Gleason could not read or write music in a conventional sense; he was said to have conceived melodies in his head and described them vocally to staff help. He did likewise with the well-remembered themes of both The Jackie Gleason Show ("Melancholy Serenade") and The Honeymooners ("You're My Greatest Love"). There has been some controversy over the years as to how much credit Gleason should have received for the finished products; it has been written that beyond the possible conceptualizing of many of the songs, Gleason had no direct involvement such as conducting in the making of these recordings. However, his main musical companion, cornetist and trumpeter Bobby Hackett once said: "Jackie knows a lot more about music than people give him credit for. I have seen him conduct a sixty-piece orchestra and detect one discordant note in the brass section. He would immediately stop the music and locate the wrong note. It always amazed the professional musicians how a guy who technically did not know one note from another could do that. And he was never wrong."
Born February 26, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He died on June 24, 1987
Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow
Jackie Gleason 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!
In Jackie Gleason’s rendition of Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow, he describes the weather outside as frightful but the fire inside is delightful. This description creates a welcoming feeling towards winter and the snowstorm happening outside. The lyrics portray a cozy evening inside where the couple has no plans to go anywhere and is content with simply staying in and enjoying each other’s company. The line “I've bought some corn for popping” suggests that the couple is preparing to spend an extended period of time inside and has already thought ahead to have snacks on hand.
Despite the storm outside, the couple is able to find comfort and warmth in each other’s company. Jackie’s lyrics convey that winter does not have to be something to be feared or avoided, but instead can be enjoyed from a safe and warm place. The line “But as long as you love me so” highlights the importance of having someone to share this experience with and the power of love to provide warmth in even the coldest of times.
Overall, Jackie Gleason’s rendition of Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow transforms winter and even snowstorms into a cozy and romantic experience, rather than something to be feared or avoided.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful
The weather is very unpleasant, and it is very cold outside.
But the fire is so delightful
The fire is very pleasant, and it provides warmth and comfort.
And since we've no place to go
We don't have anywhere else to be, so we might as well enjoy the warmth of the fire.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It's okay if it snows, let it snow because we have nowhere to be anyway.
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snow is expected to fall for a long time without stopping.
And I've bought some corn for popping
We have some food to enjoy while we wait for the snow to stop.
The lights are turned way down low
The lights are dimmed, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
The snow continues to fall, but we're not worried about it because we have nowhere to be.
When we finally kiss goodnight
As the evening comes to an end and we say goodnight, we realize how much we enjoy each other's company.
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
Though I don't want to leave, I know I'll have to face the harsh weather when I go outside.
But if you'll really hold me tight
If you hold me tightly, I'll feel comforted and warm despite the cold outside.
All the way home I'll be warm
Even if we have to travel through the snow, I'll feel warm and safe because of your embrace.
The fire is slowly dying
The fire is burning out and our time together is coming to an end.
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
As we say our goodbyes, we regret having to leave each other's company.
But as long as you love me so
As long as we love each other, we'll continue to have moments like this, surrounded by warmth and comfort.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
The snow will continue to fall, but we'll remember the warmth and comfort we shared during this time.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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