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"said to be a 16th-century traditional carol from Gascony"
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Based on Psalm 98, 96:11–12 and Genesis 3:17–18
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1751: earliest manuscript
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Robert Burns
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First mentioned in 1823
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English translation of "Adeste Fideles"
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"dating from at least the mid 19th century,[2], but possibly much older."
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Tune, Latin translation earlier.
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Tune dates back to sixteenth century. English words in 1862.
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English lyrics in 1884. Welsh song "Ar Hyd y Nos" first recorded 1784.
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Lyrics 1872 by Christina Rossetti; first set to music in 1906.
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Melody from 12th-century France; modern English lyrics from 1920s.
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Ukrainian; melody based on 1917 Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk" ("The Little Swallow.")
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Written for Frank Sinatra
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Co-written by Frank Sinatra.
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Written by Roger Miller
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Vince Vance & The Valiants
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Mariah Carey
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Taylor Swift wrote, recorded, and released the song and music video in six days.