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The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song in June 1946. At Cole's behest – and over the objections of his label, Capitol Records – a second recording was made in August utilizing a small string section. This version became a massive hit on both the pop and R&B charts.
Cole recorded it again in 1953 with Nelson Riddle, who was an ace arranger at Capitol famous for his sessions with Frank Sinatra. Capitol Records released it again in December of 1960 as part of Cole's Christmas album The Magic of Christmas.
Dec 5, 2016 · In 1953, Cole recut the song with arranger Nelson Riddle, then again in 1960. This last version, with his voice at its smokiest, is the one that has become the definitive holiday standard. The opening line alone is one of the most recognizable moments in the huge canon of seasonal music.
Dec 25, 2017 · In 1946, Nat King Cole became the first recording artist to wrap his lush vocals around what would become a standard of the holiday season, " The Christmas Song." But that song was written by a...
- Phil Harrell
Dec 25, 2017 · In 1946, Nat King Cole became the first recording artist to wrap his lush vocals around what would become a standard of the holiday season, "The Christmas Song." But that song was written by a different crooner: Mel Tormé.
“The Christmas Song” (commonly subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” or, as it was originally subtitled, “Merry Christmas to You”) is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by...
Beyond its unmistakable lyrics and melody, Mel Tormé and Bob Wells' “The Christmas Song” have a deeper significance: it broke barriers to bring us all together for the holidays. The summer of 1945 brought the usual allotment of heat waves to the West Coast of the United States.
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