In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow
Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
The lyrics to "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" represent a cozy winter scene, with the singer and their loved one huddled together in their warm home as the snow falls outside. Despite the cold, snowy weather, they find comfort in their company and the warmth of the fire. The chorus repeats the sentiment to "let it snow" as they have nowhere to go and are content to stay indoors.
The song also includes a sense of anticipation - with the singer noting that the snow isn't showing any signs of stopping and they've bought corn for popping, indicating a night of snacking and cozying up by the fire. Their concern for having to venture out into the storm eventually turns into excitement at the prospect of being held tight by their loved one on the way home.
Overall, the lyrics convey a romanticized version of winter - one that is warm and inviting despite the cold weather outside. It represents the feeling of contentment when in the company of someone you love during a season that can often be isolating.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful
The weather is very bad, possibly dangerous or unpleasant.
But the fire is so delightful
Despite the weather, inside it is very pleasant and cozy, because there is a nice fire.
And since we've no place to go
Because we do not have any important things to do or places to be.
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
We should embrace the snow and not worry about the problems it brings.
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall is not ending anytime soon.
And I've bought some corn for popping
We have some snacks or treats to enjoy while we stay inside.
The lights are turned way down low
We have dimmed or turned off the lights, which creates a nice, cozy atmosphere.
When we finally kiss goodnight
At the end of the evening, when we say goodbye to each other.
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
I do not want to go outside in the snowstorm, as it will be cold and unpleasant.
But if you'll really hold me tight
If you give me a warm embrace and hold me close, I will feel better about going outside.
All the way home I'll be warm
If you hold me tightly, I will feel warm and protected all the way home.
The fire is slowly dying
The fire that was once strong is now starting to fade away.
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
We are still saying goodbye to each other and leaving the cozy atmosphere.
But as long as you love me so
Despite leaving the cozy atmosphere, as long as you love me, I will still feel warm and protected.
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
We should embrace the snow and not worry about the problems it brings.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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