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Winter Wonderland Karaoke
Winter Wonderland
"Winter Wonderland" is a pop standard written in 1934 by Felix Bernard (composer) and Richard B. Smith (lyricist). It has been
recorded many different times by such artists as Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Tom Astor, Eurythmics, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Karen Carpenter, Cyndi Lauper, Stryper and the Cocteau Twins.
Smith, a native of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, was reportedly inspired to write the song after seeing Honesdale's Central Park covered in snow.
The original recording was by Richard Himber and his Hotel Carelton Orchestra on RCA Bluebird in 1934. At the end of a recording session with time to spare, it was suggested that this new tune be tried with an arrangement provided by the publisher. This excellent "studio" orchestra included many great New York studio musicians including the legendary Artie Shaw. The biggest chart hit at the time of introduction was Guy Lombardo's orchestra, a top ten hit. Singer-songwriter Johnny Mercer took the song to #4 in Billboard's airplay chart in 1946. The same season, Perry Como hit the retail top ten. Como would record a new version for his 1959 Christmas album.
Due to its seasonal theme, "Winter Wonderland" is often regarded as a Christmas song on the Northern Hemisphere, although the holiday itself is never mentioned in the lyrics. There is a mention of "sleigh-bells" several times, implying that this song refers to the Christmas period. In the Swedish language lyrics, Vår vackra vita vintervärld, the word tomtar is mentioned.
Author: lyricguy1984
Keywords: Winter Wonderland Karaoke Lyricguy1984
Added: December 1, 2008
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IN THE MOOD ~ The 1940s Big Band/Swing Musical
Artbeat Proudly Presents: ~ IN THE MOOD ~
With a big band orchestra, singers and swing dancers, IN THE MOOD, is the retro 1940's musical that brings to the stage the music that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. More than a concert, IN THE MOOD is a Big Band Theatrical Swing Revue that brings to life the era when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music: Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskin Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and other greats of the 1940s. Featuring a company of 22 including the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls big band orchestra, the shows arrangements, costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets!
For more info: www.artbeatshows.org
Author: tortida
Keywords: artbeat in the mood 1940s 1940 big band swing band/swing frank sinatra artie shaw dorsey goodman james hawkins andrews sisters musical performing arts revue dancers orchestra
Added: December 1, 2008
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