Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy

Buck Owens

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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1970
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Santa looked like daddy
Or daddy looked like him
It's not the way I had him pictured
Santa was a much too thin

He didn't come down the chimney
So momma must have let him in
Santa looked a lot like daddy
Or daddy looked a lot like him

Well, they thought I was fast a sleepin'
They thought I was tucked in bed
They never thought I'd come a peepin'
Or that I'd hear what was said

Santa put his arm around mama
And mama put her arm around him
So if Santa Claus ain't daddy,
Then I'm a gonna tell on them

Well, Santa looked like daddy
Or daddy looked like him
It's not the way I had him pictured
Santa was a much too thin

He didn't come down the chimney
So momma must have let him in
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 the Red Nosed reindeer
Like they show on the TV screen

But he sure brought a lot of presents
So Santa Claus he must have been
Well, he sure looked a lot like Daddy
And daddy looked a lot like him

Well, Santa looked like daddy
Or daddy looked like him
It's not the way I had him pictured
Santa was a much too thin

He didn't come down the chimney
So momma must have let him in
Santa looked a lot like daddy
Or daddy looked a lot like him...

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Buck Owens

Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. (August 12, 1929 – March 25, 2006), better known as Buck Owens, was an American singer and guitarist who had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos. They pioneered what came to be called the Bakersfield sound—a reference to Bakersfield, California, the city Owens called home and from which he drew inspiration for what he preferred to call American music. 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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