Steve Nelson (songwriter) explained

Steve Nelson
Birth Name:Steve Edward Nelson
Birth Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Armonk, New York, U.S.
Genre:Country
Occupation:Songwriter

Steve Edward Nelson (November 24, 1907 – November 13, 1981) was an American songwriter.[1]

Born in New York City, Nelson worked for Tin Pan Alley starting there in 1929. He later wrote country songs for artists such as Eddy Arnold and Guy Lombardo. In 1950, probably his best known composition, "Frosty the Snowman" was released, co-written with Jack Rollins.[2] [3] In 1952, Nelson co-wrote, again with Rollins, the song which was used for the safety campaign of Smokey Bear.[4]

Notes and References

  1. http://nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com.s164288.gridserver.com/Site/inductee?entry_id=1840 Nashville Songwriters: Hall of Fame
  2. Web site: Steve Nelson . www.discogs.com . 27 December 2014.
  3. Book: William E Studwell. Frank Hoffmann. B Lee Cooper. The Christmas Carol Reader. 12 October 2012. Routledge. 978-1-136-59145-7. 194–.
  4. Web site: Smokey's name . www.smokeybear.com . 27 December 2014.