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".
The Christmas Waltz
Rosemary Clooney Lyrics
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Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for me
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
Ev'ry song you hear seems to say "Merry Christmas,
"May your New Year dreams come true"
Wishes you and yours the same thing, too
Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for me
(It's that time of year when the world falls in love)
(Ev'ry song you hear seems to say)
"Merry Christmas, may your New Year dreams come true"
And this song of mine in three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing, too
The Christmas Waltz is a song by Rosemary Clooney that captures the magic of Christmas, the joy of giving, and the warmth of the holiday season. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the narrative as they describe the festive decorations of the season, and the anticipation of Santa Claus's arrival with gifts for everyone. The frosted window panes and gleaming candles inside create a cozy atmosphere, while the painted candy canes on the tree add to the visual appeal of the scene. These details are significant in creating an image of the ideal Christmas and complement the musical arrangement of the song, which captures the essence of a traditional waltz.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside
The frosty windows let us enjoy the warmth of the inside with twinkling candles
Painted candy canes on the tree
The Christmas tree is decorated with traditional red and white stripes candy canes
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh with things
Santa Claus is delivering presents to children on his magical sleigh loaded with gifts
Things for you and for me
The presents are for everyone to unwrap, share and enjoy
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
The festive season has everyone feeling joy and spreading love to one another
Ev'ry song you hear seems to say 'Merry Christmas,
Each song that plays spreads Christmas cheer, wishing happiness to all
May your New Year dreams come true'
Hope for the future and that everyone's dreams will be fulfilled in the New Year
And this song of mine in three-quarter time
This song, in its signature rhythm, further adds to the festive ambiance
Wishes you and yours the same thing, too
The singer extends good wishes to all, hoping for a joyous and fulfilling holiday season
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMMY CAHN, JULE STYNE
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Br Alan Parham
Her Christmas songs need to be revived. I didn't know what I was missing until this year.
Br Alan Parham
Yes, I love the Carpenters, but was talking specifically about Rosemary Clooney.
karen munroe
The Carpenters did it in the 70`s . Love it .
Paula Lavigne
Nope not the version I love!! To fast🥺