The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot
Nat King Cole
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He's the little boy that Santa Claus forgot And goodness knows, he didn't want a lot He sent a note to Santa For some soldiers and a drum It broke his little heart When he found Santa hadn't come In the street he envies all those lucky boys Then wanders home to last year's broken toys I'm so sorry for that laddie He hasn't got a daddy The little boy that Santa Claus forgot You know, Christmas comes but once a year for every girl and boy The laughter and the joy they find in each brand new toy I'll tell you of a little boy that lives across the way This little fella's Christmas is just another day He's the little boy that Santa Claus forgot And goodness knows, he didn't want a lot In the street he envies all those lucky boys Then wanders home to last year's broken toys I'm so sorry for that laddie He hasn't got a daddy The little boy that Santa Claus forgot
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Written by: TOMMIE CONNOR, MICHAEL CARR, JIMMY LEACH
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10 facts about this song
Song’s Background"The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot" is a Christmas song notably performed by Nat King Cole and Vera Lynn. Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole's daughter, also sang her own version of the song later on.
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Original ReleaseInitially sung by English singer Vera Lynn, it was released in 1937.
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Nat King Cole’s VersionNat King Cole's version of the song was published in the year 1953. His rendition was part of his album 'The Nat King Cole Story'.
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Natalie Cole’s RenditionNatalie Cole covered her father's song on her own Christmas album, titled 'Holly & Ivy', which was released in 1994.
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Song’s ThemeThe song talks about a little boy who has been forgotten by Santa Claus on Christmas night, which brings a touch of poignancy amidst the typical joyous songs of the holiday season.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe song is particularly remembered for its opening lines: "Christmas comes but once a year for every girl and boy / The laughter and the joy they find in each new toy."
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Song’s Commercial SuccessWhile the song didn't make the charts, its heartfelt lyrics and memorable melody have made it a Christmas music staple, particularly in the versions sang by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole.
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Song’s Genre"The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot" is a popular song of standard pop genre but also fits into the Christmas music category due to its theme.
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Unique ApproachEach artist brings their unique approach to the song, with Vera Lynn's version having a more classic sound, Nat King Cole's version being more jazzy, and Natalie Cole's version having a more modern, soulful feel.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song was featured in Pink Floyd's album The Wall where the main character Pink, as a child, is listening to this song on the radio during Christmas.
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