‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’ by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra peaks at #1 in USA 80 years ago today (Jan 26 1946)

(Saturday, January 26, 1946) — “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra (vocal refrain by Vaughn Monroe and The Norton Sisters) was the #1 song on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for five consecutive weeks (Jan. 26, Feb. 2/9/16/23, 1946).

The song makes no mention of any holiday, it has come to be regarded as a Christmas song worldwide due to its winter theme, and is often played on radio stations during the Christmas and holiday season.