The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Here Comes Santa Claus
Various Artists Lyrics
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Right down Santa Claus lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pullin' on the reins
Bells are ringin', children singin'
All is merry and bright
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He's got a bag that's filled with toys
For boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head
'Cause 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 Claus knows we're all Gods children
That makes everything right
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He'll come around when the chimes ring out
That it's Christmas morn again
Peace on earth will come to all
If we just follow the light
So lets give thanks to the lord above
That Santa Claus comes tonight!
"Here Comes Santa Claus" is a joyful Christmas song that exudes excitement for the arrival of Santa Claus. The song paints the image of Santa Claus and his reindeer coming down Santa Claus Lane, with Vixen and Blitzen leading the way while bells ring and children sing. The song encourages everyone to be in the holiday spirit and to hang their stockings and say their prayers for Santa Claus's big arrival.
The second verse emphasizes Santa's generosity and love for all children, rich or poor. It describes his sleigh bells jingling and the sight of him coming with his bag full of toys to bring joy and happiness to all boys and girls. The third verse reminds us that Santa Claus sees us all as God's children and implores us to fill our hearts with Christmas cheer in anticipation of his arrival. The final verse emphasizes the importance of following the light and giving thanks to the Lord above for the peace on earth that comes with Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Santa Claus is approaching and nearing us
Right down Santa Claus lane
He is walking down the street named after him
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Santa Clause's reindeer, including Vixen and Blitzen, are pulling the sleigh
Pullin' on the reins
Reindeers are controlling the sleigh with the help of reins
Bells are ringin', children singin'
The environment is beautiful and musical, with the bells ringing and children singing
All is merry and bright
Everyone is happy and the atmosphere is lively
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
Prepare for the arrival of Santa Claus by hanging stockings and saying prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
He is coming tonight, so be ready and excited
He's got a bag that's filled with toys
Santa Claus is carrying a bag filled with toys
For boys and girls again
The toys are meant for both boys and girls
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
The sound of the sleigh bells is pleasant
Oh what a beautiful sight
It's a beautiful sight to see Santa Claus and his sleigh with the reindeer and the toys
So jump in bed and cover your head
It's time to go to bed and cover your head in excitement for Santa Claus's arrival
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
He is coming tonight, so go to sleep and wait for him
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
Santa Claus values every child equally, regardless of wealth
He loves you just the same
Regardless of who you are or what your background is, Santa Claus loves every child equally
Santa Claus knows we're all Gods children
Santa Claus believes that all children are God's children
That makes everything right
It's comforting to know that Santa Claus sees every child as equal and valuable
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
Spread happiness and excitement for Christmas throughout your heart
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!
He is coming tonight, so make sure you're ready for him
He'll come around when the chimes ring out
Santa Claus will come when the chimes announce the arrival of Christmas morning
That it's Christmas morn again
It's the beautiful morning of Christmas once again
Peace on earth will come to all
The Christmas spirit will bring peace to everyone
If we just follow the light
If we continue to work towards the positivity and light of Christmas, peace will come to all
So lets give thanks to the lord above
Show gratitude to God for the wonderful gifts of love and peace that come with Christmas
That Santa Claus comes tonight!
Be thankful that Santa Claus arrives to spread happiness and joy tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Oakley Haldeman, Gene Autry
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