"The Little Drummer Boy" (originally known as "Carol of the Drum") is a popular #ChristmasSong written by American composer #KatherineKennicottDavis in 1941. First recorded in 1951 by the Austrian #TrappFamily, the song was further popularized by a 1958 recording by the #HarrySimeone Chorale.

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Nr 9 in an ongoing series of posts, sharing my favorite music. Continuing in a Christmas vein:
Written 1941. 1st recording 1952. Here from 1965
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