Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

Bing Crosby

About Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" is a Christmas song, written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie and was first sung on Eddie Cantor's radio show in November 1934. It became an instant hit with orders for 500,000 copies of sheet music and more than 30,000 records sold within 24 hours. The version for Bluebird Records by George Hall and His Orchestra (vocal by Sonny Schuyler) was very popular in 1934 and reached the various charts of the day. The song has been recorded by over 200 artists, including Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, The Crystals, Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Chris Isaak, The Temptations, Michael Bublé and The Jackson 5.  


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1945
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I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I called on dear old Santa Claus
To see what I could see
He took me to his workshop 
And told his plans to me, so
 
[Chorus]
You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He knows when you're a wake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
 
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
 
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
You'd better write your letter now
And mail it right away
Because he's getting ready
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
 
[Chorus]
 
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" was written by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie. This Christmas song was first sung on Eddie Cantor's radio show in November 1934. It became an instant hit, with orders for 500,000 copies of sheet music sold within 24 hours.
Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby, a renowned American singer and actor, recorded his version of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" in 1943. It became one of his most prominent festive hits, displaying his smooth baritone voice and nostalgic charm.
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen's version of the song, recorded in 1975, is a live ensemble featuring Clarence Clemons on the saxophone. The performance is regarded as a holiday classic, mainly due to Springsteen's hearty vocals and the band's rock rendition.
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra, known as "The Voice", recorded his interpretation of the song in 1948. His version featured orchestral arrangements by Axel Stordahl and became a holiday classic, demonstrating Sinatra's signature vocal style.
Neil Diamond
American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond covered "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" for his 2009 Christmas album, 'A Cherry Cherry Christmas'. His version of the song combines traditional holiday themes with his own stylistic touch.
The Andrews Sisters
In 1943, the American close harmony singing group, The Andrews Sisters, recorded the song with Bing Crosby. This version by the quartet became a favorite during the Christmas season.
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5's rendition of the song for their Christmas album in 1970 features a young Michael Jackson. Their energetic and soulful interpretation brought a new appeal to the song, showcasing the group's Motown sound.
The Temptations
The Temptations, the Grammy-winning band known for their vocal harmonies, recorded a unique R&B version of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" in 1970. Their version allowed the song to cross over into new genres, further increasing its popularity.
Song Popularity
Over the years, "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" has been covered by more than 200 artists, in various languages, making it one of the most recorded songs in the history of western music.
Awards and Recognition
The song has been recognized in the Grammy Hall of Fame, in acknowledgment of its significance and impact on popular music and culture.
Animation
The song inspired a popular Rankin/Bass animated special in 1970 named 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town' which narrates the story of Santa Claus's life.

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