Uploaded on Oct 27, 2010 Winter Wonderland is a winter song, popularly treated as a Christmas time pop standard, written in 1934 by Felix Bernard (composer) and Richard B. Smith (lyricist). Richard was reportedly inspired to write the song after seeing Honesdales Central Park covered in snow. Mr. Smith had written the lyrics while in the West Mountain Sanitarium, being treated for tuberculosis. The original recording was by Richard Himber and his Hotel Ritz-Carlton Orchestra on 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 studio musicians including the legendary Artie Shaw. Due to its seasonal theme, Winter Wonderland is often regarded as a Christmas song in 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. You may find yourself asking who is Parson Brown? One can assume that Parson is used as a title, instead of a first name. In the period when this song was written, parsons (now known as a Protestant minister) often travelled among small rural towns to perform wedding ceremonies for denominational followers who did not have a local minister of their faith. Therefore, the children are most likely pretending that their snowman is a Parson with the surname Brown, which would be visiting the town again in the future. Parson Brown The bridge of the song contains the following lyrics: In the meadow we can build a snowman, then pretend that he is Parson Brown. Hell say Are You Married? Well say No man, but you can do the job when youre in town! In the period when this song was written, parsons (now known as Protestant 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. Childrens Lyric The original bridge, about a couple who make a spur-of-the-moment decision to get married, was supposedly considered inappropriate for children. A 1953 version of the sheet music contains the following replacement bridge[2] In the meadow we can build a snowman, and pretend that hes a circus clown. Well have lots of fun with Mister Snowman, until the other kiddies knock im down! When it snows, aint it thrillin? Tho your nose, gets a chillin Well frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walkin in a Winter Wonderland. In addition, the fact that (as noted above) the circuit-traveling country Parson trekking from village to village is no longer part of the American cultural scene has also contributed to the circus clown replacing Parson Brown. However, some musicians have performed and even recorded the song with both stanzas - Parson Brown and Circus Clown. Send Ringtones to your Cell Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, were happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, as we go along Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Parson Brown Hell say, Are you married? Well say, No man But you can do the job, when youre in town Later on, well conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, the plans that weve made Walking in a winter wonderland Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, were happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away is the bluebird Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, as we go along Walking in a winter wonderland In the meadow we can build a snowman And pretend that hes a circus clown Well have lots of fun with Mister Snowman Yes, until the all the kids knock him down And later on,well conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, the plans that weve made Walking in a winter wonderland Walking in a winter wonderland Music : Winter Wonderland (2004 Digital Remaster) by Bing Crosby ( • ) Artist : Bing Crosby - Category : People & Blogs https://youtube/watch?v=zifGp5KTBKg
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