Cool Yule
Louis Armstrong
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From Coney Island to The Sunset Strip Somebody's gonna make a happy trip Tonight, while the moon is bright He's gonna have a bag of crazy toys To give the groanies of the girls and boys So dig, Santa comes on big He'll come a callin' when the snow's the most When all you cats are sleepin' warm as toast And you gonna flip when Old Saint Nick Lays a lick on the peppermint stick He'll come a flyin' from a higher place And fill the stocking by the fireplace So you'll have a yule that's cool Yeah, from Coney Island to The Sunset Strip Somebody's gonna make a happy trip Tonight, while the moon is bright He's gonna have a bag of crazy toys To give the groanies of the girls and boys So dig, Santa comes on big Come a callin' when the snow's the most Cats are sleepin' warm as toast And you gonna flip when the Old Saint Nick Lays a lick on the peppermint stick He'll come a flyin' from the higher place Fill the stockings by the fireplace So you'll have a yule that's cool Have a yule that's cool Yeah, cool yule
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Written by: Steve Allen
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundThe song "Cool Yule" was performed by Louis Armstrong, an influential American jazz musician known for his virtuoso capabilities in singing and trumpet playing.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1953, during the advent of the holiday season as a Christmas-themed single.
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Songwriter"Cool Yule" was written by the accomplished songwriter and comedian Steve Allen, marking one of his popular contributions to holiday music.
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StyleThe song is a brassy and upbeat jazz tune, featuring Armstrong's distinctive, raspy singing voice and impressive trumpet solos.
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First Appearance"Cool Yule" first appeared as a B-side to the single "The Gypsy" released on Decca Records.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Cool Yule" captures the essence of having a fun and relaxed Christmas celebration, packed with colloquial phrases and jazzy terminologies of the time.
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Cover SongsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years highlighting its popularity. Notable among the covers include versions by Bette Midler and The Brian Setzer Orchestra.
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Cultural Impact"Cool Yule" is often considered a classic in the genre of Christmas music, frequently played during the holiday season in retail stores, radio, and holiday parties.
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Anthology AppearanceThe song was chosen to be included in "The Best of Louis Armstrong: The Christmas Collection - 20th Century Masters" album, which was released in 2003.
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Remastering and ReissueThe song has been remastered and reissued several times and is currently available on all major music streaming platforms.
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Holiday TraditionGiven its enduring popularity, "Cool Yule" has become part of many families' holiday traditions, often included in favorite Christmas playlists.
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Critics' ReviewLouis Armstrong's performance in "Cool Yule" was praised for his unique infusion of jazz vibrancy into the traditional Christmas spirit. The song is often recommended as an essential addition to holiday music collections.
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