The Choir - It's Cold Outside (1966)

Hitting it big for a brief time in Cleveland, this garage rock band is primarily remembered for their one hit song, heard below, included on multiple ‘60s compilation albums. Originally known as The Mods, they officially broke up for the final time in 1970. Jim Bonfanti, Dave Smalley, and Wally Bryson went on to be in the successful band, Raspberries, with Eric Carmen.

This song was recorded under the bands first name, The Mods, in 1966. Before '66 was over, however, the group learned that a Chicago group calling themselves The Modernaires shortened their name to The Mods and this group quickly changed their name to The Choir to avoid confusion. I'm not sure if any records with this song were released with 'The Mods' name, but the song became a big local hit for the group under their new name in 1967.



The Choir - It's Cold Outside (1966)

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Lyrics:

Well, my world used to be sunny
And jokes used to be funny
But now you're gone and everything's turned all 'round

Well, my world used to be warm
And there never was a storm
But now you're gone and everything's turned upside down

And now it's cold outside (it's cold outside)
And the rain is pouring down
And the leaves are turning brown
Can you see?
That now it's cold outside (it’s cold outside)
And it's all because of you
‘cause there's nothing I can do
To make you love me

Well, my world used to be sunny
And jokes used to be funny
But now you're gone and everything's turned all 'round

Well, my world used to be warm
And there never was a storm
But now you're gone and everything's turned upside down

And now it's cold outside (it's cold outside)
And the rain is pouring down
And the leaves are turning brown
Can you see?
That now it's cold outside (it’s cold outside)
And it's all because of you
‘cause there's nothing I can do
To make you love me

And now it's cold outside (it's cold outside)
And the rain is pouring down
And the leaves are turning brown
Can you see?
That now it's cold outside (it’s cold outside)
And it's all because of you
‘cause there's nothing I can do
To make you love me
To make you love me
To make you love me
To make you love me
Me