In 1974 and 1975, she recorded for Avco Records, and, in 1981, recorded for Plantation Records, her most recent record label. Page's most recent single to appear on any Billboard chart was the 1982 #80 country single, "My Man Friday". (She last appeared on the pop chart in 1968, with her version of O.C. Smith's hit, "Little Green Apples", and on the Adult Contemporary chart with "Give Him Love" in 1971.)
Page made the country chart in up to 1983, with her biggest hit during that time being "Hello, We're Lonely," a 1973 #14 duet with Tom T. Hall.
In the 1990s, Page started her own label, C.A.F. Records. In 1998, she won a Grammy as "Best Traditional Pop Singer". Page continued to record into the new millenium with the CDs BRAND NEW TENNESSEE WALTZ, SWEET SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS (2002), CHILD OF MINE (2003) and her last 2009 release BEST OF COUNTRY. Many of her songs have a strong beat to them that prelude rock 'n' roll. These titles include "Mister and Mississippi", "Detour" and "Cross Over the Bridge". In 1956, she married choreographer Charles O'Curran. They adopted two children, a daughter, Kathleen, and a son, Daniel O'Curran.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Patti Page 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 lyrics of Patti Page's "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" describe a visit to the North Pole and a conversation with Santa Claus about his plans for Christmas. The singer describes a journey along the Milky Way to reach the North Pole, where she calls on Santa and is shown his workshop. Santa then reveals his plans for Christmas, including checking his list twice and delivering presents to all the good children. The song includes the famous warning that "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."
The lyrics also describe the joy that Christmas brings, particularly for children. Santa is presented as a figure of excitement and wonder, who will visit all the good girls and boys and bring them presents. The song speaks to the anticipation and excitement that many people feel in the lead-up to Christmas, particularly around the arrival of Santa Claus. The lyrics serve as a reminder to children to behave themselves, so that they can be sure to receive a visit from Santa.
Line by Line Meaning
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I had an amazing journey through space and the galaxy.
Stopped off at the North Pole to spend a holiday
I took a vacation and visited the North Pole.
I called on dear old Santa Claus
I met with Santa Claus.
To see what I could see
I was curious about what Santa Claus was doing.
He took me to his workshop
Santa showed me his workshop.
And told his plans to me, so
Santa shared his plans with me.
You better watch out, you better not cry
Be careful and don't cry.
Better not pout, I'm telling you why
Don't be sad or upset, and I'll explain why.
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is arriving in our town.
He's making a list and checking it twice
Santa is keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice.
Gonna find out who's naughty and nice
Santa will determine who has been good or bad.
He sees you when you're sleepin'
Santa can see you when you're sleeping.
He knows when you're a wake
Santa knows when you are awake and active.
He knows if you've been bad or good
Santa knows if you have been naughty or nice.
So be good for goodness sake
Behave well and be good for no specific reason.
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry
Be careful and don't cry, as I previously mentioned.
With little tin horns and little toy drums
There will be toys like little tin horns and drums.
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
There will be musical toys that make a lot of noise.
And curly head dolls that toddle and coo
Toys like dolls with curly hair, who move around and make sounds.
Elephants, boats, and kiddie cars too
There will be toys like elephants, boats, and toy cars.
Then kids in Girl and Boy land will have a jubilee
The children in Girl and Boy land will be very happy.
They're gonna build a Toyland all around the Christmas tree
The children will create a play area with their toys around the Christmas tree.
Now Santa is a busy man, He has no time to play
Santa is very busy and doesn't have time to play.
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
Santa has a lot of stockings to fill on Christmas day.
You'd better write your letter now
It would be best to write your letter to Santa soon.
And mail it right away
Then send the letter as soon as possible.
Because he's getting ready
Santa is preparing to come soon.
His reindeer's and his sleigh. So
Santa will be using his reindeer and sleigh to deliver gifts.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Coots, Haven Gillespie
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