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John Frederick Coots (May 2, 1897 – April 8, 1985) was an American songwriter. [1] He composed over 700 popular songs and over a dozen Broadway shows.In 1934, Coots wrote the melody with his then chief collaborator, lyricist Haven Gillespie, for the biggest hit of either man's career, "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town."
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" is a Christmas song written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, and first recorded by Harry Reser and His Orchestra. [1] When it was covered by Eddie Cantor on his radio show in November 1934 it became a hit; within 24 hours, 500,000 copies of sheet music and more than 30,000 records were sold.
"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (Haven Gillespie, John Frederick Coots) – 2:58 " Jingle Bells " (Traditional) – 3:55 " The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) " with Toots Thielemans ( Mel Tormé , Robert Wells ) – 3:54
The quintessential Christmas crush song, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" finally hit No. 1 in 2019—25 years after its initial release! 2. Nat King Cole, "The Christmas Song"
In Singapore, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" charted at number 4 on January 1, 1966 [5] before peaking at number 1 on January 15, 1966 — the same week it charted at number 2 in Malaysia. [6] In February 1966, "My Favorite Things" charted at number 10 in Singapore.
Santa Claus Lane was released in the United States on October 15, 2002, by Walt Disney Records. [7] It was reissued on October 14 of the following year with the bonus track "What Christmas Should Be", and released by Buena Vista Records.
"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" (J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie) – 3:28 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" (Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner) – 3:16
The song is sung from the point of view of a soldier stationed overseas during World War II, writing a letter to his family. In the message, he tells his family he will be coming home and to prepare the holiday for him, and requests snow, mistletoe, and presents "on" the tree. The song ends on a melancholy note, with the soldier saying, "I'll ...