Little Saint Nick

Brian Wilson

About Little Saint Nick

"Little Saint Nick" is a Christmas-themed hot rod song about Santa Claus and his sleigh, written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love of the American rock band the Beach Boys. The song was first released as a single on December 9, 1963, and peaked at number 3 on Billboard magazine's special seasonal weekly Christmas Singles chart. Its B-side was an a cappella version of "The Lord's Prayer".


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Merry Christmas Santa
Christmas comes this time each year
Oh oh

Well, way up North where the air gets cold
There's a tale about Christmas that you've all been told
And a real famous cat all dressed up in red
And he spends the whole year workin' out in his sled

It's the little Saint Nick
Oh, little Saint Nick
It's the little Saint Nick
Oh, little Saint Nick

Just a little bobsled we call it Old Saint Nick
It's a rockin' toboggan with a four speed stick
She's candy apple red with a ski fro a wheel
And when Santa hits the gas, man, just watch her peel.

It's the little Saint Nick
Oh, little Saint Nick
It's the little Saint Nick
Oh, little Saint Nick

Run run reindeer
Run run reindeer
Whoa
Run run reindeer
Run run reindeer

He don't miss no one

Well hes cruisin' through the snow at a frightnin' speed, 
With a half a dozen deer and a Rudy to lead,
Hes gotta wear his goggles cos the snow really flies
And he's cruisin' every pad with a little surprise

It's the little Saint Nick
Oh, little Saint Nick
It's the little Saint Nick
Oh, little Saint Nick

Ah
Oh
Merry Christmas Santa
Christmas comes this time each year

Ah
Oh
Merry Christmas Santa
Christmas comes this time each year

Ah
Oh
Merry Christmas St Nick
Christmas comes this time each year

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Brian Wilson

Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. On stage, Wilson provided many of the lead vocals, and often harmonized with the group in falsetto. Early during his on-stage career, Wilson primarily played bass guitar on stage, but gradually transitioned to primarily playing piano/keyboards. Besides being the primary composer in The Beach Boys, he also functioned as the band's main producer and arranger. After signing with Capitol Records in mid-1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits including "Surfin' Safari", "Surfin' USA", "Shut Down", "Little Deuce Coupe", "Be True to Your School", "In My Room", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Dance Danc… more »

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Written by: Michael Love, Brian Wilson

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11 facts about this song

Historical Significance
"Little Saint Nick" is known as the first Christmas song that was released by "The Beach Boys". It became a popular Christmas holiday anthem in the United States and other parts of the world.
Songwriters
"Little Saint Nick" was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, Leverage members of The Beach Boys. Both are iconic figures in the music industry.
Release Date
The song was first released on December 9, 1963, just in time for the holiday season.
Musical Style
"Little Saint Nick" features the distinctive Beach Boys sound, which is characterized by layered vocal harmonies, guitar-driven surf rock, and a major focus on melody.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song reached number 3 on the Billboard Christmas chart and later number 6 on the Billboard Holiday 100.
Album Placement
Initially, the song was released as a single. Later, it was included in two of The Beach Boys' Christmas albums - "The Beach Boys' Christmas Album" in 1964 and "Ultimate Christmas" in 1998.
Song Theme
"Little Saint Nick" is about a car, a common theme in Beach Boys songs, but this one is a Christmas-themed hot rod driven by Santa Claus himself.
Cover Versions
Many artists have been inspired to cover "Little Saint Nick" over the years, including Chicago, She & Him, and John Denver & The Muppets.
Television Appearances
The Beach Boys performed "Little Saint Nick" on The Jack Benny Program in December 1963.
Critical Reception
While it may not be a traditional Christmas carol, critics appreciated the innovative way The Beach Boys drained elements from their hit song "Little Deuce Coupe" and veered it into a Christmas pop song with a car-themed lyrical concept.
Legacy
Today, "Little Saint Nick" is a staple in holiday music and continues to receive radio airplay annually around the Christmas season. It's considered a classic Christmas song and a defining track in The Beach Boys' music catalog.

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