Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Kentucky in 1932. According to Songfacts, Loretta Lynn's superstar Country career started in 1960 when she recorded " I'm a Honky Tonk Girl " as her debut single. The song was a minor hit, climbing to #14 on Billboard's C&W Chart. By the late 1960s she had begun picking up various Female Vocalist of the Year trophies and in 1972 the singer became the first woman in history to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year trophy. Lynn dominated the Country charts throughout the rest of the decade and has continued to record hit records through the ensuing years. Her 50th anniversary year began with the award of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement on January 31, 2010.
Lynn released over 70 albums. She is the sister of country singer Crystal Gayle (born in Paintsville, Kentucky) and Peggy Sue, and is a cousin of Patty Loveless. Her father was a coal miner in Van Lear. Her biography was made into the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I called on dear old Santa Claus
To see what I could see
He took me to his workshop
And told his plans to me, so
[Chorus]
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list and checking it twice
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is comin' to town
He sees you when you're sleepin'
He knows when you're a wake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
You'd better write your letter now
And mail it right away
Because he's getting ready
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
[Chorus]
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is comin' to town
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
So! You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is comin' to town
The song "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Loretta Lynn tells the story of a visit to Santa at the North Pole during the holiday season. The singer describes visiting Santa Claus in his workshop and being told about his plans for the holiday season. The chorus warns children to behave themselves because Santa Claus is coming to town to make a list and check it twice. The song also describes the different toys and gifts that Santa will bring, from little toy drums and curly head dolls to elephants, boats, and kiddie cars.
The repeated refrain of "you better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why" highlights the importance of good behavior in order to receive gifts from Santa. The song celebrates the joyful anticipation of Christmas and the excitement of children waiting for Santa.
Overall, the song encourages children to be on their best behavior during the holiday season and reminds us of the magic and wonder of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I had an amazing journey through the galaxy and am now back on Earth
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I took a vacation to the North Pole to celebrate and have a good time
I called on dear old Santa Claus to see what I could see
I visited Santa to see what he was up to and learn more about his operation
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me, so
He showed me his workshop and let me in on his plans
You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why
Be careful, don't cry or whine, I'm giving you a good reason to listen to me
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa is coming to visit soon
He's making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty and nice
He's reviewing his list of children and determining who's been good or bad
He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake
He has a way of seeing everything you do, so it's best to be good
With little tin horns and little toy drums, rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
He'll be delivering all sorts of fun musical toys to the kids
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo, elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
As well as toys for all types of children, including dolls, stuffed animals, and vehicles
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee, they're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
The children will be so excited and happy, and will create a magical Toyland around the tree
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play, He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
Santa is very busy with many stockings to fill for all the children on Christmas
You'd better write your letter now and mail it right away, because he's getting ready, his reindeer and his sleigh
If you want a gift from Santa, write your letter soon before he gets too busy preparing for his journey
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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marsha gifford
i love this remember growing up and listening to it on 8 track with mom and dad
Sara Vanderford
lovely loretta/lorette