Song written and composed by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! ", also known as simply "Let It Snow ", is a song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945 in Hollywood, California , during a heatwave as Cahn and Styne imagined cooler conditions.[ 1] [ 2] The song was first recorded that fall by Vaughn Monroe , was released just after Thanksgiving , and became a hit by Christmas .[ 3]
Despite the lyrics making no mention of any holiday, the song has come to be regarded as a Christmas song worldwide due to its winter theme, and is often played on radio stations during the Christmas and holiday season , and having often been covered by various artists on Christmas-themed albums.[ 4]
Frank Sinatra version [ edit ] American singer Frank Sinatra released a version as a single in 1950 that featured The B. Swanson Quartet.[ 5] [ 6]
Dean Martin version [ edit ] American singer Dean Martin released a version of the song in 1959, as part of his album A Winter Romance , and a re-recorded version in 1966, as part of The Dean Martin Christmas Album . The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 2018 and every year since, peaking at number 8 through 2023, with a total of 29 weeks in the Top 100.[ 43]
Jessica Simpson version [ edit ] American singer Jessica Simpson released a version of the song in 2004, as part of her album Rejoyce: The Christmas Album . Her version was produced by Billy Mann and reached Number 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Other charting recordings [ edit ] Michael Bublé version[ edit ] Other notable versions [ edit ] Widely heard recordings of the song include:
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