In this special seasonal edition of our long-running series we bring you glad tidings and multiple versions of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus". Some are gold, some make frankly no sense, and some are just mehhh!
We kick things off with the 1952 original by Jimmy Boyd and finish up, as is traditional, with the Mandatory Reggae Version. Strangely Johnny Clarke didn't include it in his set when I saw him live earlier this year.
There are eight more interpretations in between from a host of well-known names (and also Bobby Sherman). Obviously The Ronettes are the best but John Prine isn't far behind.
That's it from me until the 27th. Best wishes to all of you and to all of yours. See you on the other side.
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Jimmy Boyd
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - The Ronettes
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Amy Winehouse
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Bobby Sherman
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - The Four Seasons
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Mighty Sparrow
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - John Prine
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Twisted Sister
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Bill Doggett
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Johnny Clarke
Wow, had no idea there were so many.... may have to drink a few more mulled wines before I'm ready to tune in to them all (I mean, Twisted Sister?!)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Christmas, Ernie, and thanks for all the fascinating education on these pages!
Thanks. Have a great Christmas yourself
DeleteThanks again Ernie, for switching me on to fantastic music from all over the world. If you had only sold me on Sahel Sounds, that would be enough but it’s a constant joy to hear your offerings. Even Jah Wurzel.
ReplyDeleteLikewise the YouTube footers, some lost gems there for sure.
Have a very happy Christmas, I look forward to more 27 Leggies in the year ahead. Much love and best wishes from Casa K!
Jah Wurzel was your own fault, if you hadn't bigged up Morgan Fisher I would never have done it.
DeleteThe two Johns: Prine & Mellencamp... after the Ronettes, obviously.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good one, Ernie.