The Christmas Song/Nat King Cole Video

The Christmas Song (1944), commonly referred to as Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire or Merry Christmas to You, is a classic Christmas song, written by vocalist Mel Tormé and Bob Wells. According to Tormé, the song was written during a blistering hot summer. In an effort to stay cool by thinking cool, the most-performed (according to BMI) Christmas song was born.

I saw a spiral pad on his piano with four lines written in pencil, Tormé recalled. They started, Chestnuts roasting ... Jack Frost nipping ... Yuletide carols ... Folks dressed up like Eskimos. Bob (Wells, co-writer) didnt think he was writing a song lyric. He said he thought if he could immerse himself in winter he could cool off. Forty minutes later that song was written. I wrote all the music and some of the lyrics.

The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song early in 1946. At Coles behest — and over the objections of his label, Capitol Records — a second recording was made the same year utilizing a small string section, this version becoming a massive hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Cole re-recorded the song in 1953, using the same arrangement with a full orchestra arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle, and once more in 1961, in a stereophonic version with orchestra conducted by Ralph Carmichael. The latter recording is generally regarded as definitive and continues to receive considerable radio airplay each holiday season, while Coles original 1946 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974. Mel Tormé himself eventually recorded his own versions in 1954 and again in 1965 and 1992.

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priscillatgraceland3: thanks rey im glad you dud love nat hugss xx aless

CookieJar1957: Hi Manuela - Thank you for your lovely comment and for all those shiny stars. I'm so happy you enjoyed this post. Rey Haben Sie viel Schlaf bekommen?

CookieJar1957: Thank you Aless for your continued support. I greatly appreciate it. Rey

27121957: Hi Rey.... you just cannot beat Mr.Nat King Cole for his excellent voice and especially his Christmas Songs...Just Wonderful to watch this Rey. 100% Faved and Mega stars********************** Regards Glenn.

CookieJar1957: Hi Glenn - thanks so much for your commnt. I appreciate the stars and the fave. Have a wonderful Sunday. Rey

blondiebabs: hey rey love and hugs,,,this is really like a magic song,,,sweety smooth voice of the beautifuol nat,,,,xxxhugs to yo missy babsxxx

CookieJar1957: Hi Babs - Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this post. Rey

1280379: Just lovely....probably the best Christmas song ever....love it Sandra X Playlisted....

CookieJar1957: Thank you so much Sandie for your comment and for adding this to your Christmas playlist. I greatly appreciate it. Hugs, Your Cookie Jar

emjaysmusik: Simply the best ! Back into the faves with lots of Christmas stars !

CookieJar1957: Hi Mick - Thanks for your great comment and for adding this to your Christmas faves. Much appreciated. Rey

manuelarieck: Hi Rey. hahhaha....nicht sehr viel...aber genug... Irgendwie wird es immer später als beabsichtigt...:) Manuela

CookieJar1957: Hallo Manuela - Sie klingen viel wie ich ... haha. Rey

lumiru2: I`m feeling that Christmas is very close because of this wonderful videos and songs!!! 5***** LUMI

CookieJar1957: Thank you Lumi. I'm glad you are enjoying the Christmas vids. Thanks for all the stars. Rey

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CookieJar1957: Well, I'm happy you're happy...smile

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