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"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" is the name of a classic Christmas Song , written in 1944 by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells . Nat King Cole recorded the original version of the song in 1946 ; it became a major pop hit and is generally regarded as the definitive rendition. The song has been covered by numerous artists since. One recent Version was recorded by Christina Aguilera . Other artists who have covered the song include Ella Fitzgerald , Vince Guaraldi , The Jackson 5 , The Duprees , and of course its co-writer, Mel Tormé. The song was used extensively in the Wong Kar-wai movie '' 2046 '' staring Zhang Ziyi . Coincidentally the original version of this song is recorded in 1946 which is 2046 - 100. (2046 was a fictional place and a hotel room in the movie) EXTERNAL LINK |
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