Steve Nelson

Steve Edward Nelson (November 24, 1907 – November 13, 1981) was an American songwriter. 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. In 1952, Nelson co-wrote, again with Rollins, the song which was used for the safety campaign of Smokey Bear.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 24, 1907 (New York City), Died November 13, 1981 (Armonk)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: songwriter, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 51-60 of 60 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	HCO3495	10-in.	12/29/1948	A heart full of love (for a handful of kisses)	Johnny Bond	Male vocal, with string band	songwriter
Columbia	CO40949	10-in.	7/8/1949	I'm throwing rice (at the girl I love)	Ray Smith	Male vocal solo, with string band	songwriter
Columbia	CO41684	10-in.	8/26/1949	Why in heaven's name	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	songwriter
Brunswick	E35164	10-in.	1/15/1931	Yours and mine	Chester Gaylord	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	E35215	10-in.	11/6/1930	Yours and mine	Red Nichols Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	E35898	10-in.	1/7/1931	Yours and mine	Ralph Bennett Seven Aces	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	lyricist
Brunswick	E36033	10-in.	2/6/1931	Yours and mine	Ross Colby	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	lyricist
Brunswick	E36842	10-in.	6/3/1931	You don’t need glasses (To see I’m in love)	Harry Reser ; Six Jumping Jacks	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo	songwriter
Brunswick	E30832-E30833	10-in.	Sept. 1929	There’s too many eyes (That "wanna" make eyes at two pretty eyes that I love)	Ben Bernie ; Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo; without vocal (take G)	composer
Brunswick	LAE899	10-in.	11/10/1930	Us and company	Californians	Jazz/dance band, with vocal; without vocal (take G)	songwriter

(Results 51-60 of 60 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Nelson, Steve," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100108.

Nelson, Steve. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/100108.

"Nelson, Steve." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.