Little Saint Nick
The Beach Boys
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Oooooooo 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) Oooooooo Merry Christmas Saint Nick (Christmas comes this time each year) Oooooooo Merry Christmas Saint Nick (Christmas comes this time each year) Oooooooo Merry Christmas Saint Nick (Christmas comes this time each year)
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Michael Love, Brian Wilson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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 DateThe 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 SuccessUpon its release, the song reached number 3 on the Billboard Christmas chart and later number 6 on the Billboard Holiday 100.
|
Album PlacementInitially, 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 VersionsMany artists have been inspired to cover "Little Saint Nick" over the years, including Chicago, She & Him, and John Denver & The Muppets.
|
Television AppearancesThe Beach Boys performed "Little Saint Nick" on The Jack Benny Program in December 1963.
|
Critical ReceptionWhile 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.
|
LegacyToday, "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.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Little Saint Nick Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/10202244/The+Beach+Boys/Little+Saint+Nick>.
Discuss the Little Saint Nick Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In