I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
The Jackson 5
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" was first recorded by Jimmy Boyd on July 15, 1952, when he was just 13, and later covered by the Jackson 5 in 1970.
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ControversyThe song was initially banned by the Catholic Church in Boston on grounds it mixed sex and Christmas. The ban was lifted after Jimmy Boyd met with the church's leadership to explain the song.
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Chart SuccessDespite early controversy, the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop singles chart in December 1952.
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Record SaleJimmy Boyd’s version sold over two million records within the first few weeks of its release.
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Celebrity ConnectionThe Jackson 5 version of the song is featured in the end credits of the 2007 animated film "Shrek the Halls."
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InterpretationThe song is noted for its interpretation of the innocence of children and their interpretation of adult behavior.
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RelevanceIt continues to be a holiday classic, covered by many artists beyond Jimmy Boyd and The Jackson 5, including John Mellencamp, Amy Winehouse, and The Ronettes.
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Album SuccessFor The Jackson 5, the song was a part of their first holiday album, "Jackson 5 Christmas Album," which was the best-selling Christmas album of 1970.
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Enduring PopularityBoth versions of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" continue to receive significant radio airplay during the Christmas season.
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Unique StyleThe Jackson 5 version adds a distinctive Motown style, making it markedly different from the original Jimmy Boyd recording.
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