Boyd sang four songs with lyrics by Sherman Alexie on the soundtrack for the 1998 movie Smoke Signals, and also appeared in Alexie's The Business of Fancydancing.
Boyd was also a multiple-time nominee and five-time winner of the Native American Music Award. Boyd won "Songwriter of the Year" in 2006 for his song "Them Old Guitars" and "Record of the Year" for his album AlterNATIVES. Boyd also received three other nominations for the album Them Old Guitars in 2006, three nominations for the album Going to the Stick Games in 2004, and a nomination for "Best Pop/Rock" act in 2003 for Live. Recently, Boyd won for best short form video.
In 2004, Boyd produced and performed on sessions with singer-songwriter Robert Richmond. Two of the tracks from these sessions were released in 2013 on Richmond's Before The Night release.
Jim Boyd died on June 22, 2016.
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Jim Boyd Lyrics
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Underneath the mistletoe last night.
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep;
She thought that I was tucked
Up in my bedroom fast asleep.
Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white;
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night.
She didn't see me creep
Down the stairs to have a peep;
She thought that I was tucked
Up in my bedroom fast asleep.
Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white;
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
The song “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” is a classic Christmas song that has become a favorite for many people around the world. The song was written by Tommie Connor in 1952 and was first recorded by Jimmy Boyd, a 13-year-old singer. The song tells the story of a young child who catches his/her mother kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe on Christmas Eve. The child sneaks down the stairs to watch the romantic moment, and the child’s mother winks at the child but doesn’t realize he/she is witnessing the affair.
The lyrics to “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” have been interpreted in different ways over the years. Some people believe that the song is just a fun, innocent song that represents the joy and excitement of Christmas. Others have interpreted the lyrics to mean that the mother was having an affair with Santa Claus, which is a scandalous interpretation. However, many people feel that the song is just a lighthearted way of portraying the magic of Christmas and the curiosity of children.
One fascinating aspect of the song is that it was almost immediately controversial when it was first released. Some religious groups felt that the song was making light of the religious significance of Christmas, while other groups felt that the song was promoting adultery. However, despite the controversy, the song has remained a popular Christmas classic and has been covered by hundreds of artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus
I observed my mother kissing a man dressed as Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night.
This occurred while standing under a decorative green plant with white berries
She didn't see me creep
My mother was unaware of my presence
Down the stairs to have a peep;
I snuck down the stairs to observe the situation
She thought that I was tucked
My mother believed that I was already asleep
Up in my bedroom fast asleep.
She assumed I was in bed and had fallen asleep
Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
Following the kiss, my mother proceeded to playfully touch the man in the Santa suit
Underneath his beard so snowy white;
This occurred while she was touching his beard which was white like snow
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
I found the situation amusing and felt it would have been even more so if my father had witnessed it
If Daddy had only seen
I believe my father would have also found the situation humorous if he had been present
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
In summary, my mother was kissing a man in a Santa costume whom I found amusement in observing
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Thomas Patrick Connor
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@paolamariefuchsstitelmann7458
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus .....
Underneath the mistletoe last night ....
She didn't see me creap - down the stairs to have a peek ....
She thought that I was tucked up in my Bedroom fast asleep !!
Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus .....
Tunderneath his beard so snowy white ....
What a laugh it would have been ....
If daddy had only seen .....
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night !!
( Coro )
I saw mommy kissing santa claus .....
Underneath the mistletoe last night ....
She didn't see me creap - down the stairs to have peak .....
She thought that I was tucked up in my Bedroom fast asleep .....
( Coro )
I saw mommy kissing santa claus .....
Underneath the mistletoe last night ....
What a laugh it would have been ....
If daddy had only seen .....
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night !!
Jimmy Boyd (U:K.) July 15 - 1952
@patrickstocks3576
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep
Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep
I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
@jimmiles8659
Jimmy Boyd and I we bunk mates at basic training at Lackland AFB in 1961 - 62. He had his T-bird there. Never saw him again. Great memories.
@JanH298
Apparently he passed away in 2009 (from cancer), 70 years old. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Boyd
@rollandemarie74
NEVER KNEW THAT ,,.R,I,P ,JIMMY
@capt3662
they did not let you have cars at Lackland during basic training
@carolynurania4922
From what I've heard, Jimmy seemed warm and likable.
@JohanLebbing
@Jan Arne Hansen Yeah, March 7, 2009 in Santa Monica, CA.
@sharon102645
I was a little girl when this came out and developed the biggest little girl crush on Jimmy. It was my first real crush and the first time I was aware that boys and girls attraction existed. I was 7 years old then.... I actually didn't know that I had a crush on him until I had a dream about him. I was sitting on a bench and he was singing to me, and I felt all tingly inside. I'm now 69 years old but can still remember that first dream that awakened my attraction to boys.
@kaitlyntyler3179
+Sharon H Wow, that's really interesting and cool :) I've never even herd of him till just now, and he's good :)
@lemorab1
I heard this song at 4 years old, in 1952. Six years ago, while cleaning out my parents' house, I gave an ancient, beat up 45 record to the Goodwill along with my other 300 old 45's.
@rollandemarie74
I STILL HAVE THE 78 RECORD OF HIM ,,YES ,,I SURE LOVE THIS ONE ,,