He is a relative of Cajun music legend, Doug Kershaw.
After the death of his father when Sammy was 11, he worked a variety of jobs by day while playing roadhouses at night to support his family.
During that time, he opened shows for Ray Price, Merle Haggard and George Jones while barely into his teens. When the pressures of growing up fast took their toll in the form of a serious drug and alcohol problem, he quit his bad habits cold turkey in 1988 and took a break from music to work as a remodeling supervisor at Wal-Mart.
One of Kershaw's demo tapes made its way to Mercury Records, which released his debut album in 1991. His traditional country voice found a receptive audience in the early 1990s, with hits like "Cadillac Style," "She Don't Know She's Beautiful" and a remake of the Amazing Rhythm Aces' "Third Rate Romance."
Shortly thereafter, Kershaw and Lorrie Morgan divorced their spouses and married in 2001. They separated two years later, but quickly reconciled. Prior to their marriages, Kershaw and Morgan recorded two duets - "Maybe Not Tonight" and "He Drinks Tequila", both of which made the Top 40.
He has released over 14 albums in his career including "I Want My Money Back" on Audium Records in 2003.
Kershaw filed for protection under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on February 7, 2007.
Singles
Year Title Album US Country
1991 "Cadillac Style" Don't Go Near The Water 3
1991 "Don't Go Near The Water" Don't Go Near The Water 12
1992 "Yard Sale" Don't Go Near The Water 17
1993 "Anywhere But Here" Don't Go Near The Water 10
1992 "She Don't Know She's Beautiful" Haunted Heart 1
1993 "Haunted Heart" Haunted Heart 9
1993 "Queen Of My Double-Wide Trailer" Haunted Heart 7
1994 "I Can't Reach Her Anymore"A Haunted Heart 3
1994 "National Working Woman's Holiday" Feelin' Good Train 2
1994 "Third Rate Romance" Feelin' Good Train 2
1995 "Southbound" Feelin' Good Train 27
1995 "If You're Gonna Walk, I'm Gonna Crawl" Feelin' Good Train 18
1995 "Your Tattoo" The Hits, Chapter One 47
1996 "Meant To Be" Politics, Religion And Her 5
1996 "Vidalia" Politics, Religion And Her 10
1997 "Politics, Religion And Her" Politics, Religion And Her 28
1997 "Fit To Be Tied Down" Politics, Religion And Her 29
1998 "Love Of My Life"A, B Labor Of Love 2
1998 "Matches" Labor Of Love 22
1998 "Honky Tonk America" Labor Of Love 31
1999 "One Day Left To Live" Labor Of Love 35
1999 "Maybe Not Tonight" (w/ Lorrie Morgan) Maybe Not Tonight 17
1999 "When You Love Someone" Maybe Not Tonight 37
2000 "Me And Maxine" Maybe Not Tonight 35
2001 "He Drinks Tequila" (w/ Lorrie Morgan) I Finally Found Someone 39
2003 "I Want My Money Back" I Want My Money Back 33
2003 "I've Never Been Anywhere" I Want My Money Back 58
2006 "Tennessee Girl" Honky Tonk Boots 43
2006 "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On" Honky Tonk Boots -
Up on the Housetop
Sammy Kershaw Lyrics
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Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones, Christmas joys
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
First comes the stocking with little Nell
Oh, dear Santa fill it well
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
One that will open and shut her eyes
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Next comes the stocking of little Will
Oh, just see what a glorious fill
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
Also a ball and a whip that cracks
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
The song "Up On The Housetop" is a classic Christmas song that has been enjoyed by generations. The lyrics describe Santa Claus climbing up on the rooftop and entering a house through the chimney, carrying with him a sack full of toys for the children who have been good all year long. We see Santa’s busy schedule, as he travels all around the world delivering gifts while riding with his trusty reindeer.
The song is full of joy and excitement, as children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus, and the anticipation of opening their presents on Christmas morning. The lyrics describe the stockings that are hung by the fireplace, eagerly waiting to be filled with toys and goodies from Santa. The song also highlights the simplicity of Christmas joy, with children receiving simple gifts like dolls, hammers, tacks, and balls, and the instant happiness it brings them. The repetition of the "ho, ho, ho" adds to the festive atmosphere, filling the listener with happiness and enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
Up on the housetop, reindeer pause
The reindeer stop on the roof of the house
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Santa Claus jumps out of the sleigh
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
Santa goes down the chimney with many gifts
All for the little ones, Christmas joys
The gifts are for the enjoyment of children on Christmas
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Santa expresses his excitement and encourages others to follow
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
The sound of the reindeer hooves on the roof is heard
First comes the stocking with little Nell
The first present is a stocking for a girl named Nell
Oh, dear Santa fill it well
Santa is asked to fill the stocking with many gifts
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
A specific gift is requested for Nell - a doll that can make noise
One that will open and shut her eyes
The doll should be able to move its eyes
Next comes the stocking of little Will
A new stocking is now introduced for a boy named Will
Oh, just see what a glorious fill
The stocking is filled with many wonderful gifts
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
Specific gifts for Will include tools - a hammer and tacks
Also a ball and a whip that cracks
A ball and a whip that makes noise are also given to Will
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Santa again expresses his excitement and encourages others to follow
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Santa goes down the chimney to deliver gifts
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: SAMMY KERSHAW, BUDDY CANNON, NORRO WILSON, DP
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