Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto
James Brown
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Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto Hitch up your reindeer, uh! And go straight to the ghetto Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto Fill every stocking you find The kids are gonna love you so, uh! Leave a toy for Johnny Leave a doll for Mary Leave something pretty for Donnie And don't forget about Gary Santa Claus, uh, go straight to the ghetto Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto Tell him James Brown sent you, huh And go straight to the ghetto You know that I know what you will see 'Cause that was once me Hit it, hit it! You see mothers And soul brothers Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto Santa Claus, oh Lord, go straight to the ghetto Fill every stocking you find The kids are gonna love you so Fill every stocking you find You'll know that they need you so I'm begging you Santa Claus Go straight to the ghetto If anyone wanna know Tell him Hank Ballard told you so Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto Never thought I'd realize I'd be singing a song with water in my eyes Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto Don't leave nothing for me I've had my chance, you see? Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto Santa Claus, the soul brothers need you so Santa Claus, tell him James Brown sent you
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Written by: ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, HANK BALLARD, JAMES BROWN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Analysis"Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto" is a Christmas funk song by James Brown.
- It was released in 1968 as a part of the album "A Soulful Christmas".
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GenreUnlike most traditional Christmas songs, this song is in the genre of R&B and Soul.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song portrayed the stark realities of life in the African-American community during the late 1960s.
- It is often viewed as an important example of social commentary in soul music.
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CollaborationJames collaborated with Alfred Ellis to write this song.
- Ellis was a famous saxophonist and composer, and a regular collaborator on Brown's music.
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Unique Track"Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto" was one of the few tracks addressing the social issues of the time.
- It shares a message about Santa delivering happiness and hope to the less fortunate during the holiday season.
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PopularityEven though it was not among James Brown's most popular tunes, it has gained recognition over time.
- It is considered a cult classic and is regularly played during the holiday season.
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InfluenceJames Brown's legacy has influenced many artists.
- The song was famously sampled by rapper Snoop Dogg on his song of the same name in his 1996 album, "Tha Doggfather".
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LyricsThe heart-warming lyrics of the song tell a tale of Santa Claus visiting the ghetto, bringing joy and happiness to the people living there, who often faced hardships and deprivation.
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Live PerformancesJames Brown was known for his high-intensity live performances.
- "Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto", though not as famous as his other hits, was a part of his holiday performances.
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RediscoveryThe song has been rediscovered and appreciated by newer generations, especially within the hip-hop and R&B communities.
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