Christmas 45's - The Chipmunk Song - The Chipmunks with David Seville

"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" is a song written by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. (a.k.a. David Seville) in 1958. Although it was written and sung by Bagdasarian (in the form of a chipmunk voice), the singing credits are given to The Chipmunks, a fictional singing group consisting of three chipmunks by the names of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.
The song was very successful, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, becoming The Chipmunks' first (and only), as well as David Seville's second and final, #1 single. It has the distinction of being the only Christmas record to reach #1 on the same chart. The single sold 4.5 million copies, according to Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. Ironically, before the song's success, "The Chipmunk Song" was featured on American Bandstand's "Rate-A-Record" segment and received the lowest possible rating of 35 across the board.
Between 19591962, the single managed to re-enter the Hot 100, peaking at #41 in 1959, #45 in 1960, and #39 in 1962. (Starting in 1963, Billboard would list re-current Christmas songs on a separate chart.) The song managed to chart on the Hot Digital Songs for the first time in 2005, peaking at #35 on that chart.
"The Chipmunk Song" is the last Christmas song to reach #1 on any US single record chart totaling performance of all available records.
With the release and popularity of the film Alvin and the Chipmunks in December 2007, "The Chipmunk Song" re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at #70. At the same time, a remixed version of the song that appears on the Chipmunks' 2007 album (and soundtrack to the film) Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, peaked at #66 and was credited as "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) (2007 Version)".

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• David Seville
• Christmas Don't Be Late
• 1958

[mlaura40s]

I wonder what the chipmunks will sound like when that 45 is played on a 33 rpm speed. LOL

[Ne14Gr8Music]

@mlaura40s It's kind of funny actually. I might post one played at 16, 33, and 78 speed to show what it sounds like. Thanks for the idea. ha ha

[mkl62]

A #1 hit for The Chipmunks and David Seville in December 1958. It is the only Christmas song to hit #1. Afterwards, Billboard established a separate chart for Christmas hits. The Chipmunks were the first cartoon act to hit #1. 11 years later, another cartoon act would hit #1. Who were they? Stay tuned.

[Ne14Gr8Music]

@mkl62 Ahh yes, that would be the Archies with "Sugar, Sugar". I'll post that in the next week or so. :-)

[EverlyLove]

Precious. Brings back sweet memories.

[Ne14Gr8Music]

Oh yes, I've loved this one for as long as I can remember. Thanks for your comment. :-)

[genia106]

My Darling Lloyd,

This is the kind of CHRISTMAS music I love. This makes me SMILE! I feel like decorating...see what you have done to me. Seriously, this is WONDERFUL!

Let me be the first to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS! :-))))))

[jj12332133]

good



[TylerMusicBoi]

So many memories listening to this while I decorate the tree! Nice to hear this from vinyl... just adds to the nostalgia! :) Thanks for uploading!

[kenshirothefist3000]

wow esto si es musica

[Madskillz434]

At 1:14 I noticed Theodore's voice.

[DaveWollenberg]

David was photographed with a cigarette in his hand. I wonder if he wisely quit before his death in '72? Billboard's 47th #1 hit of the rock era. God bless! RIP, Dave. ALLLLVINNN!

[mlaura40s]

@mlaura40s Glad U like my idea. :D

[TEMPmichaelhansen]

i have the red vinyl and

i remember this also

now please post the b side

[TEMPmichaelhansen]

@vwestlife

or electronic stereo