Santa Claus Is Back in Town
Elvis Presley
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(Christmas, Christmas, Christmas) Well, it's Christmas time pretty baby And the snow is falling on the ground (Christmas, Christmas) Well, it's Christmas time pretty baby And the snow is on the ground (Christmas, Christmas) Well, you be a real good little girl Santa Claus is back in town (Christmas, Christmas) Got no sleigh with reindeer, no sack on my back You're gonna see me coming in a big black Cadillac Whoa oh it's Christmas time pretty baby And the snow is falling on the ground Well, you be a real good little baby Santa Claus is back in town (Christmas, Christmas, Christmas) Hang up your pretty stockings, turn off the light Santa Claus is coming, down your chimney tonight Whoa oh oh oh it's Christmas time pretty baby And the snow is falling on the ground Well, you be a real good little baby Santa Claus is back in town (Christmas, Christmas, Christmas)
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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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7 facts about this song
Song Details"Santa Claus Is Back in Town" is a Christmas song by Elvis Presley.
- It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, a famous songwriting duo of the mid-20th century.
- The song was first released in 1957 on Presley's first holiday album, "Elvis' Christmas Album."
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Song PerformanceThe song is noted for being a shift away from the traditional sentimentality and cheer of most Christmas songs.
- Instead, Presley brought his rock and roll style to the song, making it distinctive and unique.
- It is commonly regarded as one of the first rock and roll Christmas songs.
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Song Popularity"Santa Claus Is Back in Town" by Elvis Presley has been covered by many artists over the years.
- Some notable covers include versions by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Wynonna Judd.
- Despite not being released as a single, the song has become a staple of holiday radio.
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Song RecordingElvis Presley recorded the song in the key of G major.
- The session musicians who participated in the recording included Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on the double bass, D.J. Fontana on drums, and Dudley Brooks on the piano.
- The recording session took place at Radio Recorders in Hollywood.
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Album HistoryElvis' Christmas Album, which features "Santa Claus Is Back in Town," is the best selling Christmas album of all time in the United States.
- It has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
- In addition to the rock and roll style of "Santa Claus Is Back in Town," the album also includes traditional holiday favorites and gospel numbers.
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Pioneering Influence"Santa Claus Is Back in Town," is regarded as pioneering influence in rock Christmas songs.
- It inspired other rock musicians to record their versions of festive songs with a touch of rock and roll.
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Association With ElvisThe song is also strongly associated with Elvis's annual Christmas traditions.
- Every year at Graceland, Elvis’s home and now a museum, the song is played to start the Christmas season.
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