Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Bing Crosby
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You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town, gather around He's making a list and checking it twice He's gonna find out who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is comin' to town He sees you when you're sleepin' He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town With little tin horns and little toy drums Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums Santa Claus is comin' to town And curly head dolls that toddle and coo Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too Santa Claus is comin' to town The kids in girls and Boyland will have a jubilee They're gonna build a Toylandtown all around the Christmas tree You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town He sees you when you're sleepin' And he knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' to town You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I'm telling you why Santa Claus is comin' You mean the big fat man with the long white beard He's comin' to town
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Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" was written by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie. This Christmas song was first sung on Eddie Cantor's radio show in November 1934. It became an instant hit, with orders for 500,000 copies of sheet music sold within 24 hours.
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Bing CrosbyBing Crosby, a renowned American singer and actor, recorded his version of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" in 1943. It became one of his most prominent festive hits, displaying his smooth baritone voice and nostalgic charm.
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Bruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen's version of the song, recorded in 1975, is a live ensemble featuring Clarence Clemons on the saxophone. The performance is regarded as a holiday classic, mainly due to Springsteen's hearty vocals and the band's rock rendition.
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Frank SinatraFrank Sinatra, known as "The Voice", recorded his interpretation of the song in 1948. His version featured orchestral arrangements by Axel Stordahl and became a holiday classic, demonstrating Sinatra's signature vocal style.
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Neil DiamondAmerican singer-songwriter Neil Diamond covered "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" for his 2009 Christmas album, 'A Cherry Cherry Christmas'. His version of the song combines traditional holiday themes with his own stylistic touch.
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The Andrews SistersIn 1943, the American close harmony singing group, The Andrews Sisters, recorded the song with Bing Crosby. This version by the quartet became a favorite during the Christmas season.
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The Jackson 5The Jackson 5's rendition of the song for their Christmas album in 1970 features a young Michael Jackson. Their energetic and soulful interpretation brought a new appeal to the song, showcasing the group's Motown sound.
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The TemptationsThe Temptations, the Grammy-winning band known for their vocal harmonies, recorded a unique R&B version of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" in 1970. Their version allowed the song to cross over into new genres, further increasing its popularity.
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Song PopularityOver the years, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" has been covered by more than 200 artists, in various languages, making it one of the most recorded songs in the history of western music.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song has been recognized in the Grammy Hall of Fame, in acknowledgment of its significance and impact on popular music and culture.
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AnimationThe song inspired a popular Rankin/Bass animated special in 1970 named 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town' which narrates the story of Santa Claus's life.
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