25 Days of Christmas, Dec. 3 -- by Marsha Meyer
I never realized before I started looking for older music, that many of what we consider to be children's songs, were really serious pieces of work, originally intended for adults!
"Frosty, the Snowman" is one of those songs! Written in 1950, by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, it was first recorded by Gene Autry and The Cass County Boys that same year. The song supposedly takes place in Armonk, New York, which hosts an annual parade dedicated to our frosty friend.
Recorded by just about everyone since then, Ella Fitzgerald's version is an unusually good one! While thought of today, as more of a children's song, it was really written for adults, hence the theme of melting and all that sad stuff. Ever noticed that a lot of adult songs contain themes that aren't always pleasant for children?
Ella is supported by Frank DeVol and His Orchestra, and this song was recorded in 1960. She recorded it several times, on different Christmas albums.
At any rate, I hope you enjoy Ella's rendition of "Frosty, the Snowman"! Long may Ella reign as the one who could shatter glass with her perfectly pitched voice!
Here is the 1972 commercial where Ella shattered glass. There is some argument that everyone can shatter glass with their voice, but I sincerely doubt that my Rod Stewart/Foghorn Leghor voice would... It is, however, discussed in other videos how anyone can do it.
Hope that all of you have a great day today!
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I'm on my way to Lexington to get Roxie to a boarding kennel, where she can get some help-- So, I'll be gone for a bit.
Much love to all of you here!