Wayne's severe asthma forced the family to move to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1952. In the spring of 1958, toward the end of Wayne's junior year in high school, a Las Vegas booking agent saw a local TV show on which the two Newton brothers were performing and took them back with him for an audition. Originally signed for two weeks, the two brothers eventually performed for five years, doing six shows a day.
Newton achieved nationwide recognition on September 29, 1962, when he and his brother performed on The Jackie Gleason Show. He would perform on Gleason's show 12 times over the following two years.
Many other entertainment icons such as Lucille Ball, Bobby Darin, Danny Thomas, George Burns, and Jack Benny lent Newton their support. In particular, Benny hired Newton as an opening act for his show.
After his job with Benny ended, Newton was offered a job to open for another comic at the Flamingo Hotel, but Newton asked for, and was given, a headline act.
In 1999, Newton signed a 10-year deal with the Stardust, calling for him to perform there 40 weeks out of the year for six shows a week in a showroom named after him. In 2005, in preparation for the eventual demolition of the casino, the deal was, from all reports, amicably terminated; Newton began a 30-show stint that summer at the Hilton. His last show at the Stardust was on April 20, 2005. During a break in his on stage performance, he announced to the crowd that night he wanted to spend more time with his wife and new daughter as the main reasonings for cancelling the contract. Newton said the Boyd family made him a very nice offer to stay on past the demolition of the hotel and casino and to play in other Boyd venues, but Newton declined citing "another deal in the works for Vegas", but he did not mention the Hilton specifically. News crews were expecting this performance to end on time, to make their 10 pm and 11 pm shows, but the show finally ended around 11:30 pm, thus eliminating the possibility. Mr. Las Vegas went on at 7:30 that night, and sang nearly his entire repertoire and songs of other Vegas mainstays as well.
In 2001, Newton succeeded Bob Hope as “Chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle.” In January 2005, Newton started a reality television show on E! called The Entertainer. The winner got a spot in his act, plus a headlining act of their own for a year. And recently during player introductions at the 2007 NBA All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, Newton sang Elvis Presley's "Viva Las Vegas."
In 2008, Newton received a Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, a national memorial to President Wilson, commemorates "the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson." The award honors leaders who have given back to their communities.rs, earning him the nickname Mr. Las Vegas.
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Wayne Newton 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 of Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! by Wayne Newton is a sweet and romantic song about finding joy during winter, despite the harsh weather. It begins by describing how terrible the weather is outside, while the fire indoors is delightful. The singer is spending time inside with someone he loves because they have "no place to go." He makes the decision to embrace the weather and sing "Let It Snow!"
The chorus of the song reminisces about the snow that doesn't stop falling and the corn that was bought to pop. The lights are turned low, and the two people inside the cozy cabin find comfort in their togetherness. But despite their warmth and happiness, the terror of having to leave and go out into the cold storm still lingers.
The final verse wraps up with the fire slowly dying while the couple says their goodbyes. However, all of this is bearable because they love each other, and this reflects the theme that love can brave any weather. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus. The lyrics of Let It Snow! are straightforward and simple, but they highlight the essential things in life that matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful
The current weather conditions are really unpleasant
But the fire is so delightful
Regardless, we are still nice and cozy thanks to the warm fire
And since we've no place to go
However, we are unable to leave our current location
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
So why not just let it snow and make the most of our situation?
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snow is still coming down heavily
And I've bought some corn for popping
So we might as well enjoy some snacks while we're cooped up inside
The lights are turned way down low
We've dimmed the lights to create a cozy atmosphere
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We might as well embrace the snow and enjoy our time together
When we finally kiss goodnight
When it's time to say goodnight and go to bed
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
I really don't want to leave and face the harsh weather
But if you'll really hold me tight
Unless you cling to me tightly to comfort me
All the way home I'll be warm
I'll feel better and be warmer on our journey home
The fire is slowly dying
Unfortunately, the fire is now dwindling
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
We're still saying our farewells
But as long as you love me so
As long as you love me, I am content and happy
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
So why not enjoy ourselves and make the most of this cold, snowy night?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gingerdances
Do you have Wayne Newton's "Blue Snow at Christmas"? It's one of my favourite Christmas songs!
VeneficousM
i want Christmas!!!!!
JC Martel
I thought it was an old Judy Garland when I first heard that version.
John Qpublic
He sounds kind of like a tipsy older dame.
Genevieve
You literally took the words out of my mouth.
Peter Arsenault
Sounds like a women