"A Marshmallow World" is a song written in 1949 by Carl Sigman and Peter DeRose, and it was released by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. The song first became a hit with Bing Crosby's version in 1950, which peaked at No. 24 on Billboard "Best Selling Pop Singles" chart on January 6, 1951.
Over the years, many artists have covered the song, but Brenda Lee's version is particularly celebrated as a classic that perfectly captures the festive and wintry atmosphere. Brenda Lee included this song in her 1964 Christmas album, Merry Christmas from Brenda Lee. This album, featuring her iconic hit Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, is praised for blending traditional Christmas songs with a pop style. Although the song is centered on winter and is often regarded as a Christmas song, it makes no mention of Christmas itself.
There’s a unique story about Brenda Lee. Her 1958 classic 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 2023, making her the oldest artist to top the chart at the age of 78. With a record-breaking 65 years since its release, could she be the happiest grandma of our time?