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'''"Winter Wonderland"''' is a [[traditional pop music|pop standard]] written in [[1934 in music|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]]. |
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==History== |
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Smith, a native of [[Honesdale, Pennsylvania]], was reportedly inspired to write the song after seeing Honesdale's Central Park covered in snow. |
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The original recording was by [[Richard Himber]] and his [[Hotel Carelton Orchestra]] on [[RCA|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 City|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. |
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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 [[tomte|tomtar]] is mentioned. |
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==Parson Brown== |
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The following lyrics compose the musical [[bridge (music)|bridge]] of the song: |
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<blockquote>"In the meadow we can build a snowman,<br /> |
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then pretend that he is Parson Brown.<br /> |
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He'll say 'Are You Married?' We'll say 'No man,<br /> |
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but you can do the job when you're in town!"</blockquote> |
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In the period when this song was written, [[parson]]s (now known as [[Protestant]] [[Minister (Christianity)|ministers]]) often traveled among small rural towns to perform wedding ceremonies for denominational followers who did not have a local minister of their own faith. Because some listeners are not familiar with these cultural facts, some performers omit Parson Brown altogether and just sing the lines about the Circus Clown instead.{{Fact|date=December 2008}} |
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== Recorded versions == |
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*[[Air Supply]] |
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*[[Jesse McCartney]] |
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*[[Aly & AJ]] |
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*[[America (band)|America]] |
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*[[The Andrews Sisters]] |
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*[[Louis Armstrong]] |
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*[[Eddy Arnold]] |
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*[[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]] |
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*[[Chet Atkins]] |
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*[[Babyface]] |
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*[[Tony Bennett]] (including a duet with [[Vanessa L. Williams]] on the live Christmas album ''Our Favourite Things: Christmas in Vienna'') |
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*[[Michael Bolton]] |
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*[[Boston Pops Orchestra]] |
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*[[Brooks & Dunn]] |
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*[[Dave Brubeck]] |
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*[[The California Raisins]] |
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*[[Cap'n Jazz]] |
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*[[The Carpenters]] (as part of a [[medley]] with "[[Silver Bells]]" and "[[White Christmas]]") |
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*[[Larry Carlton]] |
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*[[Steven Curtis Chapman]] |
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*[[Ray Charles]] |
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*[[Christina Christian]] |
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*[[Charlotte Church]] |
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*[[Rosemary Clooney]] |
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*[[The Cocteau Twins]] |
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*[[Perry Como]] |
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*[[Harry Connick, Jr.]] (instrumental on the [[When Harry Met Sally... (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] of ''When Harry Met Sally...'', vocal on ''[[What a Night! A Christmas Album]]'') |
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*[[Ray Conniff]] |
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*[[Billy "Crash" Craddock]] |
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*[[Bing Crosby]] |
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*[[Vic Damone]] |
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*[[Kikki Danielsson]] (as part of a medley with "[[Sleigh Ride]]") |
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*[[Neil Diamond]] |
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*[[Eurythmics]] |
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*[[Percy Faith]] |
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*[[Arthur Fiedler]] and the [[Boston Pops]] |
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*[[Ella Fitzgerald]] |
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*[[Fleming and John]] (to the tune of [[Led Zeppelin]]'s "Misty Mountain Hop" |
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*[[John Fleming]] |
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*[[Connie Francis]] |
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*[[Aretha Franklin]] |
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*[[Kenny G]] |
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*[[Billy Gilman]] |
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*[[Jackie Gleason]] |
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*[[Robert Goulet]] |
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*[[Grandaddy]] (renamed "[[Alan Parsons]] in a Winter Wonderland") |
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*[[Amy Grant]] |
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*[[Macy Gray]] |
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*[[Al Green]] |
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*[[Larry Groce]] on the album ''Disney's Christmas Favourites''. |
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*[[Hellogoodbye]] |
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*[[Gary Hoey]] |
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*[[Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]] |
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*[[Taylor Horn]] |
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*[[Burl Ives]] |
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*[[Jewel (singer)|Jewel]] |
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*[[Joy Electric]] |
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*[[Wynonna Judd]] |
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*[[The Judds]] |
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*[[Bert Kaempfert]] |
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*[[Keahiwai]] |
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*[[Toby Keith]] |
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*[[Dave Koz]] |
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*[[Diana Krall]] |
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*[[Erich Kunzel]] and the [[Cincinnati Pops Orchestra]] |
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*[[Cyndi Lauper]] |
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*[[Brenda Lee]] |
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*[[Byron Lee & the Dragonaires]] |
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*[[Peggy Lee]] |
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*[[Guy Lombardo]] |
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*[[Alexis Stone Lopez]] |
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*[[Darlene Love]] |
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*[[Barry Manilow]] |
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*[[Aimee Mann]] |
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*[[Mantovani]] |
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*[[Dean Martin]] |
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*[[Johnny Mathis]] |
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*[[Mireille Mathieu]] (in german) |
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*[[Jesse McCartney]] |
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*[[Cravin Melon]] |
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*[[Mitch Miller]] |
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*[[Mandy Moore]] |
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*[[Mormon Tabernacle Choir]] |
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*[[Jason Mraz]] |
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*[[Anne Murray]] |
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*[[Danny Davis (country musician)|The Nashville Brass]] |
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*[[The Nashville Superpickers]] |
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*[[Ednita Nazario]] |
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*[[Willie Nelson]] |
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*[[Ozzy Osbourne]] & [[Jessica Simpson]] |
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*[[Donny Osmond]] & [[Marie Osmond]] |
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*[[Brad Paisley]] |
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*[[Dolly Parton]] (as part of a medley with "[[Sleigh Ride]]") |
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*[[The Partridge Family]] |
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*[[Liz Phair]] |
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*[[Phantom Planet]] |
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*[[The Platters]] |
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*[[Point of Grace]] |
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*[[Elvis Presley]] |
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*[[Radiohead]] |
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*[[Rankin Bass]] |
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*[[Leon Redbone]] |
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*[[The Ronettes]] |
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*[[Diana Ross]] |
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*[[Frank Sinatra]] |
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*[[George Strait]] |
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*[[Stryper]] |
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*[[Sugarland (band)|Sugarland]] |
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*[[Steve Taylor]] |
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*[[Kiri Te Kanawa]] |
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*[[The Three Tenors]] |
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*[[Randy Travis]] |
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*[[Tanya Tucker]] |
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*[[Ted Weems]] |
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*[[Andy Williams]] |
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*[[Carnie Wilson]] & [[Wendy Wilson]] |
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*[[Connie Talbot]] |
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*[[Goldfrapp]] |
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==Fan versions== |
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The song has been [[parody|parodied]] by [[Bob Rivers]] as "Walkin' 'Round in Women's Underwear", and by [[Stan Boreson]] as "Walkin' in My Winter Underwear". Both songs are frequently played on [[Dr. Demento]]'s radio show. |
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During the 2006-2007 season, [[football]] team [[Manchester United]] fans sung a variation on the song.{{Fact|date=December 2007}} |
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:"[[Jose Mourinho|Mourinho]] are you listening? |
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:You'd better keep the [[Premier League|trophy]] glistening. |
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:Coz we'll be back in [[May]] |
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:To take it away |
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:Walking in a [[Sir Alex Ferguson|Fergie]] wonderland!" |
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There is also another version by supporters of British boxer, [[Ricky Hatton]].{{Fact|date=December 2007}} |
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== Awards and achievements == |
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In Nov 2007, ASCAP in the United States confirmed that Winter Wonderland has been the most played holiday song over the last 5 years, and that the Eurythmics' version of the song is the one most commonly played.<ref>[http://www.ascap.com/press/2007/111207_holiday.aspx ASCAP ANNOUNCES TOP 25 HOLIDAY SONGS]. 12 November, 2007</ref> |
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==Misconceptions== |
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This song has commonly been misquoted as "In the '''winter''' we can build a snowman," instead of "in the '''meadow''' we can build a snowman." |
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==References== |
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<references /> |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.allchristmaslyrics.com/winter_wonderland_lyrics.htm Lyrics] Christmas '''Lyrics to Winter Wonderland''' Carol / Christmas song |
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[[Category:1934 songs]] |
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[[Category:Christmas songs]] |
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[[Category:Dolly Parton songs]] |
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[[Category:Kikki Danielsson songs]] |
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[[Category:Burl Ives songs]] |
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[[Category:Billy "Crash" Craddock songs]] |
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[[sv:Winter Wonderland]] |
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Revision as of 00:11, 5 December 2008
Winter wonder land is sung the best by those guys with the british accent