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(All I Want For Christmas Is) My Two Front Teeth – Nat King Cole

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This novelty Christmas song was written by a school teacher in 30 minutes. It’s become a Christmas standard, covered (and parodied) by dozens of artists. Reportedly this is the author’s favorite version.

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Personnel:

Written By: Donald Yetter Gardner
Vocals, Piano: Nat “King” Cole
Double Bass: Joe Comfort
Guitar: Irving Ashby
Drums: Jack Parker
Bongos, Congas: Jack Costanzo
Record Label: Capitol Records

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Releases

Original Release:  Nat “King” Cole And His Trio With The Starlighters –
All I Want For Christmas Is) My Two Front Teeth/ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) 10″
Original Release Date:  1949.10.03

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