December 1934 saw another release of Winter Wonderland, this time by the hugely popular Guy Lombardo and his orchestra, taking it to the top of the charts for the first time. Track List Frosty the Snowman Feliz Navidad Jingle Bell Rock The Dreidel Song Rockin Around the Christmas Tree This Little Light of Mine. The recording featured vocals by Nash who was accompanied by Himber and his Hotel Ritz Carlton Orchestra. In 1934, Joey Nash who performed with Richard Himber got a hold of Bernard's latest song, and it did not take long for before it made its recording debut on RCA Bluebird. Born Felix William Bernhardt in 1897 in New York City, he was a child prodigy playing the piano and after completing his musical education earned a living by composing pieces for various vaudeville establishments as well as accompanying orchestras on the piano. Sadly, Smith never really saw the fruits of his work as he passed away ravaged by the disease at the young age of 34, a year after Bernard wrote the unforgettable music to Smith's poem.įelix Bernard, however enjoyed much fame in the years following what would be the first of countless recordings. Touched by his sick friend's lovely poem which clearly expressed his desire to flee the limitations his illness had put upon him, Bernard immediately set to work at composing a melody to go along with the words. Happy with the result, Smith showed the lyrics to his friend and musician Felix Bernard in 1934.
Back in those days, they often traveled through the country performing interdenominational services and ceremonies when nobody else was available to do so. Smith even worked a bit of local flavor into his poem when he mentioned “Parson Brown” - a reference to parsons, or independent priests of the Protestant faith who were not associated with any specific parishes or churches. This innocent scene inspired the young man to write a beautiful poem, invoking the carefree fun of a day in the snow. Days were long and spent in the comfort of his room, daydreaming about a normal and healthy life that would enable him to play outside in the snow like the children he was observing from his window. In a particularly cold and long winter during the early 1930's, a young man named Richard Smith who had been suffering from the then still widespread and devastating disease of tuberculosis found himself in a home in Pennsylvania recovering from yet another bout of the deadly infection. Creationĭespite its upbeat character, the story behind this hugely popular song is anything but joyful. Although originally not intended to be a Christmas song, the piece has become intricately tied to the holidays, making it one of the great classics that has been interpreted by numerous famous artists. Tickets will be available to book on our website closer to the event.In countries with seasonal climates and cold winters, no other song conjures up images of the joys of freshly fallen snow quite like the easy melody and cheerful lyrics of “Winter Wonderland”.
When the evening comes around, Hyde Park is transformed by thousands of sparkling lights – so grab your mulled wine, hot chocolate, or stein of Bavarian beer and get ready to join in the festive fun. Mornings are great for families, where you can explore Winter Wonderland at a leisurely pace. The event will be open from 10:00am to 10:00pm daily, excluding Christmas Day. Make the most of your festive season in true Winter Wonderland style! Running for six magical weeks from November 2023 to January 2024, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland offers a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks, and so much more.įrom high adrenaline rides to family friendly performances, classic festive treats to the newest in London’s street food scene, and cosy fire pit bars to mythical ice kingdoms – we guarantee there’s something for everyone. Located in London’s iconic Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland is the world’s ultimate destination for festive fun.
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