"It's very basic," Joel Smallbone, 36, tells PEOPLE, explaining how he and his brother cracked the "Little Drummer Boy" code. "This is a song about a boy who's playing a drum for Jesus.

Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing their hit song "Little Drummer Boy" on the TV Christmas special "Merrie Olde Christmas," circa 1977. (Screen Archives/Getty Images) "I hate this song.

"Little Drummer Boy" is only one of the many exciting performances set to be featured on the episode, premiering on Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. ET.

The Little Drummer Boy features amazing stop-motion animation that helped pave the way for animated films to follow. It was made by the same people who brought you Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, and ...

The Little Drummer Boy grew up to be a pretty lousy musician — and kind of an a-hole. On Thursday, James Corden found the Little Drummer Boy — yes, the Little Drummer Boy — who apparently ...

The Got Talent legend recorded a lovely version of "Little Drummer Boy" in 2013 as the third track from her holiday album Home for Christmas. The album is a collection of some of the most well ...

Carrie Underwood's new Christmas duet with her son Isaiah brought out "so many emotions," the country superstar admits. The 5-year-old's version of "Little Drummer Boy" with his mama arrived on ...

That something, in this case: hearing the song “Little Drummer Boy,” a holiday season classic tune that is as much a part of the fabric of Christmastime as a song can be.

‘Little Drummer Boy’ is a top three Christmas song imho. Imagine that you come to see the messiah and he’s been given all sorts of regal gifts like frankincense and myrrh.

Carrie Underwood 's stories of her son Isaiah singing " Little Drummer Boy" with her for her My Gift album have brought a lot of smiles and joy to her fans' lives this holiday season, but an ...

Dressed like a toy soldier, Jeong delivers his rendition of the Christmas classic "Little Drummer Boy," while giving extra emphasis to the "Pa-rum-pum-pum-pums." You can sing along, with help from ...

Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy went on to become one of Bowie's most successful and fastest-selling singles, with sales of over 250,000 within its first month, which led to it being certified ...