Frank Sinatra's beloved "Christmas" anthem attains a new height, approximately 70 years after its initial release.
Frankie Sinatra scores a hat-trick of hits in the U.K. this week, thanks solely to his obsessive recording and releasing of Christmas tunes throughout his lifetime. The crooner frequently appears on various major rankings globally during the holiday season, with his classic Christmas songs often ranked among the most cherished in history. People just can't seem to get enough of Sinatra welcoming the festive season in his unique style.
It's not unusual to see Sinatra re-emerging on the charts every December, even with several tracks at once - something that's quite unusual for most legacy acts. What sets this comeback apart is how high his current best-performing track soars.
Sinatra's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" shoots up the U.K.'s singles chart this week. The melancholic tune climbs from No. 62 to No. 45, coming dangerously close to entering the top 40 for the first time. This new position marks a record high for the song in the country on this specific chart.
The song was first made famous by Judy Garland in the film Meet Me in St. Louis. Despite the movie not being set around the holiday season, the film has become synonymous with this time of year mainly due to this one song. Sinatra's cover was released nearly 70 years ago, and it's taken this long to reach its new peak position.
As it moves up the list of the most popular songs in the U.K., "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is also seeing an increase in popularity on the only other chart it features this week. The cheerful tune enters the top 40 on the Official Streaming chart, reaching No. 36. It could be a new all-time high for the track, although the Official Charts Company, the U.K.'s equivalent to the Billboard, does not track this chart as diligently as others.
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is currently Sinatra's highest-ranking song on the U.K. singles chart, and all three of his hits are improving their positions. "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" jumps from No. 86 to No. 54, although it hasn't reached its best-ever showing yet.
Meanwhile, Sinatra's "Jingle Bells" returns to the U.K. singles chart this week. The song re-enters the competitive chart at No. 67, which isn't far from its previous peak position at No. 60.
Both "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" and "Jingle Bells" see a significant increase in plays on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, with U.K. listeners eagerly tuning in to their favorite holiday carols. The former makes a substantial leap from No. 66 to No. 49, while "Jingle Bells" climbs more than 30 places at once to settle at No. 61 on the streaming-only chart.
The song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra, originally made famous by Judy Garland, sees a significant resurgence this week, climbing up the U.K.'s singles chart from No. 62 to No. 45. This marks a new record high for the song in the country on this specific chart, and it's also performing well on the Official Streaming chart, entering the top 40 at No. 36. This comeback isn't unprecedented for Sinatra, as his Christmas tunes often re-emerge on charts each December.
Despite the song being a cover, Sinatra's version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" has become a beloved Christmas classic in its own right. The song's increased popularity has led to increased sales, with Frank Sinatra's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" seeing a boost in sales this week.
The song's resurgence isn't limited to the U.K. charts, as it's also seeing success on other major rankings globally during the holiday season. In fact, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is often ranked among the most cherished Christmas songs in history, making it a staple of the holiday season.
The success of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" isn't surprising given Frank Sinatra's status as a beloved crooner and holiday music icon. Sinatra is known for his unique style of delivering holiday tunes, which has resonated with fans for decades.
As Sinatra's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" continues to soar up the charts, it's clear that there's no shortage of demand for Sinatra's classic Christmas tunes. Whether it's being played on the radio, streamed on music platforms, or sung along to at holiday parties, the song is sure to be a hit once again this year.
