"The Chipmunk Song" stayed in the top 40 from December until mid-February - just long enough to overlap there with Bagdasarian's next single, "Alvin's Harmonica," which reached No. 3.

Explore the surprising history and impact of novelty songs, from the Chipmunks to 'Weird Al' Yankovic and beyond.

It's the most wonderful time of the year - especially if you love Christmas music. "Feliz Navidad" by José Feliciano cracked the top ten in the Billboard charts for the first time since being ...

Struggling songwriter David Seville sang slowly while recording at half speed to create “The Chipmunk Song,” the last Christmas song to hit No. 1 for six decades.