Welcome to the third of what appears to have become an annual event (unfortunately for all of us) - a Christmas themed Single Song Sunday.
This year it is "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town". There are well over 1000 recorded versions of the song. Most of them are completely unnecessary as once you've heard version by The Crystals from the old Phil Spector Christmas album that's everything you want.
Despite that I have put together a short selection. After The Crystals we have some swing with Bing and The Andrews Sisters (a hit in 1947), some Ukrainian punks, Swamp Dogg doing his own thing with it and The Mighty Sparrow with a brief calypso canter through the tune.
Regular readers will not be in the least bit surprised to learn that the MRV comes from John Holt.
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - The Crystals
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - The Dops
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - Swamp Dogg
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - The Mighty Sparrow
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - John Holt
Those of you who like your festive season on the ludicrous side may enjoy all, some or none of these videos.
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