Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy
Buck Owens
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Santa looked like daddy Or daddy looked like him It's not the way I had him pictured Santa was a much too thin He didn't come down the chimney So momma must have let him in Santa looked a lot like daddy Or daddy looked a lot like him Well, they thought I was fast a sleepin' They thought I was tucked in bed They never thought I'd come a peepin' Or that I'd hear what was said Santa put his arm around mama And mama put her arm around him So if Santa Claus ain't daddy Then I'm a gonna tell on them Well, Santa looked like daddy Or daddy looked like him It's not the way I had him pictured Santa was a much too thin He didn't come down the chimney So momma must have let him in Santa looked a lot like daddy Or daddy looked a lot like him I never saw Dancer or Prancer I never heard the sleigh bells ring I never saw the Red Nosed reindeer Like they show on the TV screen But he sure brought a lot of presents So Santa Claus he must have been Well, he sure looked a lot like daddy And daddy looked a lot like him Well, Santa looked like daddy Or daddy looked like him It's not the way I had him pictured Santa was a much too thin He didn't come down the chimney So momma must have let him in Santa looked a lot like daddy Or daddy looked a lot like him
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Written by: Buck Owens, Don Rich
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10 facts about this song
Original Creator"Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" is originally a country Christmas song written by Buck Owens and Don Rich in 1965.
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Popular CoverThe song has been covered by a number of notable country musicians, including Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, and Travis Tritt.
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Unconventional ThemeUnlike many traditional Christmas songs, "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" presents an unconventional theme, focusing on a humorous story about a child mistaking their father for Santa Claus.
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Buck Owens RecordingWhen Buck Owens recorded the song in 1965, it topped out at #2 on the Billboard Christmas Singles chart, narrowly missing the top spot.
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Version by Brad PaisleyBrad Paisley's cover of "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" was included in his 2006 Christmas album titled "Brad Paisley Christmas."
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Travis Tritt's RenditionTravis Tritt also covered the song in 1992 for his album "A Travis Tritt Christmas: Loving Time of the Year."
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Garth Brooks' CoverIn 1999, Garth Brooks included his rendition of the song on his album "Garth Brooks & The Magic of Christmas."
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Song DurationThe original version of "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" by Buck Owens is approximately two minutes long, making it a short but memorable country Christmas track.
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Frequent AirplayDespite being over five decades old, the song still receives significant airplay during the holiday season on country music stations.
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RecognitionThe song is often hailed as a classic in the country Christmas genre and is known for its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo.
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