Jimmy Charles, was an American singer with a distinctive "crying style".
Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Charles, was an American singer with a distinctive "crying style".
Charles was born in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1942. Before he sang professionally, he built up quite a local reputation wailing at churches and community functions.
When Charles was 16, his uncle accompanied him to New York City to try his luck at the amateur talent shows held at the Apollo Theater. Surprisingly, Charles won the renowned contest for four consecutive weeks.
Charles' uncle then hooked up his warbling kin with Phil Medley, a jack-of-all-trades who was an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer, and arranger. Impressed by the lad's delivery, Medley cut a demo with Charles singing a song Medley had been trying to place entitled "A Million to One". He got the ear of Bill Lashley, an executive at Promo Records, and played it for him. Promo liked the demo and signed the youngster to a recording contract. They redid Medley's song with the Revellettes backing the singer. The Revellettes were a trio from Paterson New Jersey, and were friends of Jimmy's and included sisters Jackie and Evelyn Kline, and Dottie Hailstock. When the song was recorded, they did 16 takes to get the one they wanted. It was a very hot day in Paterson, and the flip they nailed in just one try. The dreamy ballad ascended to number five on Billboard's Top 100 in September of 1960. It was also released on the London label for both the UK and Australia, and it was pressed on Reo for Canada. The record received worldwide acclaim
His career ended as quickly as it started. "The Age of Love", Charles' next release, stalled at the 47th position, 42 slots lower than "A Million to One". Jimmy Charles also released two Christmas records in 1960. Santa Won't Be Blue This Christmas backed with I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus was the first. The second was Christmasville USA and A Little White Mouse Called Steve. The latter was a record that did receive airplay and is remembered by many , but sadly did not become a national chart hit. A subsequent release called Just Whistle For me failed to attract much attention or airplay either, and his career was quickly over. Jimmy did continue to tour on the strength of A Million To One, well into the 60's. Today, he resides in Texas, and has started singing again when time permits.
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Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Charles, was an American singer with a distinctive "crying style".
Charles was born in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1942. Before he sang professionally, he built up quite a local reputation wailing at churches and community functions.
When Charles was 16, his uncle accompanied him to New York City to try his luck at the amateur talent shows held at the Apollo Theater. Surprisingly, Charles won the renowned contest for four consecutive weeks.
Charles' uncle then hooked up his warbling kin with Phil Medley, a jack-of-all-trades who was an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer, and arranger. Impressed by the lad's delivery, Medley cut a demo with Charles singing a song Medley had been trying to place entitled "A Million to One". He got the ear of Bill Lashley, an executive at Promo Records, and played it for him. Promo liked the demo and signed the youngster to a recording contract. They redid Medley's song with the Revellettes backing the singer. The Revellettes were a trio from Paterson New Jersey, and were friends of Jimmy's and included sisters Jackie and Evelyn Kline, and Dottie Hailstock. When the song was recorded, they did 16 takes to get the one they wanted. It was a very hot day in Paterson, and the flip they nailed in just one try. The dreamy ballad ascended to number five on Billboard's Top 100 in September of 1960. It was also released on the London label for both the UK and Australia, and it was pressed on Reo for Canada. The record received worldwide acclaim
His career ended as quickly as it started. "The Age of Love", Charles' next release, stalled at the 47th position, 42 slots lower than "A Million to One". Jimmy Charles also released two Christmas records in 1960. Santa Won't Be Blue This Christmas backed with I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus was the first. The second was Christmasville USA and A Little White Mouse Called Steve. The latter was a record that did receive airplay and is remembered by many , but sadly did not become a national chart hit. A subsequent release called Just Whistle For me failed to attract much attention or airplay either, and his career was quickly over. Jimmy did continue to tour on the strength of A Million To One, well into the 60's. Today, he resides in Texas, and has started singing again when time permits.
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Jimmy Charles Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' by these artists:
AAA I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Amy Winehouse I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Angelina Jordan fly me to the moon and let me play among the…
Antonino I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Beverley Sisters I saw Mommy kissin' Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe la…
Blue Baron & His Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
BONNIE PINK I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Boyd Jimmy I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Brenda Lee I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Christmas Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Christmas Hits & Christmas Songs Christmas toys all over the place Little Shelby wears a fun…
Christmas! Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
CJ Crew I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last…
Connor Wow! Mommy's kissing Santa Claus! I saw Mommy kissing Santa …
Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
D.J. Kris Mas Santa Claus knocking Sneaking 'round my house I had no clue …
D.J. Santa Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Daniel O'Donnell I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
DJ Santa Claus Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Dolly Parton You're not gonna believe what I saw, ha I saw Mommy…
Eugene Ruffolo & V.A. Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Frankie Laine & Jimmy Boyd I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (Kiss sound) Wow! Mommy's kissing Santa Claus! I saw Mommy…
George Melachrino & His Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Hadley Castille I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
J5 Wow! Mommy's kissing Santa Claus! I saw Mommy kissing…
Jackie Gleason I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Jackson 5 Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Jackson 5 (Holiday) Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa …
Jackson 5 Michael Jackson Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Jan Garber And His Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Jane Krakowski I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Jessica Simpson I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the misletoe las…
Jim Boyd I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Jim Boyd/Norman Luboff's Chorus and Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Jimmy Boyd I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Jimmy Boyd; Accompanied by Norman Luboff I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Jive Bunny I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
John Mellencamp I saw momma kissin' ol' Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe…
John Prine Christmas toys all over the place Little Johnny wears a funn…
John Prine (Holiday) Christmas toys all over the place Little Johnny wears a fun…
Johnny Clarke I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the Christmas tre…
Kid Drew and the Kids I hope everybody's havin' a merry Christmas, I know I…
KITCHEN - Dolly Parton You're not gonna believe what I saw, ha I saw Mommy…
KITCHEN - The Jackson 5 Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
KITCHEN - The Ronettes I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Kristofer Åström I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the misteltoe las…
Leo I saw Santa Claus throw up in the toilets in…
Lynn Anderson (Christmas toys all over the place little Johnny wears a…
Marcela Mangabeira Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Michael T. Wall I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Mitchell Ayres And His Orchestra and Chorus; Perry Como I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Molly Bee I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
New England Children's Chorus & Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Paul Anka I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Perry Como I saw Mommy kissin' Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe la…
Perry Como with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Perry Como;with Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra & Chorus I saw Mommy kissin' Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Phil Spector I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Reba McEntire Christmas toys all over the place Little Shelby wears a funn…
Ronettes (the) I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Rubber Band Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Rugrats Eric Wow, mommy′s kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Sa…
Sammi Sanchez I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath the mazel tov…
Santa Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Secret Chiefs 3 I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Shep Fields And His Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Soul Singers Wow, mommy′s kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
Spector Phil I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Stanley Black and His Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Teresa Brewer I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
The Beverley Sisters I saw Mommy kissin' Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe la…
The Cheetah Girls I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus I saw mommy kissing Santa…
The Christmas Songs Christmas toys all over the place Little Shelby wears a fun…
The Drifters I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
The Four Freshmen (Holiday) I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
The Four Seasons (Kiss sound) Wow! Mommy's kissing Santa Claus! I saw Mommy…
The Impressions II saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
The Jackson 5 Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
The Lennon Sisters I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
The New England Children's Chorus & Orchestra I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
The OF I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
The Pixie Helpers And Santa Claus Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
The Platters I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
The Platters琀 I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
The Ronettes I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
The Ronettes; Thomas Connor I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
The Singing Hamsters Wow, mommy's kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa C…
The Thrills I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
The Yuletide Singers I saw mommy kissing santa claus, Underneath the mistletoe la…
Twisted Sister I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Twisted Sister (Holiday) I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe la…
Twisted Sister - A Twisted Christmas (2006) I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe las…
Various Artists I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the misletoe last…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jimmy Charles:
A Little White Mouse Named Steve They said not a creature was stirring On that well known…
A Million to One A million to one That's what our folks think about this love…
A Million To One '60 A million to one That's what our folks think about this lo…
Just Whistle for Me Anytime you're lonely and you want me near Just whistle…
Million To One A million to one That's what our folks think about this lo…
Superman I′m up every morning Best shape of my life I'm everything to…
The Age For Love Too young to be in love they say Too young to…
They Grow Up Too Fast Wasn’t it just yesterday I felt your skin on mine Held…
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