When we finally kissed goodnightHow I hate going out in the stormBut if you really grabbed me tightAll the way home I'll be warm
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" is one of Dean Martin's most iconic recordings, celebrated for his signature smooth, "laid-back" vocal style.
: The lyrics make no mention of Christmas; they describe a cozy winter night where a couple is trapped indoors by a snowstorm. Despite this, it has become a staple of the holiday season.
Man, it doesn't show signs of stoppingAnd I brought me some corn for poppingThe lights are turned way down lowLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
: Ironically, the song was written in July 1945 during a sweltering heat wave in Hollywood. Lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne wrote it while dreaming of cooler temperatures to escape the heat.
Oh, the weather outside is frightfulBut the fire, it's so delightfulAnd since we've no place to goLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Oh, the fire is slowly dyingAnd, my dear, we're still goodbyingBut as long as you love me soLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
: While many artists have covered the track (originally by Vaughn Monroe), Dean Martin's 1959 recording is widely considered the definitive version. Where to Listen