Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around (EAD + OC Trailer)
Preview: 12/16/2024 | 3m 31s
Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around (EAD + OC Trailer)
Preview: 12/16/2024 | 3m 31s
Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.
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3 classic songs Brenda Lee performed as a teenager
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These are 3 of Brenda's Lee most notable performances from Jubilee USA, also known as Ozark Jubilee. (7m 16s)
Brenda Lee had a fully formed career before even signing a contract
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Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a deal. (2m 29s)
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades. (2m 56s)
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around (ASL Trailer)
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades. (2m 56s)
Brenda Lee's career started when she was just 8 years old
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Brenda Lee began working as a professional singer at just eight years old to support her family. (2m 35s)
How Brenda Lee's collaboration with producer Owen Bradley changed the course of her career
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Owen Bradley, producer at Decca Records, took Brenda Lee under his wing and became a mentor to her. (2m 20s)
The success of Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”
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Brenda Lee recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” written by Johnny Marx, when she was 12. (1m 28s)
When Brenda Lee eloped with her husband
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Brenda Lee met her husband Ronnie Shacklett at the age of 17 and eloped with him six months later. (2m 34s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...