Sinatra Reaches an All-Time High with One of His Most Recognized Solo Hits
There's a bunch of vintage vocalists whose tunes re-emerge as popular choices each Christmas. Names like Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, and notably, Frank Sinatra, frequently make an appearance on charts worldwide. This week, Sinatra's fame is soaring in the UK, with a significant surge in popularity for one of his iconic tracks.
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is the track in question, witnessing an extraordinary climb this week in the UK. Millions of Britons are celebrating the festivities, and this timeless tune is reaping the benefits. It's not merely rising; it's breaking records.
This classic number appears in two different music rankings in the UK this week. Simultaneously, it climbs to new heights on both lists, with the resurge in interest in the decades-old recording being the driving force.
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" peaks highest on the Official Streaming chart, which ranks the most-streamed songs each week in the UK. This time around, Sinatra propels the song to No. 47, up from its previous position at No. 55.
The song's popularity is also boosting its position on the main roster of the most-consumed tracks in the UK. Sinatra moves from No. 75 to No. 62, setting a new all-time high, on this competitive chart, dominated this week by holiday favorites.
Remarkably, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" didn't debut on the UK songs chart until five years ago, despite Sinatra's passing in 1998. In 2019, the song entered the chart at No. 100, rose to No. 93 the subsequent year, and only recently began its annual ascent after a brief hiatus.
Currently, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is one of two Sinatra tracks on the UK's songs chart. Further down the list lies "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," which jumps from No. 100 to No. 86, though it has reached as high as No. 33 in the past.
Frank Sinatra's rendition of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is currently gaining immense popularity in the UK charts, breaking records with its extraordinary climb this week. The classic track is not only dominating the Official Streaming chart, where it climbed from No. 55 to No. 47, but also making significant strides on the main roster of the most-consumed tracks in the UK, moving from No. 75 to No. 62. Interestingly, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" didn't make its first appearance on the UK songs chart until five years ago, despite Sinatra's passing in 1998. On the Billboard side, the song's streams of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" have also surged, and it's safe to say that this holiday season, Frank Sinatra is once again making a significant impact on the UK charts, echoing his fame that spans decades. According to Forbes, Frank Sinatra continues to be one of the best-selling music artists of all time, generating millions in earnings every year, even in death.
