Clooney's first recordings, in May 1946, were for Columbia Records. She sang with Tony Pastor's big band. Clooney continued working with the Pastor band until 1949, making her last recording with the band in May of that year and her first as a solo artist a month later, still for Columbia.
She came to prominence in the early 1950s with the novelty hit Come On-a My House written by William Saroyan and his cousin Ross Bagdasarian (better known as David Seville, the father figure of Alvin and the Chipmunks), which was followed by other pop numbers such as "Botch-a-Me" (a cover version of the Italian song Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina by Alberto Rabagliati), "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much", "Hey There" and "This Ole House", although she had success as a jazz vocalist. Clooney's career languished in the 1960s, partly due to problems related to depression and drug addiction, but revived in 1977, when her White Christmas co-star Bing Crosby asked her to appear with him at a show marking his 50th anniversary in show business. She continued recording until her death in 2002. She was the aunt of Academy Award winning actor George Clooney; mother-in-law of singer Debby Boone; and sister to former television personality Nick Clooney. She was the ex-wife of Jose Ferrer; mother of actor Miguel Ferrer
Clooney was diagnosed with lung cancer at the end of 2001. Around this time, she gave her last concert, in Hawaii, backed by the Honolulu Symphony Pops; her last song was "God Bless America".
Suzy Snowflake
Rosemary Clooney Lyrics
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Dressed in a snow-white gown
Tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane
To tell you she's in town
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Soon you will hear her say
Come out ev'ryone and play with me
If you want to make a snowman
I'll help you make one, one, two, three
If you want to take a sleigh ride
Whee! The ride's on me
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Look at her tumblin' down
Bringing joy to ev'ry girl and boy
Suzy's come to town
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Dressed in a snow-white gown
Tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane
To tell you she's in town
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Soon you will hear her say
Come out ev'ryone and play with me
I haven't long to stay
If you want to make a snowman
I'll help you make one, one, two, three
If you want to take a sleigh ride
Whee! The ride's on me
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Look at her tumblin' down
Bringing joy to ev'ry girl and boy
Suzy's come to town
The song “Suzy Snowflake” tells the story of a friendly snowflake named Suzy as she arrives in town to spread joy and encourage children to come outside and play in the snow. She is depicted as a joyful character, dressed in a snow-white gown, and tapping on children’s windowpanes to announce her arrival. Suzy is an invitation to play in the snow and make the most of the season while she’s around. She cheerfully sings that if anyone wants to build a snowman or take a sleigh ride, she is there to lend a hand.
The song’s lyrics are imaginative, joyful, and inspiring to children who love snow. It presents a whimsical character in Suzy who invites kids to come and play, make memories and have fun. Suzy Snowflake has become a beloved classic Christmas song, often played in department stores, malls, and Christmas movies. It inspires nostalgic feelings of childhood wonder and delight for all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Suzy Snowflake is making her presence known
Dressed in a snow-white gown
Suzy Snowflake is dressed in white as she represents the snow
Tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane
Suzy is announcing her arrival by tapping on the window
To tell you she's in town
Suzy is letting everyone know that she is here
Soon you will hear her say
Suzy will be heard telling everyone to come out and play
Come out ev'ryone and play with me
Suzy is inviting everyone to come and play with her
I haven't long to stay
Suzy won't be around for long so everyone should enjoy the snow while they can
If you want to make a snowman
Suzy wants to help you make a snowman
I'll help you make one, one, two, three
Suzy is eager to assist with creating a snowman
If you want to take a sleigh ride
Suzy is offering to take everyone on a sleigh ride
Whee! The ride's on me
Suzy is excited to provide the transportation for this sleigh ride
Look at her tumblin' down
Suzy is gracefully falling from the sky
Bringing joy to ev'ry girl and boy
Suzy is bringing happiness and excitement to everyone
Suzy's come to town
Suzy has arrived and is ready to spread the joy of the winter season
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roy C. Bennett, Sid Tepper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@memphisrocks1
MEMPHISROCKS1; Miss Rosemary Clooney A FANTASTIC Vocalist, This Christmas Jem Brings Back Great Memories.
@marcelleray4595
I sang this as a kid. Cute song.
@sajamor0811
I'd never heard this till today - yet more proof Americans do the most beautiful, memorable Christmas songs! Don't mind admitting it brought tears to my eyes!
@Jrwlar1963
Tysvm for this .A cancer patient who has buried most of her immediate family,this brings back fond memories of my childhood and my children.🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶🎶
@marydouglass83
We sang this song in school and dressed up like a snowflake.i wish all songs were fun like this one.
@user-pk2zu2tp4t
I played Susy Snowflake in our school play when I was 8 years old. My favorite song
@lisab6373
My mother, age 95 1/2, still sings this one.
@angelfavoured4481
Regards to her💖🙏
@christinevicker9017
It's a great song.good.on.her ❤
@db3519
What a gift to have her around you and singing❤❤❤❤❤❤❤