Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Perry Como Lyrics
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Everywhere you go
Take a look in the five-and-ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope for Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Now there's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (ha, ha, ha)
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that'll talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope for Janice and Jen
And then mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Aah ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
Perry Como’s “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” encapsulates the excitement and anticipation that builds during the holiday season. The lyrics describe the various sights and sounds of the season, from the decorations in storefronts to the holly on one’s own front door. The opening lines relay the magical feeling that arises with the approach of the holiday, as one begins to notice the signs of Christmas all around. Candy canes and silver lanes that glisten brightened window displays, creating an winter wonderland that brings joy to all who view them. The idea that the holiday season is a time of great excitement is reinforced by the mention of toys appearing in every store.
The song goes on to list some particular presents that children might enjoy, such as Hopalong boots and a pistol for Barney and Ben, and dolls that Janice and Jen can talk to and take on walks. These are common, childlike wishes that many can relate to, and they reinforce the joy that the holiday season brings to children. Also, the mention of parents looking forward to school starting again suggests that the holiday can be a bit chaotic and challenging for them, but the fun and happiness of the season make it all worthwhile. The song ends with a nod to the power of music and the shared experience it can bring us, as the ringing of holiday bells is inspired by the carols we sing.
Line by Line Meaning
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The festive season is fast approaching and the signs are visible everywhere.
Everywhere you go
No matter where you look, signs of Christmas are all around you.
Take a look in the five-and-ten
As you pass by the store, look in the window and you will see all sorts of Christmas decorations.
Glistening once again
Shimmering and sparkling like it did the last time, reminding us of the season of joy and wonder.
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
A familiar sight of streets lined with silver decorations and glowing candy canes hanging from every lamp post.
Toys in every store
Shops everywhere are stocked with an assortment of playthings for children of all ages.
But the prettiest sight to see
Of all the beautiful things to see, nothing compares to the sight of holly hung beautifully on your front door.
Is the holly that will be
The most attractive thing to look at and admire is the holly that we get every year to help us get into the Christmas spirit.
On your own front door
It is a splendid way to show the world that we are welcoming the Christmas season and its gifts into our homes.
A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Barney and Ben have only one Christmas wish, that is to receive toy cowboy boots and a toy gun respectively.
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
The gift that these two little boys are hoping to get is cowboy boots and a toy gun they can use to play cowboy and robbers during Christmas day.
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Janice and Jen only have one Christmas wish, that is to get a doll they can play with all day, one that can walk and talk on its own.
Is the hope for Janice and Jen
Janice and Jen are waiting and hoping to get dolls with magic powers to do all sorts of amazing things that will make their holiday memorable.
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
All parents wait eagerly for school to resume so they can finally have a short break from their kids and get back to their daily routines.
Now there's a tree in the Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel has just recently put up a Christmas tree and decorated it with colorful and sparkling ornaments.
One in the park as well
There is also a majestic looking tree in the park decorated entirely with lights, ribbons, and tinsel.
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
Both the hotel and park trees are rugged and resilient, able to withstand even the severest of winter storms.
Soon the bells will start
The festive sound of bells is a strong indication that Christmas is coming and is just around the corner.
And the thing that will make them ring
The critical thing required to get the bells to ring is the melodious carol we sing, which fills everybody's heart with joy and gratitude.
Is the carol that you sing
The carol that we sing with friends and loved ones is what makes the Christmas celebration complete, as it brings all of us together.
Right within your heart
The carol that we sing and the magic that comes with it are created and echoed from within our hearts as we all come together to celebrate this magical season.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Willson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@almartinico
"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" is a Christmas song written in 1951 by Meredith Willson. The song was originally titled "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas". The song has been recorded by many artists, but was a hit for Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra on September 18, 1951, and released on RCA Victor as 47-4314 (45 rpm) and 20-4314 (78 rpm). Bing Crosby recorded a version on October 1, 1951, which was also widely played.
"A popular belief in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, holds that Willson wrote the song while staying in Yarmouth's Grand Hotel.[1] The song makes reference to a "tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well..."; the park being Frost Park, directly across the road from the Grand Hotel, which still operates in a newer building on the same site as the old hotel.[2] It also makes mention of the five and ten which was a store operating in Yarmouth at the time.
It is also possible that the "Grand Hotel" Willson mentions in the song was inspired by the Historic Park Inn Hotel in his hometown of Mason City, Iowa. The Park Inn Hotel is the last remaining hotel in the world designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and is situated in downtown Mason City overlooking central park."
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Beginning_to_Look_a_Lot_Like_Christmas
"Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra released their cover of "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" on September 18, 1951, becoming one of the biggest versions of the song, which is still widely played today, with over 87 million streams on Spotify as of June 16, 2019.
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_Beginning_to_Look_a_Lot_Like_Christmas#Perry_Como_version
"The Fontane Sisters were a trio (Bea, Geri and Marge Rosse) from New Milford, New Jersey.[3]
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fontane_Sisters
"Mitchell "Mitch" Ayres (December 24, 1909 – September 5, 1969) was an orchestra leader, music arranger, composer and performer. He is best known for his many years of work with Perry Como on radio, records, and television and as the musical conductor for The Hollywood Palace.[1]
~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Ayres
Santa's Tipsy Tunes Playlist
~https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mNDaIqRhz_O3ew9kjLnKpkv4Kv0zT4LLE
@cornucopia887
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look in the five-and-ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in ev'ry store
But the prettiest sight to see
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of hop along boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Now there's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that'll talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And the mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Aah ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
@MikeyJMJ
Christmas isn't complete without Perry
@official_rown
Perry the Platypus noise plays
@squeeged
@@official_rown glad I'm not the only person who's mind went there
@official_rown
@@squeeged I'm back after a year to tell you that no, it isn't just me that thinks that.
@fanboyrulestheworld2159
@It's Ken from the first comment it's been a year
@StarDustLeenadillard761
Yup
@joeyprotiva7750
That "Everywhere you go" at 00:17 just hits different.
@lilygallo2935
I love it so much as well. It's the reason I prefer this one over the others cover 😍😍
@ashmellow78
heck yea it does
puts me in an even better mood when i listen to this song :3
@julidee_
Right😍😍😍✨