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About Peter Cottontail
Here Comes Peter Cottontail is a popular Easter song composed in 1949, by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. They also wrote "Frosty the Snowman" in 1950. Mervin Shiner was the first person to record the song, on Decca Records in 1950. It reached #8 on Billboard Hot 100 Due to the immense popularity of Gene Autry's Christmas songs "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", Nelson and Rollins asked Autry to record their song. His 1950 version was on the Columbia label and peaked at number 3 on the U. S Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Nelson and Rollins also wrote non-Easter lyrics to the tune that later appeared on the 1963 Walt Disney Records Peter Cottontail Plus Other Funny Bunnies and their Friends. It is often regarded as one of the most popular Easter songs of all time. It is often used for TV commercials around the Easter period. While many songs have given fictional characters some notoriety such as Frosty or Rudolph. This particular song finally gave a name to the Easter Bunny.more »
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Here comes Peter CottontailHoppin' down the bunny trailHippity hoppin', Easter's on its wayBringin' every girl and boyBaskets full of Easter joyThings to make your Easter bright and gayHe's got jelly beans for TommyColored eggs for sister SueThere's an orchid for your mommyAnd an Easter bonnet tooOh! here comes Peter CottontailHoppin' down the bunny trailHippity hoppity, happy Easter DayHere comes Peter CottontailHoppin' down the bunny trailHippity hoppin', Easter's on its wayTry to do the things you shouldMaybe if you're extra goodHe'll roll lots of Easter eggs your wayYou'll wake up on Easter mornin'And you'll know that he was thereWhen you find those chocolate bunniesThat he's hiding everywhereOh! here comes Peter CottontailHoppin' down the bunny trailHippity hoppity, happy Easter DayHippity hoppity, happy Easter Day
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Gene Autry
Orvon Grover Autry (September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998), better known as Gene Autry, was an American performer who gained fame as a singing cowboy on the radio, in movies, and on television for more than three decades beginning in the early 1930s. Autry was also owner of a television station, several radio stations in Southern California, and the Los Angeles/California/Anaheim Angels Major League Baseball team from 1961 to 1997. more »
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Written by: JACK ROLLINS, STEVE NELSON
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Peter Cottontail" by Gene Autry is one of the most popular Easter songs. It was recorded and released by the artist in 1950, quickly becoming a staple in Easter celebrations across the western world. |
Song's OriginThe song was produced by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. These two are also responsible for writing Gene Autry's biggest hit "Here Comes Santa Claus" and the popular winter holiday song "Frosty the Snowman." |
Synonymity with the SingerDespite Autry's impressive discography, which includes over 640 recordings, "Peter Cottontail" is one of the songs that he has become most closely associated with. |
Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach number 3 on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1950, proving its popularity and wide acceptance. |
Character InspirationThe character of Peter Cottontail, highlighted in the song, is based on the main character from the 1914 children's book "The Adventures of Peter Cottontail" by Thornton W. Burgess. |
Format and LyricsThe song's format is especially child-friendly with repetitive and catchy lyrics that revolve around Easter traditions such as colorful eggs, jelly beans, and Easter bonnets. |
Spin-offsThe song's success led to a stop-motion television special in 1971 titled "Here Comes Peter Cottontail," which was inspired by the song's lyrics. |
Impact on CultureThe song has since been covered by many artists and has become a popular traditional festive song, sung in various family gatherings, Easter parades and school celebrations. |
Unique FeatureUnlike most of Autry's successful songs, "Peter Cottontail" is not a cowboy or western song but is a novelty or holiday song. |
LegacyEven after more than seven decades of its release, "Peter Cottontail" remains a classic Easter song, continuing the legacy of Gene Autry as the singing cowboy who brightened many holiday celebrations. |
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