Foley was born in Blue Lick, Kentucky. He began playing the guitar and the harmonica as a young boy and at age seventeen he won first prize in a statewide talent show. Ultimately he signed with Decca Records in 1941. His hit songs include Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy, Old Shep, Sugarfoot Rag, and Tennessee Saturday Night. Peace in the Valley, backed up by The Sunshine Boys, in 1951 became the first gospel record to sell a million copies, and One By One, a duet with Kitty Wells, became a chart topper in 1954.
For more than two decades, Foley was a major star of country music, selling in excess of twenty-five million records. During 1962-63, Foley was a regular cast member along with Fess Parker in the television series, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
Red Foley was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1967. For his contribution to the music industry, Red Foley also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6225 Hollywood Blvd.
He died unexpectedly in 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the age of fifty-eight from a heart attack. He is interred in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.
His daughter from his second marriage to Judy Martin (nee: Eva Alaine Overstake) is Shirley Lee Foley who is married to singer Pat Boone. His granddaughter is singer Debby Boone.
Frosty The Snowman
Red Foley Lyrics
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over the hills of snow.
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose an two eyes made out of coal,.
Frosty the snowman is a fairytale they say, he was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day,
There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found for when they placed it on his head he began to dance around.
Oh frosty the snowman was alive as he could be and the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me.
Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day.
So he said lets run and we|l have some fun now before i melt away.
He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop and he only paused a moment when he heard him holler stop!
Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way but waved goodbye saying dont you cry ill be back again some day
Thompedy thomp thomp thompedy thomp thomp look at frosty go thompedy thomp thomp thompedy thomp thomp over the hills of snow.
Over the hills of snow.
The classic Christmas song "Frosty The Snowman" tells the tale of a lovable snowman who comes to life and brings joy and laughter to children. The lyrics describe Frosty with his corncob pipe, button-nose and two eyes made out of coal, and how he magically came to life one day. The song highlights Frosty's childlike innocence and playfulness, as he runs around the town with a broomstick in his hand, and leads children on a chase saying "catch me if you can". The lyrics also mention how Frosty knew that he would melt away when the sun came out, and so he made the most of his time with the children before saying goodbye, promising to return some day.
The song has become a beloved Christmas classic over the years, with its simple and catchy melody and charming storyline. It celebrates the magic and innocence of childhood, and the joy that comes from spending time with friends and loved ones. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the childlike wonder and playfulness of the holiday season, and to cherish the memories and moments shared with those they hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
Thompety thomp thomp*intro*, look at frosty go.
Listen to the sound of Frosty's footsteps as he plays and moves around.
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose an two eyes made out of coal,.
Frosty was a cheerful snowman with a corncob pipe, a button nose, and two eyes made of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairytale they say, he was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day,
Although some people believe that Frosty is just a made-up story, children know that he really came to life one day.
There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found for when they placed it on his head he began to dance around.
When the children placed an old silk hat on Frosty's head, it somehow brought him to life and made him dance around.
Oh frosty the snowman was alive as he could be and the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me.
Frosty was alive and well, just like any person, and the children loved to play with him and hear him laugh.
Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day.
Frosty was aware that it was a hot day and he might melt in the sun.
So he said lets run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away.
Frosty encouraged the children to run and play with him before he melted away in the sun.
Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand running here and there all around the square saying catch me if you can.
Frosty led the children to the village, carrying a broomstick, and played a game of catch-me-if-you-can all around the town square.
He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop and he only paused a moment when he heard him holler stop!
Frosty led the children all the way to the traffic cop on the street, but only stopped for a moment when the cop told them to halt.
Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way but waved goodbye saying don't you cry I'll be back again some day
Frosty had to leave quickly, but he promised to return one day and said farewell to the children.
Thompedy thomp thomp thompedy thomp thomp look at frosty go thompedy thomp thomp thompedy thomp thomp over the hills of snow.
Listen to Frosty's thumping footsteps as he heads off over the hills of snow, continuing his wintery journey.
Writer(s): NELSON STEVE, ROLLINS WALTER E
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.