- Vocal -
Written by lyrist Sammy Cahn & composer Jule Styne in July 1945
Penned during a heatwave, Cahn and Styne imagined cooler weather.
Recorded in the Fall of 1945 by Vaughn Monroe, released shortly after Thanksgiving, and a hit by Christmas
Vaughn Monroe's version is the highest charting than any other following, according to Billboard.
Honor Roll of Hits: The Nation's Top 15 Tunes
Songs with Greatest Radio Audiences
Top 15 Most Played on the Air
Best Selling Popular Retail Records
Other versions include Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Jessica Simpson, and others.
December
- Instrumental -
5th album
Released in October 2002
Genres considered - Jazz, Christmas
Track List -
1. The Christmas Song
2. The First Noel
3. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
4. Hallelujah
5. Perfect Day
6. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
7. O Little Town of Bethleham
8. Winter Wonderland
9. The Little Drummer Boy
10. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
11. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
12. Silent Night
13. I'll Be Home for Christmas
No. 7 on Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums

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