It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle-belling
And everyone telling you “Be of good cheer”
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings
And great happy meetings when friends come to call
It's the hap-happiest season of all
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for Roasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoe-ing
And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year
About This Song
"It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" is a collaboration by composer George Wyle (known for writing the Gilligan's Island theme) and his regular partner Eddie Pola. It was written specifically for The Andy Williams Christmas Album and the crooner performed it on his popular variety show, The Andy Williams Show. He went on to record seven more Christmas albums, and this song appeared on every one of them. The song's popularity, paired with the singer's penchant for gaudy sweaters and holiday TV specials, earned him the nickname "Mr. Christmas."
Over the years, this song has become an enduring holiday standard with covers by several artists for their Christmas albums, including Johnny Mathis, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Paul Anka, and Chicago, just to name a few.
