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This guide provides an overview of the classic recording of "" by the Nat King Cole Trio , originally released by Capitol Records in 1949 . 1. Historical Context
While known for his smooth ballads, Cole recorded this "novelty" track with a jazz-influenced , sly sense of humor that remains a fan favorite. 2. Production & Recording Details
Written in 1944 by music teacher Donald Yetter Gardner . Inspired by his second-grade class, he noticed many students had a lisp because they were missing their front teeth.
Before Cole's version, Spike Jones & His City Slickers had a massive #1 hit with the song in 1948 .