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"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.
"Hooray for Santa Claus" Al Hirt: 1964 Peaked at #9 on Billboard's Christmas Chart 12/19/1964. Written by Milton DeLugg and Roy Alfred. From the 1964 science fiction film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. [293] "How Lovely Is Christmas" Bing Crosby: 1957 With the Arthur Norman choir and orchestra. Written by Arnold Sundgaard and Alec Wilder. [189]
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 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
One of its most successful releases was Santa Claus is Coming to Town, an original production by Peter Pan's studio collective (known as the Peppermint Kandy Kids), that featured remakes of classic Christmas holiday songs, original songs for the album, and portrayals of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
The 1935 version of "Silent Night" was not released due to Crosby's feelings that a popular entertainer should not profit on such a religion-based song; [2] however, once the proceeds were arranged to be donated to charity, a second recording of the song was released as a single in 1935 and was later packaged as part of a 1940 album.
"Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" is a popular Christmas song originally performed by Gene Autry, with music composed by Autry, Oakley Haldeman and Harriet Melka. [3] Autry's original recording (in which he pronounces Santa Claus as "Santy Claus") was a top-10 hit on the pop and country charts; the song would go on to be ...
Sugarcult, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" One of the most criminally underrated bands of all time delivers an energized take on "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." 114.