Louane - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'?

   'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' was written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie.

2. When was the song 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' first recorded?

   The earliest known recorded version of the song was by banjoist Harry Reser and his band on October 24, 1934.

3. What notable event made 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' a hit in 1934?

   Eddie Cantor's cover of the song on his radio show in November 1934 made it a hit, leading to the sale of 500,000 copies of sheet music and over 30,000 records within 24 hours.

4. Which artists have covered 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'?

   'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' has been covered by over 200 artists including Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, The Jackson 5, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, and many others.

5. Has 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' been featured in any movies or TV shows?

   Yes, Rankin-Bass produced an hour-long animated TV film titled 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town' in 1970 based on the song. Fred Astaire narrated the origin of Santa Claus in this film.

6. Did Louane make any changes to the original lyrics of 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'?

   No, Louane did not make any significant changes; her version retains the traditional lyrics written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie.