Frosty the Snowman

Gene Autry

About Frosty the Snowman

"Frosty the Snowman” is a popular Christmas song written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, and first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950 and later recorded by Jimmy Durante. It was written after the success of Autry's recording of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" the previous year; Rollins and Nelson shipped the new song to Autry, who recorded "Frosty" in search of another seasonal hit. Like "Rudolph", "Frosty" was subsequently adapted to other media including a popular television special by Rankin/Bass Productions, Frosty the Snowman. The ancillary rights to Frosty are owned by Warner Bros., but due to the prominence of the Rankin/Bass TV special itself, merchandising of the character is generally licensed in tandem with that special's current owners, DreamWorks Classics. 


Year:
1995
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Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And his eyes made out of coal

Frosty the Snowman
Made the children laugh and play
And were they surprised when
Before their eyes
He came to life that day

There must have been some magic
In that old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around

Frosty the Snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the children say
He could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me

Frosty the Snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said let's run
And we'll have fun
Now before I melt away

So down to the village
With a broomstick in his hand
Running here and there all around the square
Saying catch me if you can

He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler stop

Frosty the Snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye
Saying don't you cry
I'll be back again some day

Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow

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Gene Autry

Orvon Grover Autry (September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998), better known as Gene Autry, was an American performer who gained fame as a singing cowboy on the radio, in movies, and on television for more than three decades beginning in the early 1930s. Autry was also owner of a television station, several radio stations in Southern California, and the Los Angeles/California/Anaheim Angels Major League Baseball team from 1961 to 1997. more »

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Written by: Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation and Release
"Frosty the Snowman" was written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson in 1950. Gene Autry first recorded the song in the same year, followed by Jimmy Durante in 1953.
Commercial Success
Following its release, "Frosty the Snowman" scored a place in the top 10 pop singles chart, showcasing a notable commercial success.
Animation Connection
Jimmy Durante was also the voice behind the 1969 animated television special based on the song, "Frosty the Snowman."
Christmas Category
Although "Frosty the Snowman" can be interpreted in various ways, it is generally considered a Christmas song because it references a snowman, often related to winter and the holiday season.
Autry’s Second Popular Christmas Song
"Frosty the Snowman" was Gene Autry's second smash-hit holiday song, the first being "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" a year before in 1949.
Melody Inspiration
The melody of "Frosty the Snowman" is said to have been inspired by "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," another popular Christmas song.
Lyrics Description
The song's lyrics tell a tale of a magical snowman who befriends a group of children, comes to life, and has fun adventures before eventually melting away.
Durante’s Last Performance
Jimmy Durante's version of "Frosty the Snowman" for the 1969 animated television special was one of his last performances before his death in 1980.
Magical Hat
In the song's storyline, the snowman, Frosty, comes to life when an old silk hat is placed on his head, a plot point that has become iconic in popular culture.
Popularity Among Other Artists
Besides Gene Autry and Jimmy Durante, "Frosty the Snowman" has been covered by a broad spectrum of artists over the decades, including the Ronettes, Nat King Cole, and even the Beach Boys.

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