I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

The Jackson 5

About I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is a Christmas song with music and lyrics by British songwriter Tommie Connor and first recorded by Jimmy Boyd in 1952. The song has since been covered by many artists, with the most famous cover being attributed to The Jackson 5.


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1970
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Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up
In my bedroom, fast asleep

Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night

He saw mommy kissing, kissin', kissin' Santa Claus
I did, I really did see mommy kissing Santa Claus
And I'm gonna tell my dad

Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night

Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night

I did, I did, I really did see mommy kissing Santa Claus
You gotta believe me, you just gotta believe me
Come on, fellas, believe me, you just gotta believe me

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The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five, sometimes stylized The Jackson 5ive), later known as The Jacksons, or simply Jacksons, are an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana. Founding group members Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Michael Jackson formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers, which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers. Active from 1964 to 1990, the Jacksons played from a repertoire of R&B, soul, pop and (in the 1970s) disco. During their six-and-a-half-year Motown tenure, The Jackson 5 was one of the biggest pop-music acts of the 1970s, and the band served as the launching pad for the solo careers of their lead singers Jerm… more »

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Written by: Tommie Connor

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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.
Controversy
The 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.
Chart Success
Despite early controversy, the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop singles chart in December 1952.
Record Sale
Jimmy Boyd’s version sold over two million records within the first few weeks of its release.
Celebrity Connection
The Jackson 5 version of the song is featured in the end credits of the 2007 animated film "Shrek the Halls."
Interpretation
The song is noted for its interpretation of the innocence of children and their interpretation of adult behavior.
Relevance
It 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.
Album Success
For 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.
Enduring Popularity
Both versions of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" continue to receive significant radio airplay during the Christmas season.
Unique Style
The Jackson 5 version adds a distinctive Motown style, making it markedly different from the original Jimmy Boyd recording.

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