The popular Christmas song “Jingle bells” was composed by?
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James Stephen John
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James Strauss Benedict
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James Pierpont
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James Marrison
C
Correct answer
Explanation
James Pierpont (originally titled 'One Horse Open Sleigh') composed 'Jingle Bells' in 1857, making it one of the most commonly sung secular Christmas songs. The composition is correctly attributed to him. The other James names provided are incorrect attributions.