Peter Cottontail

"Peter Cottontail" is a 1949 Easter song first recorded in 1950 by Mervin Shiner. It was written by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins, who also composed the popular song "Frosty the Snowman" in the same year. 
It was used as the title song of the Rankin/Bass special Here Comes Peter Cottontail.
==References==
* Mr. Snuffleupagus dresses as a rabbit on Sesame Street in Episode 2925 and briefly quotes the tune as "Here comes Snuffy Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail..."
*In the seventh season Muppet Babies episode "Kermit Pan," while Baby Bean Bunny makes references to Peter Rabbit, Baby Gonzo identifies him as Peter Cottontail.
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Category:Musical References
Category:Easter