“GEN DWHV SEJRWB….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: I = D
ANSWER: “YOU HEAR VOICES SINGING / LET’S BE JOLLY; DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY.” —JOHNNY MARKS
📌 FAST FACTS
Johnny Marks (1909–1985) • aged 75
➤ Overview
Johnny Marks was an American songwriter best known for composing popular Christmas songs that became widely recorded and performed. His work is closely associated with holiday music in the United States, and several of his songs have become seasonal standards. Wikipedia
Johnny Marks was an American songwriter best known for composing popular Christmas songs that became widely recorded and performed. His work is closely associated with holiday music in the United States, and several of his songs have become seasonal standards. Wikipedia
➤ Early Life & Education
Johnny Marks was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He attended Colgate University and later earned a degree from Columbia University. His early exposure to music and education provided a foundation for his later career as a professional songwriter. Wikipedia
Johnny Marks was born in Mount Vernon, New York. He attended Colgate University and later earned a degree from Columbia University. His early exposure to music and education provided a foundation for his later career as a professional songwriter. Wikipedia
➤ Songwriting Career
Marks wrote numerous songs during his career, but he is especially remembered for holiday compositions. Many of his songs were written for television programs and animated specials, which contributed to their widespread popularity and long-term cultural presence. Wikipedia
Marks wrote numerous songs during his career, but he is especially remembered for holiday compositions. Many of his songs were written for television programs and animated specials, which contributed to their widespread popularity and long-term cultural presence. Wikipedia
➤ Notable Songs
Johnny Marks wrote several well-known Christmas songs, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, and A Holly Jolly Christmas. These songs have been recorded by numerous artists and remain widely played during the holiday season. Wikipedia
Johnny Marks wrote several well-known Christmas songs, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, and A Holly Jolly Christmas. These songs have been recorded by numerous artists and remain widely played during the holiday season. Wikipedia
➤ Television & Media
Several of Marks’s songs were featured in animated television specials produced during the mid-twentieth century. These programs helped establish a strong connection between his music and holiday broadcasting traditions in American television. Wikipedia
Several of Marks’s songs were featured in animated television specials produced during the mid-twentieth century. These programs helped establish a strong connection between his music and holiday broadcasting traditions in American television. Wikipedia
➤ Fun Facts
• He was related to the Marks family of the retail company Marks & Spencer
• His songs were popularized by television before becoming radio staples
• Multiple holiday classics were written for specific performers or programs
• His music remains closely associated with mid-century holiday media
• He was related to the Marks family of the retail company Marks & Spencer
• His songs were popularized by television before becoming radio staples
• Multiple holiday classics were written for specific performers or programs
• His music remains closely associated with mid-century holiday media
➤ Legacy
Johnny Marks’s songs continue to be performed and recorded decades after their creation. His work helped shape the modern American holiday music repertoire, and his compositions remain familiar across generations through annual seasonal broadcasts and recordings. Wikipedia
Johnny Marks’s songs continue to be performed and recorded decades after their creation. His work helped shape the modern American holiday music repertoire, and his compositions remain familiar across generations through annual seasonal broadcasts and recordings. Wikipedia
Sources
Wikipedia — Johnny Marks
Wikipedia — Johnny Marks