# Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (definitive version?) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 23, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849 "2016-11-23T23:09:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849/1 "2016-11-23T23:09:01Z")
I need some opinions. I’m getting some more Christmas music this year, and I need a good version of Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!. Wasn’t a fan of the Bing Crosby or Dean Martin versions. I’m leaning towards Lena Horne or Ella Fitzgerald. Anyone else have any suggestions? ETA: I suppose I should tell you that I’m not a huge fan of big band or jazz music. But I want a light version of this piece-- not rock 'n roll or anything. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849/2 "2016-11-23T23:14:34Z")
Given your stated preferences, I don’t think you’re going to do better than Lena or Ella. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2016, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849/3 "2016-11-24T01:00:07Z")
You say you’re not a big fan or jazz, but you want to listen to Ella Fitzgerald or Lena Horne? 😕 A more modern take can be found with Jewel. Michael Buble has done it, but if you didn’t like Bing or Dean-o, I’m doubting you’ll like a guy who sings like a cheap knock-off of them. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![CheshireKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheshirekat/32/1207_2.png) [@CheshireKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheshireKat)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849/4 "2016-11-24T01:27:14Z")
[Anne Murray](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR2_kn2GKyk)does a light version with a simple but interesting arrangement. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2016, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849/5 "2016-11-24T02:05:12Z")
I have to admit, I’ve always been partial to [Gale Storm’s version.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wdchn8Ti7o) ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2016, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849/6 "2016-11-25T07:54:13Z")
[Kylie Minogue?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRwmoBdG0Pk) Couldn’t really think of a “lighter” version than that. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2016, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849/7 "2016-11-25T11:33:43Z")
When one is tired of Dean Martin, one is tired of life! ☹ The best version I know of was in _ **MAD Magazine** _, but I don’t know if you can find a recording of it. First verse, IIRC: 😃 _Oh, the weather outside is cruel, but the truckers won’t bring fuel! Seems their pension plan they don’t like, they’re on strike, they’re on strike, they’re on strike!_