Born in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, Boone is a direct descendant of the American pioneer Daniel Boone. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, attended David Lipscomb College and began recording in 1954 for Republic Records. His 1955 version of "Ain't That a Shame" was a huge hit, selling far better than Fats Domino's original version. This set the stage for the early part of Boone's career, which focused on covering R&B songs by black artists for a white market. Previously, rock 'n' roll had had only limited exposure outside of the African American community. Pat Boone's pale covers gave attention to the more authentic original artists, such as Little Richard and Fats Domino and to rhythm and blues in general. In addition, the songwriters and copyright holders benefited even when individual artists did not.
In fact, only six of Boone's many hit singles were R&B covers, and only four of those were rockers. All were released in the first two years of his long career. These were "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino and "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard, and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)" by the El Dorados. The other two R&B covers were well-chosen blues ballads, "I Almost Lost My Mind" by Ivory Joe Hunter and "Chains of Love," a hit for Big Joe Turner and later B.B. King that had been written by Ahmet Ertegun. By 1957, Boone was concentrating on the middle-of-the-road music that dominated his career. He never recorded another R&B cover.
Known as "The Kid in White Buck Shoes", Boone sported a clean-cut image that appealed to white [teens]] and parents. His singing style, a rich baritone, followed in the tradition of his idol, Bing Crosby. Preferring to carry on in the Crosby tradition, he soon began turning more and more to ballads. Some of his biggest hits included "Love Letters in the Sand" (with the instrumental break featuring Boone's whistling), "April Love", "Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)", and "Don't Forbid Me".
His teen idol popularity in the late 1950s was second only to that of Elvis Presley, and, like Presley, he soon tried his hand at acting. Boone's pictures included 1960's Journey to the Center of the Earth alongside Hollywood notable James Mason.
His recording of the theme song from the 1957 film April Love topped the charts for six weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award. Pat also wrote the theme song for the movie Exodus.
A devout born-again Christian, he was raised in the conservative Church of Christ, but has been a member of a Pentecostal church for more than thirty years. Boone has refused both songs and movie roles that he felt might compromise his standards, including a role opposite the decade's reigning sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe. Among his other achievements, he hosted a TV series in the late 1950s and began writing in the early 1960s, a series of self-help books for adolescents, including Twixt Twelve and Twenty.
The British Invasion effectively ended Boone's career as a hitmaker, though he continued recording throughout the 1960s. In the 1970s, he switched to gospel and country, and he continued performing in other media as well, most importantly radio. He is currently working as the disc jockey of a popular oldies radio show and runs his own record company which provides a much-welcomed outlet for new recordings by 1950s greats who can no longer find a place with the major labels.
Boone married Shirley Lee Foley, daughter of country music great Red Foley and singer Judy Martin, in 1953 and they had four daughters: Cherry, Lindy, Debby, and Laury. In the 1960s and 1970s the Boone family toured as gospel singers and made gospel albums, such as The Pat Boone Family and The Family Who Prays.
In the early 1990s, Boone joined Amway and spoke at many motivational seminars. He was also a distributor. He never reached the coveted Amway rank of Diamond.
In 1997, Boone released In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, a collection of heavy metal covers revamped to fit his style. To promote the album, he appeared at the American Music Awards in black leather, shocking audiences and losing his respectability among his largest constituency, conservative Christians. He was then fired from Gospel America, a TV show on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. About a year later, the controversy died down and many fans, including Jack Hayford, accepted his explanation of the leather outfit being a "parody of himself". He was re-hired by Trinity Broadcasting and Gospel America was brought back.
In 2003, the Gospel Music Association of Nashville, Tennessee recognized his gospel recording work by inducting him into its Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Boone and his wife live in Los Angeles, California. They are members of The Church on the Way in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley. His one-time neighbor was Ozzy Osbourne and his family. Boone's cover of Osborne's song "Crazy Train" became the theme song for The Osbornes. (It appears on The Osbornes Soundrack.) Osborne said that Boone "never complained once" about living next door to his less-than-traditional family.
Boone once claimed to use his own surname in lieu of curse words when upset.
In 2006, Boone penned an article for WorldNetDaily in which he argued that Democrats and others who are against the Iraq War cannot, under any circumstances, be considered patriotic. He also recently was interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Fox News, where he expressed his outrage against the opponents of George W. Bush (namely the Dixie Chicks) that their criticisms of the President showed they did not "respect their elders". Another article defended Mel Gibson after the actor was recorded making an anti-Semitic rant. Despite their differing political views, Pat Boone is friends with the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
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Pat Boone Lyrics
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Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer are pulling on the rein
Bells are ringing, children singing
All is merry and bright
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
For the boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle
What a beautiful sight
Jump in bed, cover up your head
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He'll come around when chimes ring out
Then it's Christmas morn' again
Peace on earth will come to all
If we just follow the light
Let's give thanks to the Lord above
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Let's give thanks to the Lord above
'Cause Santa comes tonight
The lyrics to Pat Boone's classic Christmas song, "Here Comes Santa Claus," describe the excitement and anticipation surrounding the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The first verse introduces us to Santa, who is making his way down Santa Claus Lane with his trusty reindeer. The jingling bells and sounds of children singing add to the festive atmosphere, while the the instruction to hang stockings and say prayers emphasizes the traditional and religious roots of the holiday.
The second verse continues the joyful celebration, as Santa approaches with a bag full of toys for good boys and girls. The sound of sleigh bells adds to the sweet melody as children jump into bed, eagerly awaiting the visit of the man in the red suit. The final verse highlights the overarching message of peace on Earth that Christmas represents, and emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God for the blessings of the season.
Overall, the lyrics to "Here Comes Santa Claus" capture the magical and hopeful spirit of Christmas, as well as its traditional and religious aspects. The song has become a holiday staple, beloved by children and adults alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus!
The arrival of Santa Claus is imminent
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's approaching on the street called Santa Claus Lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer are pulling on the rein
The reindeer Vixen and Blitzen, along with others, are pulling Santa's sleigh
Bells are ringing, children singing
The sound of bells accompanies the joyful voices of children
All is merry and bright
Everyone is happy and cheerful
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
Take part in the tradition of hanging stockings and saying prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Because Santa Claus is on his way tonight
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
Santa Claus carries a bag full of toys
For the boys and girls again
For the children, as is customary
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle
The sound of the sleigh bells is clear and joyful
What a beautiful sight
It is a wonderful sight to see and hear Santa Claus's arrival
Jump in bed, cover up your head
Time to go to bed and get cozy
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Because Santa Claus will arrive during the night
He'll come around when chimes ring out
Santa will arrive when the church bells ring
Then it's Christmas morn' again
A new Christmas morning will soon arrive
Peace on earth will come to all
The message of peace on earth during this holiday season
If we just follow the light
If we follow the light of guidance
Let's give thanks to the Lord above
Expressing gratitude to God
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight
Because Santa Claus is coming tonight
Let's give thanks to the Lord above
Again, showing thanks to God
'Cause Santa comes tonight
Becuase Santa Claus will be arriving tonight
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Written by: Oakley Haldeman, Gene Autry
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