“I Believe in Father Christmas,” written by Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield, and fan fave Sergei Prokofiev, recorded by Greg Lake in 1975.
Yanks: Father Christmas, aka Santa Claus.
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“Gdy się Chrystus rodzi” (“When Christ is born”), a 400-year-old Polish Christmas song, performed by the Norwegian-Polish group De Press.
De Press website.
More:
“Gdy się Chrystus rodzi” musical score.
Related:
“Polish Immigrants Come Home For Christmas, If Only In Their Dreams,” Jerzy Ziemacki, Gazeta Wyborcza via Wocrldrunch
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“The Santa Claus Boogie,” written by Steve Ripley, and performed by him with his group, The Tractors. Video directed by Michael McNamara.
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“God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” a traditional English carol, recorded by Ronnie James Dio with Tony Iommi, Rudy Sarzo and Simon Wright on the album We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year. This song should not be confused with “God Bless You, Jerry Mandelbaum” by Alan Sherman.
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“Xmas Done Got Funky,” by Jimmy Jules (Charley C. Julien) & Nuclear Soul System, with Jackie Spencer.
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“Santa Stole My Girlfriend,” by The Maine, from the album And A Happy New Year (2008). Vocalist: John O’Callaghan.
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“Merry Christmas From The Family,” written by Robert Earl Keene, performed here by the Dixie Chicks and Rosie O’Donnell. Here’s how the songwriter does it:
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“Yule That’s Cool,” written by Steve Allen (as “Cool Yule”), recorded by Maria Muldaur, 2010. First recorded by Louis Armstrong and The Commanders in 1953.
Maria Muldaur website
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“Shake up Christmas,” written by Butch Walker and Pat Monahan and recorded in 2010 by the latter’s group, Train. Video directed by Lex Halaby.
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“Hey Santa Claus,” written by Harvey Fuqua and recorded in 1953 by his group, The Moonglows. Their manager, DJ Alan Freed, is given co-writer credit on the label, as was the practice (payola). The sax soloist is Red Holloway.
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