The Little Drummer Boy

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Year
1958
Peak Position
#13
Weeks on Chart
28
Total Ratings
0

Artist Bio:
The Harry Simeone Chorale was an American vocal group founded by Harry Simeone, a music arranger, conductor, and composer. The chorale is best known for their popular Christmas song "The Little Drummer Boy," which was originally recorded in 1958 and has since become a holiday classic. The group's rendition of the song reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1958 and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.


The Harry Simeone Chorale released several albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s, featuring a mix of sacred and secular music. In addition to their Christmas music, the group also recorded traditional folk songs, hymns, and popular tunes of the time. The Harry Simeone Chorale's music is characterized by their lush vocal harmonies and Simeone's skillful arrangements, which helped them stand out in the crowded vocal group scene of the mid-20th century.

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