In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide
O Tannenbaum / Winter Wonderland
Barry Manilow Lyrics
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Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
Du grunst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
O Tannembaum, O Tannenbaum
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sing's a love song as we go along
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job when you're in town.
Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we made
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
Were walkin' in a winter wonderland
Yea, walkin' in a winter wonderland
The first half of the lyrics to "O Tannenbaum/Winter Wonderland" is a classic German Christmas carol, with the first two lines stating, "O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how steadfast are your branches." The song praises the evergreen tree for its ability to stay green even amidst winter's snow, not only in the summertime but also during the winter. The second two lines continue with this theme, singing about how beautiful the tree is even during wintertime, when it is coated in snow. The third and final line repeats the opening line in the song, emphasizing the steadfastness of the tree's branches. The song's melody was originally composed in the 16th century and became popular in Germany during the 19th century.
The second half of the song features the English-language lyrics to "Winter Wonderland," a song written in 1934 that has since become a Christmas classic. In these lyrics, the singer describes a snowy winter landscape, complete with sleigh bells ringing, snow-covered lanes, and a new bird that has come to stay. The singer comments on how this winter wonderland puts them in the holiday spirit, and they continue on to build a snowman in the meadow. The lyrics also include a humorous conversation with the fictitious Parson Brown, who presumes the couple building the snowman is getting married. The final lines state that the couple is "walking in a winter wonderland" and looking forward to spending time together by the fire, free from worry or fear.
Line by Line Meaning
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
How faithful are your branches!
Du grunst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
You green not only in summertime,
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
But also in winter, when it snows.
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Wie treu sind deine Blatter!
How faithful are your branches!
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
You please me very much!
Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit
How many times at Christmastime
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
Has a tree like you given me great joy!
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
You please me very much!
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening
Sleigh bells are ringing, do you hear?
In the lane, snow is glistening
In the street, snow is shining
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
The bluebird has flown away
Here to stay is a new bird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sing's a love song as we go along
He sings a love song as we walk
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he is Parson Brown
And pretend that he is a minister named Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
He'll ask: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
We'll say: No, we're not married,
But you can do the job when you're in town.
But you can perform the ceremony when you're here.
Later on we'll conspire
Later on, we'll dream together
As we dream by the fire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
To face without fear
The plans that we made
The plans that we made
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
Were walkin' in a winter wonderland
We're walking in a winter wonderland
Yea, walkin' in a winter wonderland
Yes, walking in a winter wonderland
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