who sang the original frosty the snowman

The original version of "Frosty the Snowman" was written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, and was first performed by Gene Autry in 1950. The song quickly became a holiday classic, and has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Jimmy Durante, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Ronettes. The song has also been adapted into a children's book, an animated TV special, and a feature film.