In 1968, Goulet was on Broadway in the Kander and Ebb musical, The Happy Time. He appeared in a 1982 production of Rose-Marie with Inga Swenson, and in 2005 appeared in the Broadway revival of Jerry Herman's La Cage aux Folles. Goulet began a recording career with Columbia Records in 1962 which resulted in more than 15 albums.
Goulet began working in films in 1962, providing the voice of one of the characters in the animated feature Gay Purr-ee opposite Judy Garland. His first acting role was in His and Hers (1964), but it was not until a cameo appearance as a singer in Louis Malle's Atlantic City (1980) that Goulet was given critical acclaim. He recorded the song Atlantic City (My Old Friend) for Applause Records in 1981.
He was absent from the screen for seven years until he was cast by Tim Burton as a houseguest blown through the roof by Beetlejuice and also played himself in Bill Murray's Scrooged (both 1988). In 1990, he sang the Canadian national anthem at the beginning of WrestleMania VI, which was held at the Toronto Skydome in Toronto, Ontario Canada.
In 1991, Goulet starred, along with John Putch and Hillary Bailey Smith, in the unsold television series pilot Acting Sheriff. That same year he appeared as the bad guy known as 'Quentin Hapsburg' opposite Leslie Nielsen in the comedy The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear.
In 1993, he played himself in the Simpsons episode $pringfield. In that episode, he sang the well-known Jingle Bells (Batman Smells), although he has yet to record the song commercially. In 1996, he appeared in Ellen DeGeneres' first starring vehicle, Mr. Wrong, as an insecure TV host. Goulet has also appeared in the Disney cartoon, 'Recess', as the singing voice for Mikey Blumberg, in numerous episodes.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Robert Goulet 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!
The lyrics to Robert Goulet's "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" speak to the coziness of being snowed in with a loved one. The singer describes the bleakness of the weather outside, but how the warmth of the fire inside is "so delightful." The lack of places to go is almost reassuring, as it means they can hunker down and wait out the storm together.
As the song goes on, the singer talks about how they've prepared for the weather by buying corn to pop (presumably to snack on while they wait) and by turning down the lights to create a more intimate atmosphere. The idea of going out in the storm is less than appealing, but the potential warmth of being tightly held makes it more bearable.
The song's final verse is bittersweet, as it suggests that the fire is dying and that the couple will have to say goodbye soon. But there's a note of hope in the idea that as long as they love each other, they can weather any storm. Overall, the song is a celebration of finding joy and comfort in the midst of difficult circumstances, and of leaning on loved ones when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful
The weather outside is very unpleasant and difficult to deal with.
But the fire is so delightful
Despite the bad weather, being inside with a warm fire is pleasant and enjoyable.
And since we've no place to go
We don't have any plans or obligations that require us to go out in the bad weather.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Despite the difficulties of the weather, we can choose to enjoy the cozy atmosphere and embrace the snow.
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snow is continuing to fall heavily without any indication of stopping soon.
And I've bought some corn for popping
We have prepared some snacks to enjoy while we stay inside and wait out the storm.
The lights are turned way down low
We have dimmed the lights to create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere inside.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Once again, despite the challenges of the weather, we are choosing to enjoy the moment and embrace the snow.
When we finally kiss goodnight
At the end of the night, when we say goodbye, we will share a romantic kiss.
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
I really don't want to have to go outside in the bad weather.
But if you'll really hold me tight
If you hold me close and keep me warm, I'll feel safe and comfortable going out in the storm with you.
All the way home I'll be warm
Even though it's cold outside, being held tightly by my loved one will keep me warm and comfortable.
The fire is slowly dying
The fire that was once burning brightly is now slowly starting to go out.
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
We are saying goodbye to each other, even though we both wish we could stay together longer.
But as long as you love me so
As long as we love each other, we can enjoy the moment and cherish the time we have together, even if it is brief.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Once again, despite the challenges we face, we can choose to enjoy the moment and embrace the snow.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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