Frank Sinatra's rendition of the iconic Chrismas song "Jingle Bells" has entered the Billboard Hot 100, and it now sits comfortably at the No. 20 spot.
According to reports, this is the first time in 56 years that the late singer's song entered the music chart, and his version also happens to be the only one ever to reach the Hot 100.
The streams of Sinatra's song rendition increased by 19% from Dec. 8 to 14, totaling 16.9 million US streams; it also sold over a thousand downloads as well as 15.3 million all-format radio audiences.
Frank Sinatra's 'Jingle Bell' Rendition
According to reports, "Jingle Bell" is not an unfamiliar song among music listeners and lovers; several different renditions of the song have entered Billboard's music charts over the years.
Among the songs that peaked on the Hot 100 are Kimberly Locke's rendition which hit No. 1 on Billboard Adult Contemporary Top 30 in 2006, Lauren Daingle's version which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Christian Airplay to 50 in 2016, and even the version recorded by the cast of the musical series "Glee" also reached No. 10 on Billboard Holiday Digital Top 25 in 2010.
Meghan Trainor's "Jingle Bell" earned the No. 74 slot on the Holiday 100 chart as of this writing. There is still a possibility Sinatra's rendition of the Christmas song will climb even higher on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Frank Sinatra's Legacy
Sinatra is known to release some of the most recognizable songs played in the radio to this day, including "My Way," "Fly Me to the Moon," "New York, New York," "Strangers in the Night," "Somethin' Stupid," "Blue Moon," and more.
He was born Dec. 12, 1915, and died May 14, 1998, at the age of 82 due to a heart attack.
According to Billboard, the singer is one of the most accomplished and revered singers of all time. He was the first artist to win a Grammy Award for Album of the Year twice and thrice with "Come Dance With Me!," "September of My Years," and "A Man and His Music."
Aside from a well-established, successful career in music, Sinatra also enjoyed a great acting career.
He earned an Oscar for his supporting role in "From Here to Eternity," released in 1953. He was later nominated for best actor in the movie "The Man With the Golden Arm."
He was also nominated for an Emmy award for Best Male Singer in 1956.
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