Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Santa, Bring My Baby Back to Me" |
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| Song by Elvis Presley | |
| from the album Elvis' Christmas Album | |
| Published | Cherry Lane Music/Gladys Music/administered by Carlin Music Corp. Rachel's Own Music administered by Minder Music. |
| Recorded | September 7, 1957 |
| Genre | Christmas, rock and roll |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Songwriter(s) | Aaron Schroeder and Claude Demetrius |
"Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)" is a popular Christmas song from 1957. It was written by Aaron Schroeder and Claude Demetrius. The famous singer Elvis Presley recorded it. This song was released on his album called Elvis' Christmas Album. It has been a holiday favorite for many years.
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The Song's Story
This song was created by Aaron Schroeder and Claude Demetrius. It quickly became a popular Christmas tune. Many radio stations still play it during the holiday season.
Early Release and Success
The song first appeared on an RCA Victor record in 1957. This record was an EP, which stands for "Extended Play." It included other famous songs like "Santa Claus is Back in Town" and "Blue Christmas." This EP was very successful. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard EP chart.
Elvis recorded "Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)" on September 7, 1957. The famous singing group the Jordanaires provided the background vocals.
UK Chart Success
In the United Kingdom, this song was released as a single. It was paired with "Santa Claus Is Back In Town." This single became very popular in November 1957. It reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
Where to Find the Song
"Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)" has appeared on many of Elvis's Christmas albums. It was on the original Elvis' Christmas Album in 1957. It also appeared on later versions of the album. These include reissues from 1958, 1970, 1975, and 1985.
Other Artists Who Sang It
Many other artists have recorded their own versions of this song.
- In 1958, Johnny Rivers released a song called "Baby Come Back." It had the same tune and similar words. However, it did not mention Santa Claus or Christmas.
- In a 1965 film about The Rolling Stones, Charlie Is My Darling, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards sang it. They performed it just for fun in a hotel lounge.
- Mae West recorded the song for her 1967 Christmas album, Wild Christmas.
- The Reverend Horton Heat included it on his 2005 Christmas album, We Three Kings.
- Eleanor Friedberger released her version in 2013. It was part of a collection called Holidays Rule.
- The band Train recorded the song for their 2015 album, Christmas in Tahoe.
Many other musicians have also performed or recorded this song. These include The Smithereens, The Refreshments, and Chris Isaak.
