#7 The Ronettes, "Frosty the Snowman" (1963)
Considering that I'm not a fan of the song itself (Frosty the Snowman), it is quite the testimony to the Ronettes that their version ranks so high. I quite enjoy the way Veronica Bennett (aka. Ronnie Spector) says 'Frosty the Snowman'. I really don't know how this one ended up at #7. But, nonetheless, I think I'll leave it there for now. It has a really good feel about it (it must be the era in which it was recorded). Who knows why we like the things we do?
#6 Dean Martin, "Baby It's Cold Outside" (1959)
A yes, winter romance... you just gotta love it. This song is such a fun one - you can almost picture the two lovers cuddled up next to a warm fire discussing whether or not the lady ought to go home. She is trying to be prudent about it, but he is having none of that as he attempts to rationalize why she should stay longer (for her safety of course).
WikiInfo: The lyrics in this song are designed to be heard as a conversation between a female and a male, marked as "mouse" and "wolf" on the printed score. As such, every line in the song features a statement from the female subject, followed by a response from the male.
Indeed, it is this very back and forth that gives the story to the song and the song it's energy. You just have to laugh as you listen to Dino (the King of Cool himself) sweet talk the young lady into staying - he uses every trick in the book.
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