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"The Christmas Song" (commonly subtitled "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" or, as it was originally subtitled, "Merry Christmas to You") is a Christmas song written in 1945 [note 1] by Robert Wells and Mel Tormé. The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song in June 1946.
He composed the music for "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") and co-wrote the lyrics with Bob Wells. Tormé won two Grammy Awards and was nominated a total of 14 times. Tormé won two Grammy Awards and was nominated a total of 14 times.
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" was a number three hit for Nat King Cole's King Cole Trio when it was first recorded in 1946. [24] The Harry Simeone Chorale reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "The Little Drummer Boy" upon its first release in 1958. [25]
“The Christmas Song,” aka “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” is a classic that everybody knows, and it really reminds people of the warmth of the season.
"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" with Toots Thielemans (Mel Tormé, Robert Wells) – 3:54 "Deck the Halls" (Traditional) – 2:51 "Some Children See Him" (Alfred Burt, Wihla Hutson) – 4:41 "Who Comes This Night" (Dave Grusin, Sally Stevens) – 4:17 "Auld Lang Syne" (Traditional) – 3:41
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"Chipmunks Roasting on an Open Fire" (3:19) parody of "The Christmas Song" as performed by Nat King Cole "The Angel"/"Who Put the Stump?" (3:27) parody of "Who Put the Bomp?" as performed by Barry Mann, includes a spoken-word prelude in which a father fixes a live angel tree topper for his children "Decorations" (2:18)
"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" 63 1999 "I'll Be Home for Christmas" 68 "Away in a Manger" 73 Certifications and sales. Region