most of us knew at least parts of the lyrics, it was that popular at the time. And that was an exciting thing, especially when it was the song my class sang in the Christmas Concert.
"Carol of the Drum"which became known as "Little Drummer Boy" was written in 1941 by Katherine Kennicot Davis { K. K. Davis}. the Trapp Family singers recorded "Little Drummer Boy" in 1955 and in 1958 it was rerecorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale. Of the many versions of this song, none is more dear to my heart that the one sung by Mrs. Walters Third grade class.