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- NPR's Noel King spoke with Mel Tormé's youngest son, James — an accomplished jazz singer himself — to get the story behind the creation of this Christmas classic. According to James, it was on a hot, oppressive summer day in 1945 that his father, Mel, went over the house of one of his writing partners, Bob Wells.
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Nov 8, 2023 · The magic of “The Christmas Song” lies in its ability to transport us to a cozy and idyllic winter wonderland. Written in 1945 by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells on a blisteringly hot summer day, the song captures the essence of a perfect Christmas scene.
Dec 5, 2016 · The Christmas Song. Lydia Hutchinson | December 5, 2016 | 8 Comments. It was a sweltering hot July afternoon in 1945 when Mel Tormé showed up for a writing session at the Toluca Lake house of his lyric partner Bob Wells. Mel let himself in and called out for Bob. No answer.
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Dec 2, 2014 · Arguably the most iconic Christmas song of all time was written on a scorching hot afternoon in southern California. The year was 1945 and jazz renaissance man Mel Torméhad just arrived at the home of his writing partner, Bob Wellsfor that afternoon's creative session.
Dec 25, 2017 · According to James, it was on a hot, oppressive summer day in 1945 that his father, Mel, went over the house of one of his writing partners, Bob Wells. "Wells was nowhere to be seen," James says,...
A Reminder Of The True Spirit Of Christmas. But this song is more than just a nostalgic ode to holiday traditions. It carries a deeper message, reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas. Mel Tormé’s velvety voice gently sings, “Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.”
Dec 19, 2017 · Introduction: In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about “The Christmas Song,” the enduring holiday classic written by Mel Torme and Bob Wells in 1945. Gena is a genealogist and author of the book “ From the Family Kitchen. ” It seems that every year radio stations play Christmas songs earlier and earlier.
