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.
Winter Wonderland
Perry Como Lyrics
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In the lane snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking' in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song as we go along
In the meadow we can build a snowman
We'll pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are ya 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've made
Walking in a winter wonderland
Are you listening?
Snow is glistening
Where's the bluebird?
There is a new bird
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say, "Are ya married?"
We'll say, "No, man
But you can do the job whenever you're in town"
Later on, we will conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we've made
Walking hand in hand
Throughout a winter wonderland
The lyrics to Perry Como's Winter Wonderland are a celebration of the joys of winter, and of the holiday season that comes with it. The song begins with the image of sleigh bells ringing and the snow glistening in the lane, creating a beautiful sight that makes the singer and his companions feel happy. As they walk in the winter wonderland, they encounter a new bird that sings a love song, a symbol of the warmth and togetherness that the holiday season brings.
The next verse takes place in a meadow where they can build a snowman and pretend that he is Parson Brown. The snowman becomes a stand-in for a wedding officiant, and when he asks if they are married, the answer is no. However, when he offers to do the job whenever they are in town, they respond with a playful "No, man", indicating that they are not taking the request seriously but enjoying the moment. The final verse finds the singer and his companions conspiring and dreaming by the fire, facing the plans they've made for the future unafraid, as they continue to hold hands and walk throughout the winter wonderland.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
Can you hear the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the air?
In the lane snow is glistening
The snow on the ground is sparkling in the light.
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
The winter wonderland is a lovely and pleasing sight, and we are joyful and contented tonight.
Walking' in a winter wonderland
We are strolling around this wonderful winter landscape.
Gone away is the bluebird
The bluebird has flown away, probably due to the winter season change.
Here to stay is a new bird
A new bird is present, apparently not affected by the changes brought by winter.
He sings a love song as we go along
The bird is singing his romantic melody while we continue on our way.
In the meadow we can build a snowman
We could construct a snowman in the available field of snow.
We'll pretend that he is Parson Brown
We'll fantasize that the snowman is Parson Brown, perhaps as part of our fun and frolicking or pretending.
He'll say, "Are ya married?"
The Parson will ask us if we are married.
We'll say, "No, man
We'll reply that we're not actually married, by answering "No, man.
But you can do the job when you're in town"
However, the Parson is still free to perform the marriage ceremony whenever he happens to be in town.
Later on, we'll conspire
After a while, we'll plan something secretly
As we dream by the fire
As we relaxed and day-dreamed by the fireplace
To face unafraid
To confront without fear
The plans that we've made
Our schemed arrangements
Walking hand in hand
Walking along holding hands
Throughout a winter wonderland
In the middle of a scenic landscape of snow and ice
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard B. Smith, Felix Bernard
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