Originally talent spotted by impresario Bernard Delfont and signed by Decca Records, she had a hit with 'Ricochet' in 1953. Subsequently she made four albums, had her own TV programme, and international touring engagements across Europe and in the USA. Towards the end of her career, Regan performed many of her concerts in aid of various charities.
Married three times, Regan lived in Florida for a time, finally settling in Kent, England with her third husband. He predeceased her, and she died on 12 September 2013, aged 85. She is survived by two sons from her first marriage and a daughter from her second.
Must Be Santa
Joan Regan Lyrics
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Santa's got a beard that's long and white
Who comes around on a special night
Santa comes around on a special night
Special Night, beard that's white
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
Who wears boots and a suit of red
Santa wears boots and a suit of red
Who wears a long cap on his head
Santa wears a long cap on his head
Cap on head, suit that's red
Special night, beard that's white
Must be Santa
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
Who's got a big red cherry nose
Santa's got a big red cherry nose
Who laughs this way HO HO HO
Santa laughs this way HO HO HO
HO HO HO, cherry nose
Cap on head, suit that's red
Special night, beard that's white
Must be Santa
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
Who very soon will come our way
Santa very soon will come our way
Eight little reindeer pull his sleigh
Santa's little reindeer pull his sleigh
Reindeer sleigh, come our way
HO HO HO, cherry nose
Cap on head, suit that's red
Special night, beard that's white
Must be Santa
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen,
Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
Reindeer sleigh, come our way
HO HO HO, cherry nose
Cap on head, suit that's red
Special night, beard that's white
Must be Santa
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
The song "Must Be Santa" by Joan Regan is about the beloved fictional character Santa Claus. The lyrics describe some of the typical features that we associate with Santa, such as his white beard, red suit, and cherry nose. It also mentions his iconic laugh, the "HO HO HO" that we all know so well. The song emphasizes that Santa only comes on a special night, presumably Christmas Eve, and that he is pulled by his eight trusty reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.
Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of Christmas and the excitement that Santa Claus brings. It is a playful and lighthearted tune that is easy to sing along to. It captures the spirit of the holiday season and the sense of wonder and magic that children often experience during this time of year.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's got a beard that's long and white
Santa is the one with a long, white beard
Who comes around on a special night
Santa comes to visit us on Christmas night
Special Night, beard that's white
On a special night, a man with a white beard comes to visit us
Must be Santa
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
It must be Santa, the one and only Santa Clause
Who wears boots and a suit of red
Santa is the one wearing red boots and a suit
Who wears a long cap on his head
Santa wears a long cap on his head
Cap on head, suit that's red
Special night, beard that's white
A man with a white beard comes on a special night wearing a red suit and cap on his head
Who's got a big red cherry nose
Santa has a big, red cherry nose
Who laughs this way HO HO HO
Santa laughs saying HO HO HO
HO HO HO, cherry nose
Cap on head, suit that's red
Special night, beard that's white
The man with a white beard, red suit, and cap on his head laughs with a big red nose on a special night
Who very soon will come our way
Santa will be coming our way very soon
Eight little reindeer pull his sleigh
Santa's sleigh is pulled by eight little reindeer
Reindeer sleigh, come our way
HO HO HO, cherry nose
Cap on head, suit that's red
Special night, beard that's white
On a special night, Santa with a white beard, red suit, and cap on his head, rides his reindeer sleigh while laughing and having a big red nose
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen,
Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
Santa's eight little reindeer have names: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen
Must be Santa
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
In the end, there's no doubt that the man with a red suit, white beard, and cap on his head, having a big red nose, and being pulled by eight little reindeer is the one and only Santa Clause
Writer(s): Hal Moore, Bill Fredericks, Traditional
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Dawber
Joan had a battle with Tommy Steele for chart supremacy in 1960. Tommy won, reaching no. 40, while Joan's version entered on the first week of January 1961 and had just that one week at no. 42.
Last Dreamer
Thanks. Finally available on YouTube.
amstepheninlondon
You're welcome - glad you enjoy it.
Jeroen Roland
This is the best Christmas song ever!!
amstepheninlondon
Yes, great record.
Boomff Records
Lovely lady
amstepheninlondon
Yes, absolutely.