Brenda Lee‘s 65-year-old Christmas hit, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” has reached the top of the US charts. This is surprising considering Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” usually dominates. However, weariness with Carey’s status as the “Queen of Christmas” may have played a role. Both songs are popular this year, with Carey in second place.

The placement on the charts is influenced by streaming service playlists, where Lee follows Wham!’s “Last Christmas.” Lee’s success is attributed to a new music video and TikTok presence. Originally, the song was not a hit and only reached number 14 in 1960. It resurged in popularity in 2014, and now after 65 years, it is the highlight of Lee’s career.