Brenda Lee, born Brenda Mae Tarpley, started performing at a very early age and became the major breadwinner for her family when her dad was killed on the job when she was 9 years old. She had her first hit at the age of 12 with "One Step At a Time" in 1957. She was produced by Owen Bradley, who also produced such greats as Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, and Loretta Lynn. "I'm Sorry" was released in 1960 when she was only 15 years old.
Brenda was 16 when she sang this in 1960 ,she's got many songs 🎵, and she'll be 77yrs young next month, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!
She is one of the greatest crossover artist ever. She was a huge country singing star who also did rock & roll music. Her most famous song is the (1958) multi platinum song title "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." This song is played everywhere around the world during the Christmas holidays. And it has become more popular due to being in hundreds of movies over the years. If when you go shopping in many stores during the Christmas season. This song is being played over and over again. That is how popular the song has become. It is also one of the most played songs in movies. The song "I'm Sorry." Came out in (1960). It went to number one in both country and rock music charts. She was a small package, and a bundle of energy set to music. You can never go wrong going down the rabbit hole that this Brenda Lee. Great reaction as always... Note: Here are some of her best songs to react to. The End of the World (1963), All Alone Am I (1963), Fool Number One (1960), Losing You (1963), Sweet Nothins' (1960), Jambalaya (1963) perform live on the Ed Sullivan Show. This song you must react to. She breaks down what Jambalaya means. She first recorded it back in (1958).
Great singer & beautiful voice❤️. I saw her & Freddie fender. At theater in the round in Houston. My husband was so in love with her. 💞💞💞💞💞. And she was so dam short,. She looked like a little girl 🤩
I love Brenda Lee 😢💗🎶 she was only 15 here!! Back in the 50’s - 60’s she was so popular . Brenda was the family breadwinner at 12 years old ! Began singing at 5 years old & got a contract at 10 or 12 she was so popular that she was right up in record sales with Elvis & Roy Orbison💜💎💫🥰
she was a cheerleader at Mapelwood High School and lived on Alhambra Circle for a time in Nashville, TN. Check out her appearance on the Grand Old Opry when she was very young.
One of THE BEST ladies on this planet. I have known her for many many years. She deserves ALL the flowers in this world. We need to treasure this Lady and recognize her again like she used to be! 👑
OMG this is a classic from way backs. Mt dad thrashed this. But saying that. The first song I herd of hers. Was when she was 11. Jambalaya. She has so many classics.
You should listen to her singing Rocking around the Christmas tree, appropriate for this time of the year guys. You should also listen to Connie Frances and Patsy Cline, they were in the same era as Brenda and sound similar.
Brenda Lee's Rocking Around the Christmas 🎄 has been my favourite Christmas carol since I was a little girl in the 70s. 😊 Hello from Ontario, Canada! 👋
She was 15 when she recorded this song. Brenda is only 4'9". She is known as Little Miss Dynamite Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Recording the song "Dynamite" when she was 12, and was one of the earliest pop stars to have a major contemporary international following. Performing rockabilly, pop and country music, she had 47 US chart hits during the 1960s and is ranked fourth in that decade, surpassed only by Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Ray Charles. She is known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", which has become a Christmas standard. She was only 13 when she recorded it.
15 y/o, that's how old she was ------------the spring & summer, of 1960, I was in 2nd semester of 8th grade, 13 y/o . ' little Miss Dynamite, Brenda Lee .
Had the pleasure of seeing her perform @ the local county fair before she was "big". Though @ 4'9" tall was tiny. She was fantastic though none of us knew she would become such a star.
To sing this extraordinarily well she must be an alien!
She is one of the true greats. The only female inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Country Hall of Fame, plus just for good measure, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. She was the top selling female artist of the 1960s and the Beatles were actually HER opening act. She's still with us and doesn't get as many props as she should because she is a sweet unassuming lady. She takes her place among the early pioneers like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
Elvis is in both hall of fames as well..
@@davidwalker683 Yes, correct, I should have said the only female, not person.
All good...
Her performances were so great and unique that she became a cultural icon in that she is referenced in songs and movies.
Dale B thank you for that. I’ve heard her name but never heard this angel sing.
Omg she sang so beautiful. I grew up watching my grandmother listisong to this. Brings back memories
Love that cute southern belle accent.
She was 15 when this song hit. She was all of 4' 9" tall.
WOW
she’s just a “add a little spice “
Little miss dynamite
She's still 4'-9". Same voice, too! ❤️
And she was only 15! She was born with her voice. That’s really an awesome and amazing voice!
They don't call her little miss dynamite for nothing. She also does "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree"
I love her version!
An ABSOLUTE STAPLE, about this time of year...
How about SWEET NOTHING'S? She was on 🔥🔥 FIRE. Ahahaha 😀
Love the guitar in that song.
I love how you young people enjoy the oldies
Oh, I'm getting strong memories of Brenda Lee on the car radio.....'Johnny Sometime'.....
Itty bitty teenager with the voice of an angel. She was so amazing. Pure talent, no autotune.
So much talent packed into such a small package, her nickname is "Little Miss Dynamite".
The nickname came not only from her voice and her size, but from one of her very first songs, titled "Dynamite". There's an absolutely adorable live video of her very young self singing it on stage.
Imagine 15 yrs old, live, no auto tune and other gimmicks. She had a lot of great songs, All Alone Am I, Emotions, I Want to be Wanted and so many more.
Great song.
BOTH WERE GREATLY APPRECIATED
You really got to hear Brenda lee do rocking around the Christmas tree
Finally Brenda Lee! Love love Brenda Lee❤️ (She's really sorry💗)
You should hear her sing All Alone Am I. Her vocals are out of this world.
love that one too
And "Losing you" - absolutely amazing!
My favorite Brenda Lee song.
@@jeanettesmith765 mine too.
“Sweet nothings”by Brenda Lee
What a superb voice! Beautiful and so sweet!
I loved this song when I was a young girl in the 90s. Absolutely loved her voice.
She was only 15 when she recorded this song!
She had a lot of poise for an adolescent. Breath control and knowing how to vary her position relative to the microphone is the hallmark of someone who knows what the word dynamics means. She really had it.
They used to call her little dynamite back in the day. My high school days again. Thanks so much.
When I was in high school I had a crush on Brenda Lee. She came to perform at our county fair. I was so excited. I walked two miles to that concert.
Incredible no words stunning powerful beyond description one of the best all time...This young girl women deserves so much more credit 10 out of 10
Brenda Lee sounds soooo smooth awesome.
She was feisty, tough, sweet and talented to the core. I remember listening to her as a kid myself.
She sings Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. She was a teenager when she started.
She was a little girl when she started. I saw her when I was younger than her on some country music show. She just blew them away.
Way before her teens. She started performing professionally when she was 5 and received a recording contract when the was 10 or 11, in 1955. She released her 1st charted hit at 12 years old.
Soothing??
More like gentle, lovely, heartfelt pain.
great song
I'm sorry, by Brenda Lee, came out in 1960. The year I was born. 👏
My favorite is All Alone Am I. My cousin's favorite song. He died at 13 years old in 1970. One of my favorite singers.
She’s 15. Check out Sweet Nothings
The radio's playin' some forgotten song. Brenda Lee's "Coming on Strong". Radar Love!
Love you guys for loving Brenda Lee. And she could belt like no other, too. As you can probably imagine.
She's been singing since 1951.
That’s just incredibly awesome 😎
She’s only 12 years old… Amazing!
All Alone am I by Brenda is another great song
*Brenda Mae Tarpley* (born December 11, 1944)
Known professionally as Brenda Lee. She was born in the charity ward of Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia - Her family was poor. As a child, she shared a bed with her brother and sister in a series of three-room houses without running water.
* At 4ft 9 inches tall she received the nickname “Little Miss Dynamite” in 1957, after recording the song “Dynamite’ when she was 12.
* On July 30, 1956 she was signed by Decca Records and her first record was “Jambalaya “
* “I’m Sorry “ her signature song was recorded in 1960, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Chart. It was her first Gold single and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
* In 1962 , while touring West Germany, the Beatles were her opening act at the famous Star-Club
* Brenda now lives in Nashville, Tennessee *
*Performing rockabilly, pop and country music she had 47 US chart hits during the 1960s and is ranked fourth in that decade, surpassed only by Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Ray Charles.
She is known for her 1960 hit (at 15 years old) “I’m Sorry” and 1958’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” , which has become a Christmas standard.
Nice chronology, sir!!!
@@vincentsablan732 Thank you 😊
Actually u might know Brenda Lee already at least u may have heard every year around this time singing ROCKIN AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE. Such a beautiful powerhouse voice.
I love you too so much !!!! I love to see the expressions on your faces of songs that I've been so blessed to know for years. Enjoy, I enjoy watching you to its fabulous
Play by,Brenda Lee..Rocking around the Christmas tree
My mother used to listen to Brenda Lee. RIP MOM ❤️
Simply fantastic, such a angelic voice. 😇😇😇😇😇
One of my favorite voices of all time!
So old school. You have to 2-step dance to a sad song. Heard this back in the old days when I was just a child. I'll be 70 next year and it still sounds great! What memories. Thank you.
An fantastic singer
SO GREAT TO SEE THIS GO FIND MORE SHE WAS REALLY SMALL WOMAN AND THAT VOICE IS REAL. WHAT YOU HEAR IS REAL. SHE AT A OLDER AGE SOUNDS JUST AS GOOD
Loving this songs from the 60's...You need to do The Platters and Only You.
When I was young, here in Texas, there were churches having record smashing get together. The Baptist’s around here were totally against new music and anyone dancing! I love the Platters!
Brenda Lee -- So many memories. This sweet girl recorded this, her "signature" song in 1960. She was a really big star in the 60's. Loved that "Oh, Uh Uh Oh, Uh Uh Oh Yes." I probably will get bashed for this, but I always thought that Brenda Lee and Ronnie Spector (Be My Baby) both, altho very different had this kind wonderfully cool way of doing that with their voice. Never found out what that musical technique actually was, but it was always so distinct. Anybody else think this as well, I wonder? BTW - Love watching you guys watching our old songs for the first time. I'm sure you probably have listened to Wild Cherry's Play that Funkie Music? If not, hope you do -- one of my favorites back in the day.
She had an incredible voice and I believe was only 15 when this song came out. You should watch her sing 'All Alone Am I'.
Maybe during Christmas you heard a song “rocking around the Christmas tree?” That’s her.
FOLKS-------------YOU NEED TO HEAR BRENDA SING " EMOTIONS " -----------MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE BY HER.
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree is a Banger radio stations play this song all through the Holidays , please check this one out ♥️
Brenda Lee, born Brenda Mae Tarpley, started performing at a very early age and became the major breadwinner for her family when her dad was killed on the job when she was 9 years old. She had her first hit at the age of 12 with "One Step At a Time" in 1957. She was produced by Owen Bradley, who also produced such greats as Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, and Loretta Lynn. "I'm Sorry" was released in 1960 when she was only 15 years old.
Brenda was 16 when she sang this in 1960 ,she's got many songs 🎵, and she'll be 77yrs young next month, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!
Powerful voice from a tiney , very young girl. “ all alone am I “ next?
She is one of the greatest crossover artist ever. She was a huge country singing star who also did rock & roll music.
Her most famous song is the (1958) multi platinum song title "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." This song is played everywhere around the world during the Christmas holidays. And it has become more popular due to being in hundreds of movies over the years. If when you go shopping in many stores during the Christmas season. This song is being played over and over again. That is how popular the song has become. It is also one of the most played songs in movies.
The song "I'm Sorry." Came out in (1960). It went to number one in both country and rock music charts. She was a small package, and a bundle of energy set to music. You can never go wrong going down the rabbit hole that this Brenda Lee. Great reaction as always...
Note: Here are some of her best songs to react to. The End of the World (1963), All Alone Am I (1963), Fool Number One (1960), Losing You (1963), Sweet Nothins' (1960), Jambalaya (1963) perform live on the Ed Sullivan Show. This song you must react to. She breaks down what Jambalaya means. She first recorded it back in (1958).
"The End of the World" was recorded by Skeeter Davis. Brenda also recorded it, but Skeeter had the big hit.
Great singer & beautiful voice❤️. I saw her & Freddie fender. At theater in the round in Houston. My husband was so in love with her. 💞💞💞💞💞. And she was so dam short,. She looked like a little girl 🤩
I love Brenda Lee 😢💗🎶 she was only 15 here!! Back in the 50’s - 60’s she was so popular . Brenda was the family breadwinner at 12 years old ! Began singing at 5 years old & got a contract at 10 or 12 she was so popular that she was right up in record sales with Elvis & Roy Orbison💜💎💫🥰
what's more amazing is that she was 15 yrs. old when she sang this song. (1960)
All that verbal power coming out of a 4 ft 9 body
she was a cheerleader at Mapelwood High School and lived on Alhambra Circle for a time in Nashville, TN. Check out her appearance on the Grand Old Opry when she was very young.
Brenda was 15 years old when she sang this!
One of THE BEST ladies on this planet. I have known her for many many years. She deserves ALL the flowers in this world. We need to treasure this Lady and recognize her again like she used to be! 👑
I love these guys Mel and Shawn your the best
Great singer loved her back in the day
You too are such a cute and good looking couple loved this beautiful song
please play more Brenda...
My Mom loved this song. I love this song. Brenda Lee is wonderful.
Every childhood Christmas memory includes her Christmas album.
Listen to her sing Sweet Nothings
Her voice was out of this world..try reacting to Big Four Poster Bed..one of my all-time favorites!!!
Brenda Lee aka Little Miss Dynamite, only 15 years old, powerful voice for a young woman.
She was one of a kind and had lots and lots of hits over the years.
I grew up listening to these great ladies,,,brenda( little miss dynamite) patsy cline, Helen saperro,,Tammy Wynette,,billie joe spears etc
Her book Little Miss Dynamite is really good. Interesting life and tons of fun pictures 🎶🎵
this is my favorite of Bobby Caldwell...was my weddingmsong for 28 years ago
OMG this is a classic from way backs. Mt dad thrashed this. But saying that. The first song I herd of hers. Was when she was 11. Jambalaya. She has so many classics.
15 years old ! lol....such a classic oldie
She's one of my favorites along with Dinah Washington, Etta James and my very favorite Timi Yuro "MY FOOLISH HEART", OMG!!!
My mother loved her music, she named me after her.
I was about 6 years old when this came out... I have always loved it
❤️Brenda Lee. Another great voice is Timi Yuro singing “Hurt.”
timi yuro is class
FYI, ............ she was 15 years old, when she recorded "I'm Sorry".
Please do Sonny and Cher, The Beat goes on! I remember this song so well, I was only 9 years old" still love Cher! 💘
My wifes name is Brenda Lee and I have to move heaven and earth to get her to sing. But when she does, it's worth the effort! PEACE!!!!!
You should listen to her singing Rocking around the Christmas tree, appropriate for this time of the year guys. You should also listen to Connie Frances and Patsy Cline, they were in the same era as Brenda and sound similar.
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Brenda Lee's Rocking Around the Christmas 🎄 has been my favourite Christmas carol since I was a little girl in the 70s. 😊
Hello from Ontario, Canada! 👋
Christmas is coming-- Check out her "Rockin Around The Christmas Tree". She recorded it when she was 13.
I just love her singing, yes she is powerful but so smooth. I just love her Rockin Around the Christmas Tree at such a young age.
Connie Francis, another terrific singer from this era.
Beautiful voices, long before auto-tune...
@@barefootanimist Auto-tuned in utero ...
Dont forget Little Peggy March.
I'm Sorry was the last ever 78 issued in the UK.
She was a voice actor in Lady and the Tramp. She sings the song “He’s a Tramp”
biscuit of 4 ft 9 inches she packs a punch so to speak 😂😂❤❤ love her...
I'm Sorry" is a 1960 hit song by 15-year-old American singer Brenda Lee.
She was 15 when she recorded this song. Brenda is only 4'9". She is known as Little Miss Dynamite Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Recording the song "Dynamite" when she was 12, and was one of the earliest pop stars to have a major contemporary international following. Performing rockabilly, pop and country music, she had 47 US chart hits during the 1960s and is ranked fourth in that decade, surpassed only by Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Ray Charles. She is known for her 1960 hit "I'm Sorry", and 1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", which has become a Christmas standard. She was only 13 when she recorded it.
She was just 16 when this song was released.
15 y/o, that's how old she was ------------the spring & summer, of 1960, I was in 2nd semester of 8th grade, 13 y/o . ' little Miss Dynamite, Brenda Lee .
I wonder how she would have done on The Voice ? Good selection. Cheers
Had the pleasure of seeing her perform @ the local county fair before she was "big". Though @ 4'9" tall was tiny. She was fantastic though none of us knew she would become such a star.
Growing up I always like Brenda Lee we had some good white singers in my time she was so tiny but had a very powerful voice loved her singing
I think she had been singing publicly since she was 6. Her nickname was Little Miss Dynamite because she also rocked too - check out Sweet Nuthins.