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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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"'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!'", also known as simply "'Let It Snow'", is a song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945. It was written in Hollywood, California during a heat wave as Cahn and Styne imagined cooler conditions.

Despite the lyrics making no mention of any holiday, the song has come to be regarded as a Christmas song worldwide due to its winter theme, being played on radio stations during the Christmas and holiday season, and having often been covered by various artists on Christmas-themed albums. However, in the Southern Hemisphere, it can be played during the winter months of June, July, and August; and in New Zealand, some play it at Matariki.

Recording history



First recorded for RCA Victor in 1945 by Vaughn Monroe, it became a popular hit, reaching No. 1 on the 'Billboard' Best Sellers music chart in late January and through February 1946. Woody Herman's 1945 recording peaked at No. 7 on the 'Billboard' chart.

Other notable recordings:

* 1962 - Bing Crosby, on his album 'I Wish You a Merry Christmas'.

* 1991 - Helen Merrill records a cover of the song for the album 'Christmas Song Book' (Victor, VICJ 91), released in Japan and the United States of America .

* 2005 Carly Simon, on a CD single. Her version is unusual in being sung from the point of view of the host instead of the guest. It peaked at No. 6 on the 'Billboard' Adult Contemporary chart.

* 2012 Rod Stewart, on his album 'Merry Christmas, Baby'. Stewart's version reached No. 1 on 'Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in December 2012. The song remained in the No. 1 spot for a total of five weeks, tying it for the longest leading rendition of a holiday title in the history of the chart.

Frank Sinatra version



American singer Frank Sinatra released a version as a single in 1950 that featured The B. Swanson Quartet.

'Weekly charts'

Certifications



Dean Martin version



American singer Dean Martin released a version of the song in 1959, as part of his album 'A Winter Romance', and a re-recorded version in 1966, as part of 'The Dean Martin Christmas Album'. The song entered the 'Billboard' Hot 100 for the first time in 2018.

'Weekly charts'

Certifications



Jessica Simpson version



American singer Jessica Simpson released a version of the song in 2004, as part of her album Rejoyce: The Christmas Album. Her version was produced by Billy Mann. The song has a music video. Simpson's version reached No. 20 on the 'Billboard' Adult Contemporary chart.

Other charting recordings



Glee Cast version



Michael Bubl version



See also



* List of Billboard Adult Contemporary number ones of 2012

* List of Billboard Adult Contemporary number ones of 2021

* Jazz

* Bebop

References



Category:Songs about weather

Category:1945 songs

Category:1946 singles

Category:1993 singles

Category:2004 singles

Category:American Christmas songs

Category:Pop standards

Category:Songs with lyrics by Sammy Cahn

Category:Songs with music by Jule Styne

Category:Vaughn Monroe songs

Category:Dean Martin songs

Category:Rod Stewart songs

Category:Winter in culture

Category:Bing Crosby songs

Category:Frank Sinatra songs

Category:Carly Simon songs

Category:Margaret (singer) songs

Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:Capitol Records singles

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