The Little Drummer Boy
The Little Drummer Boy a song by Katherine K. Davis on Foxsoundi
About The Little Drummer Boy
"The Little Drummer Boy" (originally known as "Carol of the Drum") is a popular Christmas song written by the American classical music composer and teacher Katherine K. Davis[1] in 1941. It was recorded in 1955 by The Trapp Family Singers[2] and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry Simeone Chorale. This version was re-released successfully for several years and the song has been recorded many times since. [1] Other spelling: Katherine Kennicott Davis [2] Other spelling: Trapp Family Singers .
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About this song
- Credited to
- Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone, Albrecht Mayer, The King's Singers
- Album
- Joy To The World - Feel Good Christmas · Track 45 of 50
- Released
- December 5, 2024
- Duration
- 3:11
- On Last.fm
- 636 listeners on Last.fm
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