17-420: " Winter Wonderland " is a song written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith . Due to its seasonal theme, it is often regarded as a Christmas song in the Northern Hemisphere . Since its original recording by Richard Himber , it has been covered by over 200 different artists. Its lyrics are about a couple's romance during the winter season. A later version of "Winter Wonderland" (which
34-475: A Day Once a Month", and "The Whistlin' Cowboy". Winter Wonderland " Winter Wonderland " is a song written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith . Due to its seasonal theme, it is often regarded as a Christmas song in the Northern Hemisphere . Since its original recording by Richard Himber , it has been covered by over 200 different artists. Its lyrics are about
51-500: A couple's romance during the winter season. A later version of "Winter Wonderland" (which was printed in 1947) included a "new children's lyric" that transformed it "from a romantic winter interlude to a seasonal song about playing in the snow". The snowman mentioned in the song's bridge was changed from Parson Brown to a circus clown, and the promises the couple made in the final verse were replaced with lyrics about frolicking. Singers like Johnny Mathis connected both versions, adding
68-405: A duet with Lady Gaga in 2014. In 1971, Elvis Presley recorded the song on his album Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas . In 1999, Ringo Starr recorded the song on his alum I Wanna Be Santa Claus . In 2023, Chlöe covered the song for Amazon Music as part of their Amazon Original Music series. The cover peaked at number 87 on Billboard Hot 100 , making her version of
85-403: A duet with Lady Gaga in 2014. In 1971, Elvis Presley recorded the song on his album Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas . In 1999, Ringo Starr recorded the song on his alum I Wanna Be Santa Claus . In 2023, Chlöe covered the song for Amazon Music as part of their Amazon Original Music series. The cover peaked at number 87 on Billboard Hot 100 , making her version of
102-855: A verse and chorus. Smith, a native of Honesdale, Pennsylvania , was reportedly inspired to write the lyrics after seeing Honesdale's Central Park covered in snow. He wrote the lyrics while being treated for tuberculosis in the West Mountain Sanitarium in Scranton . The song was originally recorded in 1934 for RCA Victor . At the end of a different recording session by Himber and his Hotel Ritz-Carlton Orchestra, with extra time to spare, RCA Victor suggested arranging and recording "Winter Wonderland" using some additional members of its own orchestra, which included Artie Shaw and other established New York City studio musicians . Guy Lombardo ’s version that same year would go on to be one of
119-721: A verse and chorus. Smith, a native of Honesdale, Pennsylvania , was reportedly inspired to write the lyrics after seeing Honesdale's Central Park covered in snow. He wrote the lyrics while being treated for tuberculosis in the West Mountain Sanitarium in Scranton . The song was originally recorded in 1934 for RCA Victor . At the end of a different recording session by Himber and his Hotel Ritz-Carlton Orchestra, with extra time to spare, RCA Victor suggested arranging and recording "Winter Wonderland" using some additional members of its own orchestra, which included Artie Shaw and other established New York City studio musicians . Guy Lombardo ’s version that same year would go on to be one of
136-536: A version by Perry Como hit the retail top ten; Como would re-record the song for his 1959 Christmas album. In November 2007, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) listed "Winter Wonderland" as the most-played ASCAP-member-written holiday song of the previous five years, and the Eurythmics ' 1987 version as the one most commonly played. In December 2023, Chlöe 's version
153-411: A version by Perry Como hit the retail top ten; Como would re-record the song for his 1959 Christmas album. In November 2007, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) listed "Winter Wonderland" as the most-played ASCAP-member-written holiday song of the previous five years, and the Eurythmics ' 1987 version as the one most commonly played. In December 2023, Chlöe 's version
170-431: The biggest hits of 1934. In Johnny Mathis ' version, heard on his 1958 LP Merry Christmas , the introduction is sung between the first and the second refrain. In 1960, Ella Fitzgerald recorded a jazz arrangement of the song for her Verve release, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas . In 1968, Tony Bennett recorded the song on his album Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album . He recorded it again in
187-430: The biggest hits of 1934. In Johnny Mathis ' version, heard on his 1958 LP Merry Christmas , the introduction is sung between the first and the second refrain. In 1960, Ella Fitzgerald recorded a jazz arrangement of the song for her Verve release, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas . In 1968, Tony Bennett recorded the song on his album Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album . He recorded it again in
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#1732776813042204-608: The song the first to enter the chart. In 2023, Laufey covered the song for Spotify as part of their Spotify Singles Holiday series. The cover became the highest-charting version of the song in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Guy Lombardo 's version was the highest on the charts at the time of introduction. Johnny Mercer 's version of the song placed #4 on the Billboard airplay chart in 1946. The same season,
221-434: The song the first to enter the chart. In 2023, Laufey covered the song for Spotify as part of their Spotify Singles Holiday series. The cover became the highest-charting version of the song in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Guy Lombardo 's version was the highest on the charts at the time of introduction. Johnny Mercer 's version of the song placed #4 on the Billboard airplay chart in 1946. The same season,
238-587: Was an American conductor, pianist and a composer of popular music. His writing credits include the popular songs " Winter Wonderland " (with lyricist Richard B. Smith ) and " Dardanella ". Felix Bernard (Bernhardt) was born to a Jewish family in New York City on April 28, 1897, and died in Los Angeles , California, on October 20, 1944. A professional pianist from childhood, his early musical studies were with his father, and his formal musical education
255-1138: Was from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and CR. Bernard wrote professional one-act musical comedies for vaudeville , and he toured throughout the United States with the Orpheum and Keith Vaudeville Circuit , and also abroad. Bernard worked as a pianist for dance orchestras and music publishers before forming his own band. His also had his own radio show which he produced. Best known as a composer, Bernard found success writing musical material for artists such as Al Jolson , Nora Bayes , Eddie Cantor , Marilyn Miller , and Sophie Tucker . In 1934 Bernard joined ASCAP where his chief musical collaborators were Sam Coslow , L. Wolfe Gilbert , Richard B. Smith , and Johnny Black . Other musical compositions by Felix Bernard include "The Mailman's Got My Letter", "Jane", "You Opened My Eyes", "I'd Rather Be Me", "Cutest Kid in Town", "Tom Thumb and Tiny Teens", "What Am I Goin' to Do for Lovin'?", "Painter In The Sky", "Twenty One Dollars
272-406: Was printed in 1947) included a "new children's lyric" that transformed it "from a romantic winter interlude to a seasonal song about playing in the snow". The snowman mentioned in the song's bridge was changed from Parson Brown to a circus clown, and the promises the couple made in the final verse were replaced with lyrics about frolicking. Singers like Johnny Mathis connected both versions, adding
289-476: Was the first version to enter the Hot 100 ever and Laufey 's version became the highest-charting version of the song in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Felix Bernard Felix William Bernard (April 28, 1897 – October 20, 1944)
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