Phil Spector (born Harvey Phillip Spector in The Bronx, New York City, on 2… Read Full Bio ↴Phil Spector (born Harvey Phillip Spector in The Bronx, New York City, on 26 December 1939; died 16 January 2021) was an American former record producer, musician, and songwriter who developed the Wall of Sound, a music production formula he described as a Wagnerian approach to rock and roll. Spector is remembered as amongst the most influential figures in pop music history and as the first auteur of the music industry for the unprecedented control he had over every phase of the recording process. In 2009, he was convicted for the 2003 murder of the actress Lana Clarkson. He died in prison.

The originator of the Wall of Sound production technique, Spector was a pioneer of the 1960s girl group sound (The Ronettes and The Crystals a.o.) and produced over twenty-five Top 40 hits between 1960 and 1965 alone. After this initial success, Spector later worked with artists including Ike and Tina Turner, John Lennon, George Harrison, and the Ramones with similar acclaim.

He produced the Beatles' Academy Award-winning album Let It Be, and the Grammy Award-winning Concert for Bangladesh by former Beatle George Harrison. In 1989, Spector was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer. The 1965 song You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', produced and co-written by Spector for The Righteous Brothers, is listed by BMI as the song with the most U.S. airplay in the 20th century.

Dubbed the "First Tycoon of Teen", Spector's records helped engender the role of the studio as an instrument, the integration of pop art aesthetics into music (art pop), and the art rock genre. His multi-artist compilation album "A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records" (1963) is widely considered to be the finest Christmas record of all time. Spector's honors include the 1973 Grammy Award for Album of the Year for co-producing Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh (1971), a 1989 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a 1997 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Spector number 63 on their list of the greatest artists in history.

The 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California home led to his being charged with murder in the second degree. After a 2007 mistrial, he was convicted in 2009 and given a prison sentence of 19 years to life. Spector died in prison due to complications of the COVID-19 virus.

Here Comes Santa Claus
Phil Spector Lyrics

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Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
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 up your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus is coming tonight (Santa Claus comes tonight)

Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
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 your bed, cover up your head
'Cause Santa Claus is coming tonight (Santa Claus comes tonight)

Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
He loves you just the same

Santa knows that you're God's children
That makes everything right

Fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
'Cause Santa is coming tonight (Santa Claus comes tonight)

Overall Meaning

The song "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Phil Spector is a classic Christmas tune. The lyrics are upbeat and cheerful, describing the excitement and anticipation for Santa Claus's arrival on Christmas Eve. The song begins by announcing Santa's imminent arrival, with his reindeer pulling his sleigh down Santa Claus Lane. The mention of Vixen and Blitzen among his reindeer is a nod to the traditional Christmas story and mythology associated with Santa Claus.

The second verse emphasizes the joy and merriment of the holiday season, with bells ringing and children singing. The lyrics encourage listeners to hang up their stockings and say their prayers, preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus. The repetition of the phrase "Santa Claus comes tonight" emphasizes the excitement and anticipation for his arrival.

In the third verse, Santa Claus is described as having a bag full of toys for boys and girls. The sleigh bells jingle and jangle as he travels, creating a beautiful sight. The lyrics encourage children to jump in their beds and cover their heads, waiting for Santa's arrival.

The final verse takes on a more spiritual tone, with Santa Claus's love for all regardless of their wealth or status, as he sees all children as God's children. The lyrics encourage listeners to fill their hearts with Christmas cheer, as Santa Claus is coming tonight.

Overall, the song creates a joyful and celebratory atmosphere for the holiday season, emphasizing the excitement of Santa's arrival and the generosity and love associated with Christmas.

Line by Line Meaning

Here comes Santa Claus
Get ready, Santa is coming

Here comes Santa Claus
Get ready, Santa is still coming

Right down Santa Claus Lane
Santa is on his regular route

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Santa's reindeer are ready for the trip

Are pulling on the rein
The reindeer are helping Santa with the sled

Bells are ringing, children singing
Christmas is in the air

All is merry and bright
Everyone is in a happy mood

Hang up your stockings and say your prayers
Get ready for Santa's arrival

'Cause Santa Claus is coming tonight (Santa Claus comes tonight)
The big guy in red is on his way

He's got a bag that is filled with toys
Santa has gifts for children

For the boys and girls again
Everyone gets a gift

Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle
Listen to the sound of Santa's sleigh bells

What a beautiful sight
Santa's arrival is beautiful

Jump in your bed, cover up your head
Go to bed and get ready for Santa

'Cause Santa Claus is coming tonight (Santa Claus comes tonight)
Get ready, Santa is coming soon

He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
Santa loves everyone

He loves you just the same
Santa values all children equally

Santa knows that you're God's children
Santa knows that children are a gift from God

That makes everything right
The spirit of Christmas is about kindness and love

Fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
Enjoy the holiday season

'Cause Santa is coming tonight (Santa Claus comes tonight)
Santa Claus is almost here

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Oakley Haldeman, Gene Autry

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Lyrics:

Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
Vixen and Blitzen
And all his reindeer
Pulling on the reins

Bells and ringing
Children singing
All is merry and bright
Hang up your stockings
And say your prayers
‘Cause Santa Claus is coming tonight
(Santa Claus is coming tonight)

Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
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 is coming tonight
(Santa Claus is coming tonight)

(Santa Claus is coming tonight)

Here comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus
Right down Santa Claus Lane
He doesn’t care
If you’re a rich or poor
He loves you just the same

Santa knows that
We’re God’s children
That makes everything right
Fill your hearts
With Christmas cheer
‘Cause Santa is coming tonight
(Santa Claus is coming tonight)