Let It Snow (song)

"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", also known as "Let It Snow", is a song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945. It was written in Hollywood, California during one of the hottest days on record.

Recording history
First recorded in 1945 by Vaughn Monroe, it became a popular hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard music chart the following year. One of the best-selling songs of all time, "Let It Snow!" has been covered countless times. Due to its seasonal lyrics, it is commonly regarded as a Christmas song.

In 1945, Woody Herman recorded the song with himself on vocals and an iconic trumpet solo by Sonny Berman.

In 1950, Frank Sinatra recorded the song with The Swanson Quartet. The b-side of the single was the song "Remember Me In Your Dreams".

In 1959, Dean Martin recorded the song for his album A Winter Romance. He also recorded a different version in 1966 for The Dean Martin Christmas Album.

In 1963, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles recorded the song for their holiday album, Christmas with The Miracles.

In 1964, Doris Day recorded the song for her first holiday album, The Doris Day Christmas Album.

In 1965, Andy Williams recorded the song for his second holiday album, Merry Christmas.

The song was covered by Carly Simon but was sung from the point of view of the host instead of the guest.

In 1993, Aaron Neville recorded the song for his Christmas album, Aaron Neville's Soulful Christmas.

In 1997, country group Ricochet recorded a Barbershop music-style (but accompanied) version of the song, released as a single.

In 1998, Chicago recorded the song for their first Christmas album, Chicago XXV.

Martina McBride recorded an uptempo version of the song, released as the first single from her 1998 album White Christmas. The song reached #64 on the Country charts.

In 2003, Michael Buble recorded the song for his holiday EP, Let It Snow.

In 2004 Royce Campbell recorded the song on his CD, "A Jazz Guitar Christmas."

Also in 2004, Chris Isaak recorded the song for his album, "Christmas".

In 2006, Celtic Woman recorded the song for their second album, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration. Celtic Woman also performed the song as part of their A Christmas Celebration concert on 7 December 2007 at the The Helix in Dublin.

Also in 2006, Twisted Sister recorded the song for their holiday album, A Twisted Christmas.

In 2010, Lady Antebellum recorded the song for their holiday EP, A Merry Little Christmas.

Also in 2010, Kylie Minogue recorded a version of the song which was released on iTunes.

Also in 2010, The Puppini Sisters recorded the song for their first holiday album, Christmas with the Puppini Sisters.

Also in 2010, Alyson Stoner (as her character from Phineas and Ferb, Isabella Garcia-Shapiro) covered the song for the Christmas album, Phineas and Ferb: Holiday Favorites. It was also in the season 3 episode, A Phineas and Ferb Family Christmas.

Also in 2010, the song was sung by Darren Criss and Chris Colfer for the TV series Glee (as their characters Blaine Anderson and Kurt Hummel), and released on the show's holiday album Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2. This version was notably different as the tempo was increased, in the process altering the song. This rendition is still recognizable as "Let It Snow", but is almost a completely new song, and received a mixed reception from fans of the show.

Westcounty Scrumpy and Western band The Wurzels recorded the song for their 2011 Christmas Album.

In 2011, Cascada recorded a version of the song to promote a potential Christmas album, along with a music video featuring Natalie Horler and Yanou in the studio. This version was included on their 2012 Christmas album, It's Christmas Time.

In 2012, Airborne recorded the song for their holiday album, Christmas: Holiday Music.

Also in 2012, Christina Perri recorded an acoustic version for her holiday album, A Very Merry Perri Christmas. It is only available on the version of the album sold at Target retail stores.

Also in 2012, Blake Shelton recorded the song for his first holiday album, Cheers, It's Christmas.

Also in 2012, Alexander Rybak recorded the song for his album, Christmas-Tales.

Also in 2012, Rod Stewart recorded the song for his first holiday album, Merry Christmas, Baby. His version reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart in December 2012. The song remained in the No. 1 spot for a total of five weeks, tying it for the longest leading rendition of a holiday title in the history of the chart.