Daily Quiz for December 9, 2011

"Frosty the Snowman." Rollins and Nelson came up with "Frosty the Snowman" while attempting to create a "Rudolph"-like hit. Singing cowboy Gene Autry, who had hits with both "Rudolph" and "Peter Cottontail," recorded "Frosty" on June 12, 1950. When it was released that winter, it hit 7th place on pop music charts and number four on Country charts.