About
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! appeared on the first disc of The Christmas Present, showcasing Robbie Williams’s affection for classic swing standards. Written in Hollywood during a heatwave by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne, the song was first recorded by Vaughn Monroe in 1945 and has since been covered by Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Rod Stewart. Williams’s version followed the lush orchestral tradition of those earlier recordings, with a buoyant brass arrangement by Guy Chambers and Richard Flack.
The track captures the cosy escapism that has made the song a seasonal staple. “The lyric just suggests being snowed in,” Williams explained. “All you can do is be cosy and warm inside. Once again, a magical time machine to euphoric recall land.” His phrasing blends light swing and romantic ease, nodding to the crooners who shaped his vocal style.
Recorded with a full band and choir, Williams’s rendition balances nostalgia with the polish of a modern production. The steady rhythm, brushed drums and soft strings evoke the sound of 1950s American radio, while his relaxed delivery emphasises the warmth of the lyric. Although written in the California sunshine, the song remains an emblem of wintry comfort, and Williams’s version sits comfortably among its storied predecessors.
“The lyric just suggests literally being snowed in. All you’ve got to do is be cosy and warm inside.”Robbie Williams
Appearing midway through the album’s opening sequence of standards, Let It Snow! reinforced Williams’s skill as an interpreter of timeless material and his ongoing dialogue with the great American songbook.
Lyrics
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 brought me some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you 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, and snow
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
Oh, 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
Credits
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Vocalist
Robbie Williams -
Songwriter
Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne -
Original Artist
Frank Sinatra -
Producer
Guy Chambers, Richard Flack