Boogie Woogie Santa Clause
Mabel Scott Lyrics
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There's something down the track
He's got rhythm in his feet
But nothing in the sack
The boogie woogie Santa Claus
Boogie woogie Santa Claus
Boogie woogie Santa
Comes to town every Christmas day
Well he lives up in a mountain
Like a hermit in the cave
He never had a haircut
He never took a shave
The boogie woogie Santa Claus
Boogie woogie Santa Claus
Boogie woogie Santa
Comes this time every Christmas day
Well it's rock rock rock Mister Santa
Jump jump jump Mister Santa
Well the boogie woogie Santa Will boogie all your blues away
Got no presents for your tree
No Candy for your socks
When he starts to boogie
The whole town rocks
Mama get your hat
Put your best dress on
We're gonna jump for joy
On the Christmas morn'
The boogie woogie Santa Claus
Boogie woogie Santa Claus
Boogie woogie Santa Boogie all your blues away
Well it's rock rock rock Mister Santa
Jump jump jump Mister Santa
Well the boogie woogie Santa Will boogie all your blues away
The lyrics of Mabel Scott's Boogie Woogie Santa Claus are an ode to the offbeat fella who brings the Christmas cheer with his groovy steps. Jack is invited to look at what is coming down the track and is met with the Boogie Woogie Santa Claus who boasts of his musical prowess, but not his gifts. The lyrics insinuate that Santa is not the conventional gift giver and possibly won't be leaving any presents under the tree or candies for the socks. However, when he begins to groove, the entire town jumps for joy and everyone forgets their worries.
The song is imbued with a sense of revelry and extols the virtues of dancing and partying. The lyrics reveal that Santa lives like a hermit up in the mountains, with his hair and beard unshorn. But what he lacks in materialistic gifts, he makes up for with his infectious rhythm and joyful attitude. The song paints Santa as a character who brings an unconventional festive spirit, one that does not rely on the trappings of consumerism but instead focuses on the joys of music and movement.
Interestingly, the lyrics to Boogie Woogie Santa Claus were written by the legendary R&B singer and songwriter, Leon René, who was the founder of the Los Angeles-based record label, Exclusive Records. René discovered Mabel Scott, who recorded the song in 1954, and it became a massive hit, selling over 500,000 copies in its first week alone. The song has since become a perennial favorite of the holiday season and has been covered by numerous artists, including The Tractors and The Brian Setzer Orchestra.
Line by Line Meaning
Well look here Jack
Hey, pay attention!
There's something down the track
There’s an exciting guest arriving.
He's got rhythm in his feet
He's got a great sense of rhythm.
But nothing in the sack
He doesn’t have any presents with him.
The boogie woogie Santa Claus
This guest is the Boogie Woogie Santa Claus.
Boogie woogie Santa Claus
Yes, this is the Boogie Woogie Santa Claus!
Boogie woogie Santa
Here comes the Boogie Woogie Santa!
Comes to town every Christmas day
This guest visits every Christmas Day.
Well he lives up in a mountain
This guest lives up in a mountain.
Like a hermit in the cave
He lives like a hermit, in a cave.
He never had a haircut
He's never gotten a haircut.
He never took a shave
He's never shaved.
Well it's rock rock rock Mister Santa
Get ready to boogie, Mister Santa!
Jump jump jump Mister Santa
Jump around, Mister Santa!
Well the boogie woogie Santa Will boogie all your blues away
This Boogie Woogie Santa will make you forget your sorrows!
Got no presents for your tree
He didn’t bring presents for the tree.
No Candy for your socks
And there’s no candy for the stockings either.
When he starts to boogie
But when he starts to dance,
The whole town rocks
The entire town joins in the fun.
Mama get your hat
Mom, put on your hat!
Put your best dress on
Put on your best dress!
We're gonna jump for joy
Let's dance and be happy!
On the Christmas morn'
This is how we’ll spend Christmas morning.
Well it's rock rock rock Mister Santa
One more time, Mister Santa, let's boogie!
Jump jump jump Mister Santa
Let's jump higher, Mister Santa!
Well the boogie woogie Santa Will boogie all your blues away
Don't worry, this Boogie Woogie Santa will make everything better!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: LEON RENE
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@nikeytaevans3581
My grandma would be gliding across the floor. Feet won't even touch the floor, when this song would come on. Fond memories of Christmases in the Delta
@hexabob57
Folks knew how to dance back in the day. I loved watching my parents dance. Smooth.
@morganwright224
Rock and roll in 1948
@goingincirclespepipepi1088
Oh wow,,,I must of been around 11yrs old when my parents played this,that was 40 years ago, it kept popping in my head.im in my 60 and still play it
@JukeboxBalowski
One of those really early "Rock & Roll" songs, before the term "Rock & Roll Music" had even been used yet.
@user-vj9wx9xl2u
Love it one of my mom favorite christmas song. good old days
@nanaloyolove
This version brings back so many childhood memories.
@markherron1407
Congratulations on your 590th milestone and Patti Page brought me here Blessings and Hugs 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@VictrolaJazz
Well hubba hubba hubba! Great tune!
@aaronrecordsgomez6636
Nothing compare to black artist singing rock n roll or jazz swing you name it, they got the soul.
As patti page did a good job too but Mabel Scott.👌