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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]
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Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.
This version contains extended audio description and large open captions. Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today.
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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Special | 1h 13s
This version contains extended audio description and large open captions. Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today.
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