Nat King Cole Christmas Record, circa 1965

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Artifact Overview

Bob Wells and Mel Torme wrote "The Christmas Song" on a hot July day in 1945. When they played it for Nat King Cole, Cole fell in love with it. His King Cole Trio recorded it in 1946, and Cole would record the song several more times. Cole's 1961 recording is considered by many as the definitive version of this holiday classic.

Artifact Details

Artifact

45 rpm record

Date Made

circa 1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.136.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black (Color)
Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 7 in

Nat King Cole Christmas Record, circa 1965