Luther Vandross - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) 1992

The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song early in 1946. At Cole's behest — and over the objections of his label, Capitol Records — a second recording was made the same year utilizing a small string section, this version becoming a massive hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Cole again recorded the song in 1953, using the same arrangement with a full orchestra arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle, and once more in 1961, in a stereophonic version with orchestra conducted by Ralph Carmichael. Nat King Cole's 1961 version is generally regarded as definitive, and in 2004 was the most loved seasonal song with women aged 30--49, while Cole's original 1946 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1974. Mel Tormé recorded the song himself in 1954, and again in 1961, 1966 and 1992. "The Christmas Song" (commonly subtitled "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" or, as it was originally subtitled, "Merry Christmas to You") is a classic Christmas song written in 1944 by musician, composer, and vocalist Mel Tormé and Bob Wells. According to Tormé, the song was written during a blistering hot summer. In an effort to "stay cool by thinking cool," the most-performed (according to BMI) Christmas song was born.

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[joewoz2001]

how can I find this exact song to own? like what album is this exact song on? 

[MattPattProductions]

Great Christmas song! Merry Christmas from Canada :)

[robsonjakel]

Luther - went away too soon. His marvelous will always be missed

[fiddidle]

Funky drumset 3

[TheMinkoffMinx]

Yes, the best version there is...my absolute favorite Christmas song.

[MrDrew5775]

@Hulk2k6 Check out Toni Braxton and Natalie Cole's version of this christmas classic, I'm sure you will enjoy them too.

[Hulk2k6]

Best version this song, period.

[mccartneyjay]

'Jack Frost nipping at your nose.'

Miss you East coast, can't wait to go home for Christmas. <33

RIP.