Little Saint Nick

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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 Saint Nick
Christmas comes this time each year

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 all year workin' out on his sled

It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)

Just a little bobsled we call the old Saint Nick
But she'll walk a toboggan with a four speed stick
She's candy apple red with a ski for a wheel
And when Santa hits the gas man just watch her peel

It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)

Run run reindeer
Run run reindeer, whoaa
Run run reindeer
Run run reindeer (he don't miss no one)

And haulin' through the snow at a frightening speed
With a half a dozen deer with Rudy to lead
He's got to wear his goggles 'cause the snow really flies
And he's cruisin' every path with a little surprise

It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)
It's the little Saint Nick (little Saint Nick)

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Merry Christmas Saint Nick (Christmas comes this time each year)

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Merry Christmas Saint Nick (Christmas comes this time each year)

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Merry Christmas Saint Nick (Christmas comes this time each year)

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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… 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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