Frosty the Snowman
Gene Autry
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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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Written by: Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Commercial SuccessFollowing its release, "Frosty the Snowman" scored a place in the top 10 pop singles chart, showcasing a notable commercial success.
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Animation ConnectionJimmy Durante was also the voice behind the 1969 animated television special based on the song, "Frosty the Snowman."
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Christmas CategoryAlthough "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.
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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.
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Melody InspirationThe melody of "Frosty the Snowman" is said to have been inspired by "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," another popular Christmas song.
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Lyrics DescriptionThe 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.
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Durante’s Last PerformanceJimmy Durante's version of "Frosty the Snowman" for the 1969 animated television special was one of his last performances before his death in 1980.
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Magical HatIn 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.
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Popularity Among Other ArtistsBesides 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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