The Andy Williams Christmas Album print in 1833. "O Holy Night", with music by Adolphe Adam, originated in French as "Cantique de Noël" in 1847. The song that came to be known as "Jingle Bells" was published under the name "The One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857. The earliest printing of the lyrics to "Away In A Manger" dates back to 1885. Of the songs on the album composed in the 20th century, "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is the oldest, written on Christmas Eve, 1932. In the 1942 film "Holiday Inn", Bing Crosby performed "White Christmas" and "Happy Holiday", with the former spending 11 weeks
Knock on Wood (1942 song) letters of transit, a plot device that drives the "Casablanca" story and personal turmoil for Rick. The song foreshadows the role the letters of transit and Ugarte will play in the story and for Rick. Knock on Wood (1942 song) "Knock on Wood" is a song written by M.K. Jerome and Jack Scholl for the film "Casablanca", where it was performed onscreen by Dooley Wilson to music played by pianist Elliot Carpenter. Commissioned by producer Hal B. Wallis, the song is the movie's only original composition. In the film, band leader Sam, played by Wilson, sings the refrain "Who's got