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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

December 15, 2012 By Suzanne 2 Comments

Song of the Day: The Christmas Song

On the Second Day of Tony Bennett Christmas, Saturday, December 15, 2012, the song of the day is The Christmas Song.

Tony Bennett painting for the American Cancer Society Christmas Card for 2012
Tony Bennett painting for the American Cancer Society Christmas Card for 2012

About The Christmas Song

Originally titled Merry Christmas To You, this classic song was written by the singer Mel Tormé and Bob Wells in 1944. The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song in 1946. It has, of course, been widely recorded by Mr. Tormé, Les Brown, Michael Bublé, Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland and Andy Williams among many others.

About This Version

Today’s song is from Tony Bennett’s 1968 album Snowfall, arranged and conducted by Robert Farnon.

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Listen to The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) on Spotify. Tony Bennett · Song · 1968.

The Christmas Song, as well as the full Snowfall album, is available from iTunes.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: 12 Days of Tony Bennett Christmas, Bob Wells, Mel Tormé, Robert Farnon

Comments

  1. Nick Riggio says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:11 am

    I love the wat Tony sings that great song! Warm, intense yet relaxed and so Bennett-like! The second he opens his mouth there is no doubt: Its TONY BENNETT

    Reply
    • Suzanne says

      December 15, 2012 at 12:07 pm

      A friend on Twitter said this: “Tony’s recording of The Christmas Song is *the* gold standard version of that song.” I have to agree.

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