Suzy Snowflake

Rosemary Clooney

About Suzy Snowflake

"Suzy Snowflake" is a song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, made famous by Rosemary Clooney in 1951 and released as a 78 RPM record by Columbia Records, MJV-123. Suzy is a snowflake playfully personified. It is commonly regarded as a Christmas song, although it makes no mention of the holiday. The child-oriented lyrics celebrate the fun of winter. A cartoon short based on the song was made in 1953 by Centaur Productions, with stop-motion animation created by Wah Ming Chang. It is annually shown during the Christmas season on WGN-TV in Chicago, along with another production by Centaur, "Hardrock, Coco and Joe" and an early UPA version of "Frosty the Snowman". WJAC-TV in Johnstown, PA also runs these three cartoon shorts during the Christmas season. Clooney later re-recorded the song for her 1978 Mistletoe Records album Christmas with Rosemary Clooney. It has been covered by other artists, most notably Soul Coughing in 1997. 


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Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Dressed in a snow-white gown 
Tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane
To tell you she's in town

Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Soon you will hear her say
Come out ev'ryone and play with me
I haven't long to stay

If you want to make a snowman
I'll help you make one, one, two, three
If you want to take a sleigh ride
Whee! The ride's on me

Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Look at her tumblin' down
Bringing joy to ev'ry girl and boy
Suzy's come to town

Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Dressed in a snow-white gown 
Tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane
To tell you she's in town

Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Soon you will hear her say
Come out ev'ryone and play with me
I haven't long to stay

If you want to make a snowman
I'll help you make one, one, two, three
If you want to take a sleigh ride
Whee! The ride's on me

Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Look at her tumblin' down
Bringing joy to ev'ry girl and boy
Suzy's come to town

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Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002) was an American singer and actress. She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the novelty hit "Come On-a My House" written by William Saroyan and his cousin Ross Bagdasarian (better known as David Seville, the father figure of Alvin and the Chipmunks), which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me" (a cover version of the Italian song Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina by Alberto Rabagliati), "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much", "Hey There" and "This Ole House", although she had success as a jazz vocalist. Clooney's career languished in the 1960s, partly due to problems related to depression and drug addiction, but revived in 1977, when her White Christmas co-star Bing Crosby asked her to appear w… more »

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Written by: Roy C. Bennett, Sid Tepper

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12 facts about this song

Release Date and Popularity
"Suzy Snowflake" by Rosemary Clooney was initially released in 1951 and quickly turned into a holiday classic.
Composer & Lyricist
The song was composed by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, a prolific songwriting team that also wrote songs for artists like Elvis Presley.
Inspiration
The lyrics describe Suzy Snowflake "tapping at your windowpane," a personification of snow that resonates with the excitement of the winter season and coming holidays.
Signature Song
Although Clooney had numerous hits throughout her career, "Suzy Snowflake" is one of the songs she's most associated with.
Animation
The song was adapted into a popular animated short film by Centaur Productions in 1953, which often airs on television during the holiday season.
Multiple interpretations
While it's widely recognized as holiday music, interpretations of "Suzy Snowflake" span genres, from big band to pop.
Family Background
Clooney hailed from a family of entertainers. She is the aunt of actor and producer George Clooney.
Legacy
"Suzy Snowflake" is still frequently played more than half a century after its release, serving as a testament to Clooney's enduring legacy.
Album Appearances
The song has appeared on various Christmas-themed albums over the decades, including Clooney's own holiday compilation, "White Christmas."
Personal Connection
The song has been interpreted as reflecting Clooney's personal love for the holiday season, which she often spoke about in interviews.
Other renditions
Many other artists have since covered "Suzy Snowflake", including the Kid Stuff Repertory Company and soul singer Laura Nyro.
Part Of Cultural Heritage
In 2005, it was added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry, cementing "Suzy Snowflake" as a crucial piece of American cultural heritage.

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