Song
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
by Perry Como
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas is a 1951 song by Perry Como, 3:27 long, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1951 Hot 100 peak #12 · 32 weeks Length 3:27
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Meredith Willson's 1951 Christmas song, first recorded and released by Perry Como and the Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra on RCA Victor on September 18, 1951. It remains one of the most-streamed vintage holiday recordings and was featured in the 2004 film The Polar Express.
Performance tips
- Keep Como's relaxed, unhurried croon; this one runs on easy charm.
- Smile through the list of holiday sights so each image lands.
- Recruit a few friends to cover the Fontane Sisters' backing harmonies.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
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Other versions
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasCover by Michael Buble2011
- Michael BubleAlso recorded this song
More songs by Perry Como
- Delaware1960 · 2:18
- Magic Monents
- (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays1954 · 2:46