The Christmas Song, Mel Torme 1945

[Rene Asologuitar]

"The Christmas Song" sometimes titled "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" or, as it was originally subtitled, "Merry Christmas to You" is a classic Christmas song written in 1945 by Robert Wells and Mel Torme. 

 

According to Torme, the song was written in July during a blistering hot summer. In an effort to "stay cool by thinking cool", the most-performed Christmas song was born. "I saw a spiral pad on his (Wells's) piano with four lines written in pencil", Torme recalled. "They started, 'Chestnuts roasting..., Jack Frost nipping..., Yuletide carols..., Folks dressed up like Eskimos.' Bob didn't think he was writing a song lyric. He said he thought if he could immerse himself in winter he could cool off. Forty minutes later that song was written. I wrote all the music and some of the lyrics." 

 

The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song in June 1946. 

 

Dedicated to all beautiful peoples of our world! 

Peace and Joy is my wish for all!!!

 

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[Rene Asologuitar]

You are so appreciated, @buckoff!!!

Enjoy this season with family and friends, Peace and Joy to your family!!!

With love and respect,

Rene