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Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Song written and composed by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn

"Let It Snow" redirects here. For other uses, see Let It Snow (disambiguation).

"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", also known as simply "Let It Snow", is a song written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in July 1945 in Hollywood, California, during a heatwave as Cahn and Styne imagined cooler conditions.[1][2] The song was first recorded that fall by Vaughn Monroe, was released just after Thanksgiving, and became a hit by Christmas.[3]

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Despite the lyrics making no mention of any holiday, the song has come to be regarded as a Christmas song worldwide due to its winter theme, being played on radio stations during the Christmas and holiday season, and having often been covered by various artists on Christmas-themed albums.[4] In the Southern Hemisphere, it can be played during the winter months of June, July, and August; and in New Zealand, some play it at Matariki.

Frank Sinatra version

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American singer Frank Sinatra released a version as a single in 1950 that featured The B. Swanson Quartet.[5][6]

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Dean Martin version

Quick Facts Single by Dean Martin, from the album A Winter Romance ...

American singer Dean Martin released a version of the song in 1959, as part of his album A Winter Romance, and a re-recorded version in 1966, as part of The Dean Martin Christmas Album. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 2018 and every year since, peaking at number 8 through 2023, with a total of 29 weeks in the Top 100.[43]

Weekly charts

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Year-end charts

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Certifications

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Jessica Simpson version

Quick Facts Single by Jessica Simpson, from the album Rejoyce: The Christmas Album ...

American singer Jessica Simpson released a version of the song in 2004, as part of her album Rejoyce: The Christmas Album. Her version was produced by Billy Mann. The song has a music video. Simpson's version reached No. 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.

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Other charting recordings

Glee Cast version

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Michael Bublé version

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Other notable versions

Widely heard recordings of the song include:

See also

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