Which of these famous singers recorded “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” in 1950?
Dean Martin
Gene Autry
Perry Como
Bing Crosby
“Here Comes Peter Cottontail” is a popular Easter song composed in 1949 by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. The duo also wrote “Frosty the Snowman” in 1950. 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 the iconic country music artist to record their song. Autry’s 1950 rendition peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, cementing his status as the voice behind the beloved Easter bunny. The song has become synonymous with Easter celebrations around the world.
Correct Answer: Gene Autry