Brooks & Dunn's music covers the full range of modern country music, and their chart-topping hits have included everything from the Ronan Keating-penned ballad "The Long Goodbye," through the Rivers Rutherford-written "Ain't Nothing About You," to the gospel music-influenced "Believe." They are also associated with being pioneers of the line dance craze of the mid-1990s. One of their hits, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" - the video for which was made in Tulsa, Oklahoma - is most emblematic of this style.
Both band members write, sing, and play guitar. One or both artists writes or co-writes a large majority of their material, and self-penned successes include the 2004 smash "Red Dirt Road" which the duo wrote together. Both artists have served as song-writers for other artists too. Ronnie Dunn co-wrote country superstar Toby Keith's song "Don't Leave I Think I Love You" which appeared on his 2003 album Shock'n Y'all. Dunn's vocal performances have tended to be released as radio singles: recent hits "You Can't Take the Honkytonk Out of The Girl," "Red Dirt Road," "It's Getting Better All The Time," "That's What It's All About," "Play Something Country," and "Believe" all feature Ronnie Dunn singing lead vocals.
Brooks & Dunn are renowned for their high-energy stage shows. Recent tours have featured Australian country singer Keith Urban, fellow duo Montgomery Gentry, and successful country newcomer Gretchen Wilson. Their latest Deuces Wild tour of 2005 featured fellow country duo Big and Rich. In 2006, the duo opened for the Rolling Stones at their Omaha, Nebraska show.
The duo's songs have been used by President George W Bush as his official campaign songs in both his election and re-election campaigns. In 2000, the then Texas Governor chose the blue-collar line-dance-friending hit of the mid-1990s, "Hard Workin' Man," and in 2004, the President selected the (pre-9/11) hit patriotic "Only in America." Brooks & Dunn both supported the President's re-election campaign, performing at a Republican rally featuring Laura Bush on the eve of the election.
Their latest album is Hillbilly Deluxe which features the number 1 single "Play Something Country."
On August 10, 2009, the duo issued a statement on their website announcing that they were splitting up after 20 years of making music together. The split was amicable, with a final album in September 2009 and a final tour in 2010.
On December 3, 2014, it was announced that Brooks & Dunn will reunite and perform a series of concerts in Las Vegas, Nevada with Reba McEntire throughout mid-late 2015. In 2016, they were selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up track featuring the artists performing a medley of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again", and "I Will Always Love You", which was released in celebration of 50 years of the CMA Awards.
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Brooks & Dunn Lyrics
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You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list
Checking it twice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Yeah, he sees you when you're sleeping
And he knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh, you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town, oh Lord
Yeah, he sees you when you're sleeping
And he knows when you're awake
Yeah, he knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh, you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming
Oh, Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming to town
The lyrics of Brooks & Dunn's version of the classic holiday song, "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," urge listeners to be on their best behavior as the man in red is on his way to town. The opening lines warn of the consequences of negative behavior as Santa is keeping an eye on everyone to ensure they are being good. The song emphasizes the idea that Santa rewards those who are nice and punishes the naughty ones. The lyrics encourage children to behave well in anticipation of receiving presents from Santa as he is always watching, no matter what they are doing.
The song is a reminder that people must always try to be kind and compassionate, especially during the holiday season when the spirit of giving and sharing is at its highest. It instills a sense of excitement and apprehension in young kids, who eagerly await Santa's arrival every year. The repetition of lines such as "you better watch out," "you better not cry" and "you better not pout" adds a playful and cheerful tone to the song, making it a favorite of many during Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
You better watch out
You should be careful and alert
You better not cry
You should not weep or be emotional
You better not pout
You should not look unhappy or annoyed
I'm telling you why
I will explain the reason to you
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is on his way to this place
He's making a list
He is creating a record of people for his own purpose
Checking it twice
Going over the list again to make sure everything is correct
He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice
He will determine who is good or bad
Yeah, he sees you when you're sleeping
Santa is watching when you are asleep
And he knows when you're awake
He is aware of when you are up and about
He knows if you've been bad or good
He is informed if you have been misbehaving or acting kindly
So be good for goodness sake
You should be kind and well-behaved just for the sake of it
Oh, you better watch out
You should be fearful or cautious
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is on his way
Oh, Santa Claus is coming
Oh, Santa Claus is on his way
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is on his way to this place
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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