Latest recording is Sound-Effect (2007), featuring pianist Mulgrew Miller, Peter Washington on bass, and on percussion Lewis Nash.
(2) Steve Nelson developed in the 1990s into one of the most promising of the vibraphonists around, influenced by Milt Jackson but gradually developing his own sound. After gigging with Grant Green in the early '70s, Nelson picked up important experience playing with Kenny Barron, James Spaulding, Bobby Watson, and David "Fathead" Newman, and has played in a countless number of settings beginning in the '90s. Nelson has recorded as a leader for Criss Cross, Red, Sunnyside, and TCB. Since the '90s, he continued to record, releasing New Beginnings in 1999, Fuller Nelson in 2004 and Sound-Effect in 2007. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
Frosty The Snowman
Steve Nelson Lyrics
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Was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
He was made of snow
But the children know
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.
O, 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.
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 snow man
Had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,
"Don't you cry, I'll be back again some day."
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh yeah
The lyrics to Steve Nelson's "Frosty the Snowman" tell a story about a snowman that comes to life, creating a sense of magic and wonder in the hearts of children. Frosty is described as a "jolly happy soul" with a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. The song then goes on to mention that although Frosty is a fairy tale, children know the story of how he came to life one day. This sets the stage for the rest of the story, which follows Frosty and the children on their adventures together as he leads them down the streets of town.
The lyrics also highlight the playful and silly nature of Frosty as he dances around once the old silk hat is placed on his head. The children are enamored with him and see him as a real person, laughing and playing just like they do. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that Frosty cannot last forever. He is forced to hurry on his way and say goodbye to the children, but promises to return one day.
Overall, "Frosty the Snowman" is a fun and lighthearted song that captures the imagination of listeners, especially children, as they envision a magical snowman coming to life and embarking on a wild adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosty the snowman
Introduction of the subject of the song, Frosty the snowman.
Was a jolly happy soul,
Frosty was a joyful and cheerful creature.
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
Frosty had a corncob pipe and a button nose, just like humans have distinctive features.
And two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty's eyes were made out of coal, a popular material of using in the creation of snowmen.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
Frosty the snowman is considered to be just a made-up story by some people.
He was made of snow
Frosty was originally created out of snow.
But the children know
But the children believe in his existence.
How he came to life one day.
The children witnessed Frosty coming to life unexpectedly.
Old silk hat they found.
the old silk hat that they found and put on Frosty's head.
For when they placed it on his head
As soon as they put the hat on Frosty's head,
He began to dance around.
he began to move joyfully to expressive music.
O, Frosty the snowman
Reiteration of the subject's name, Frosty the snowman.
Was alive as he could be,
Frosty was as lively as possible.
And the children say he could laugh
According to the children's accounts, he had the ability to make sounds to express mirth.
And play just the same as you and me.
Frosty was capable of playing just like every typical child, according to the children.
He led them down the streets of town
Frosty led the children through the streets of the town on a fun chase.
Right to the traffic cop.
They went past the traffic cop.
And he only paused a moment when
Frosty momentarily paused during the chase when
He heard him holler "Stop!"
the traffic guard yelled, "Stop!"
Frosty the snow man
The name is repeated again to reinforce the message.
Had to hurry on his way,
Frosty had to leave quickly.
But he waved goodbye saying,
Frosty said goodbye in a friendly way by waving his hand.
"Don't you cry, I'll be back again some day."
"Don't be sad, I'll return again someday," said Frosty before leaving.
Oh oh oh
Vocalization conveying a continuation of the song.
Oh oh oh
Another Vocalization conveying a continuation of the song.
Oh oh yeah
A final vocalization to conclude the song.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK ROLLINS, STEVE NELSON
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