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How did a 1941 Christmas carol become a viral a cappella sensation in the 21st century?

"Little Drummer Boy," originally titled "Carol of the Drum," was written by Katherine Kennicott Davis as a modern Christmas classic. The Pentatonix version revitalized the song in 2013 with layered vocal harmonies, earning Grammy recognition and over 200 million YouTube views.

Who originally composed "The Little Drummer Boy"?

A classic Christmas song written by Katherine K. Davis, with contributions by Harry Simeone and Henry Onorati, famously performed by choirs and adapted into numerous arrangements.

Who popularized the modern version of "The Little Drummer Boy"?

Although traditionally attributed, the song was composed by Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941. It gained worldwide fame through Bing Crosby's 1958 recording and remains a staple of Christmas music.

Did you know "The Little Drummer Boy" was originally titled "Carol of the Drum" when Katherine K. Davis composed it?

A popular Christmas carol depicting a poor drummer boy humbly offering his music to the newborn Jesus. Often associated with folk and sacred traditions.

What Christmas song features a poor boy's humble gift of drumming for the newborn Jesus?

One of the most recorded Christmas songs of the 20th century, originally titled "Carol of the Drum". First popularized by the Trapp Family Singers in 1955, later made famous by the 1958 Harry Simeone Chorale version.

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