Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy

Travis Tritt

About Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy

"Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" is a Christmas song co-written and recorded by Buck Owens. After its recording in 1965, the song has been covered by several country music artists, including Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, and Brad Paisley.


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1993
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Well...Santa looked a lot like Daddy
Or Daddy looked a lot like him
It's not the way I had him pictured
Santa was much too thin
He didn't come down the chimney
So Momma must've let him in
Yeah, Santa looked a lot like Daddy
Or Daddy looked a lot like him
They thought that I was sleepin'
They thought I was quick in bed
They never thought I'd come a creepin'
Or that I'd hear what was said
Santa put his arms around Momma
Momma put her arms around him
So if Santa Claus ain't Daddy
Then I'm gonna tell on him
Well...Santa looked a lot like Daddy
Daddy looked a lot like him
It's not the way I had him pictured
Santa was much too thin
He didn't come down the chimney
So Momma must've let him in
Yeah, Santa looked a lot like Daddy
Or Daddy looked a lot like him
I never saw Dancer or Prancer
I never heard the sleigh bells ring
I never saw a red-nosed reindeer
Like they show on the TV screen
But he sure brought a lot of presents
Santa Claus, he must've been
Yeah, Santa looked a lot like Daddy
And Daddy looked a lot like him
Well...Santa looked a lot like Daddy
Daddy looked a lot like him
It's not the way I had him pictured
Santa was much too thin
He didn't come down the chimney
So Momma must've let him in
Well, Santa looked a lot like Daddy
Or Daddy looked a lot like him
Santa looked a lot like Daddy
Or Daddy looked a lot like
Daddy looked a lot like him...

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Travis Tritt

James Travis Tritt (born February 9, 1963) is an American, Grammy-winning, country music singer from Marietta, Georgia. He signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1989, releasing seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label between then and 1999. In the 2000s, he released two albums on Columbia Records and one for the defunct Category 5 Records. Seven of his albums (counting the Greatest Hits) are certified platinum or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); the highest-certified is 1991's It's All About to Change, which is certified triple-platinum. Tritt has also charted more than forty times on the Hot Country Songs charts, including five number ones — "Help Me Hold On," "Anymore," "Can I Trust You with My Heart," "Foolis… more »

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Written by: Buck Owens, Don Rich

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10 facts about this song

Original Creator
"Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" is originally a country Christmas song written by Buck Owens and Don Rich in 1965.
Popular Cover
The song has been covered by a number of notable country musicians, including Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks, and Travis Tritt.
Unconventional Theme
Unlike many traditional Christmas songs, "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" presents an unconventional theme, focusing on a humorous story about a child mistaking their father for Santa Claus.
Buck Owens Recording
When Buck Owens recorded the song in 1965, it topped out at #2 on the Billboard Christmas Singles chart, narrowly missing the top spot.
Version by Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley's cover of "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" was included in his 2006 Christmas album titled "Brad Paisley Christmas."
Travis Tritt's Rendition
Travis Tritt also covered the song in 1992 for his album "A Travis Tritt Christmas: Loving Time of the Year."
Garth Brooks' Cover
In 1999, Garth Brooks included his rendition of the song on his album "Garth Brooks & The Magic of Christmas."
Song Duration
The original version of "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy" by Buck Owens is approximately two minutes long, making it a short but memorable country Christmas track.
Frequent Airplay
Despite being over five decades old, the song still receives significant airplay during the holiday season on country music stations.
Recognition
The song is often hailed as a classic in the country Christmas genre and is known for its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo.

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