Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Snow Time
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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Snowtime, snowtime, oh oh oh oh oh oh.
The snow is falling,
the world's dressed in white tonight,
and I remember another cold December
when I held you tight.
the joys that you were there to share,
the stars burned brightly and I clung to you tightly
as the snow clung to your hair.
Your love quickly faded out of sight
like the snow on the ground.
When spring showed her April smiling face,
you were no longer around.
I'll be here waiting,
I'll always be true to you,
till winter finds you and falling snow reminds you
that you love me too,
that you love me too.
Snowtime, snowtime, oh oh oh oh oh oh.
Snowtime, snowtime, oh oh oh oh oh oh.
The song "Snow Time" by Neil Sedaka is a beautiful melody that speaks of the memories of the singer's past love. The song starts with a chorus of "Snowtime, snowtime, oh oh oh oh oh oh" which serves as a reminder of the wintertime and the memories associated with it. The first verse moves on to describe the beauty of the snowy world and how it takes the singer back to a previous winter when he held his lover tight. The listener can almost experience the beauty of a white and snowy world, and how it brings back memories of love long gone.
The second verse changes the tone of the song and speaks of how the singer's love faded away, much like the snow on the ground. The tone of nostalgia and longing is carried throughout the entire song. The lines, "I'll be here waiting, I'll always be true to you, till winter finds you and falling snow reminds you that you love me too" indicate that the singer is still in love with the person of his past and still waiting for them, hoping that they will come back to him. This adds an air of sadness and longing to the song, with the listener starting to understand and empathize with the singer.
Overall, "Snow Time" is a beautiful song that tells a story of love, loss, and memories. The song's sweetness and the haunting tones of nostalgia make it a timeless piece that can be enjoyed by anyone who has ever experienced love or lost it.
Line by Line Meaning
Snowtime, snowtime, oh oh oh oh oh oh.
The singer is joyfully exclaiming the arrival of winter, which they refer to as "snowtime."
The snow is falling,
The snow is currently coming down from the sky.
the world's dressed in white tonight,
The snow has covered everything in sight and appears to have transformed the world into something new.
and I remember another cold December
The artist is reminiscing about a past December.
when I held you tight.
During that past December, the artist held someone they loved close to them.
And I'm recalling
The singer is continuing to remember this past December and the person they were with.
the joys that you were there to share,
Being with the person the singer loved brought them great happiness.
the stars burned brightly and I clung to you tightly
The artist has a clear image of themself and their loved one looking up at the bright stars while holding each other close.
as the snow clung to your hair.
The snow that was falling accumulated on the person's hair, but this did not detract from the intimate moment shared by the artist and their loved one.
Your love quickly faded out of sight
Sadly, the love that the artist once shared with someone did not last long.
like the snow on the ground.
The metaphor of melting snow on the ground is used to illustrate how quickly the love they shared disappeared.
When spring showed her April smiling face,
Time passed until spring arrived to bring new life and warmth to the world.
you were no longer around.
By this point, the person the singer loved was no longer with them.
I'll be here waiting,
Despite the separation, the singer still holds a strong love for the person they once shared that intimate December with.
I'll always be true to you,
The singer promises to remain faithful and loyal to their lost love.
till winter finds you and falling snow reminds you
The artist hopes that one day their lost love will once again remember the happiness they shared during winter.
that you love me too,
Ultimately, the artist still loves their lost love and hopes they will one day love them back.
that you love me too.
Repeating the last line emphasizes the singer's desire for their lost love to return their affection.
Writer(s): Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peter Emmert
Neil's many voices on this record were way, way ahead of The Carpenters' later recordings on A&M with their multiple voices!
lateforbreakfast
The fact you had to work and save to purchase the Sedaka set will make it all the more intrinsic in its value to you..You have many hours of music to enjoy with such a set....
Michael Friedman
Wonderful musical performance!
Cristina Letechipía
Esta es una linda balada que me trae lindos recuerdos de mi infancia. Siempre me han gustado las canciones de Neil Sedaka, es un gran cantante y compositor. Es uno de mis cantantes favoritos.
Gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Ciudad de México.
lateforbreakfast
This is pure Sedaka, which means its brilliant. thanks for sharing this song. Neil Sedaka is one of my favourite singers and I have several of his CD's but to have the Bear Family collection would be the ultimate..
CatsPjamas1
@musicmandon1 Neil is my favorite singer / songwriter of all time. I actually spent close to $300.00 to buy the Bear Family complete set of all his released recordings from the first 10 years of his career (8 CDs and a beautifully illustrated hardcover book). There isn't any other artist I would spend that kind of money on. I agree the words should have been recorded clearer on "Snowtime" though but since I've listened to it so many times, I think I have figured them all out.
Angel Mendoza
gran voz...gran compositor e interprete...grande entre grandes neil....
CatsPjamas1
@lateforbreakfast Really glad you like it! I bought the Bear Family set as soon as it came out. I was working in the packing section of a bookstore at the time and I remember saving my money up to buy it.
mrob75
Hey there, "CatsPJ" What a great song to play on this very cold New Year's Eve in may parts of the country (we're pretty cold today out in west Texas as well which is very unusual) I was trying to remember who besides Patti Page and Neil Sedaka really capitalized on the use of multiple tracks....As early as this recording, I think Neil had already nailed that concept down pat. Happy New Year, "CatsPJ" and thanks for the upload of "Snowtime"! (Mario)
CatsPjamas1
Happy New Year, Mario! It's freezing cold here too so "Snowtime" is very appropriate.,