David Seville & The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) (1958) In 1958, "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" brought a playful twist to the holiday music scene. Created by Ross Bagdasarian Sr., also known as David Seville, the track introduced Alvin, Simon, and Theodore—three animated chipmunks with distinct personalities. Their high-pitched voices, achieved through an innovative recording technique, became instantly recognizable and revolutionized novelty music. The

"Christmas Don’t Be Late" by Alvin and the Chipmunks is one of the most beloved novelty hits of the holiday season — a true piece of Christmas pop-culture magic. Written and produced in 1958 by Ross Bagdasarian Sr. (better known as David Seville), the song introduced the world to Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, a trio of animated chipmunks who would go on to become cultural icons. Bagdasarian created the Chipmunks’ voices by recording his vocals at half-speed and then speeding up the tape — a ground