Back Door Santa
Year: 1968
Written By: Clarence Carter, Marcus Daniel
The ever so
suggestive 'Back Door Santa' was written in the wake of the summer
of love by blind blues artist Clarence Carter. The sexual innuendo
has done little to turn artists away from the tune however, and it
has appeared in many guises since its arrival in 1968. To be
truthful 'Back Door Santa' hardly adhers to traditional Christmas
music templates but its undeniable swing makes it an ideal choice
for boisterous holiday parties. Run DMC fans will recognise the
opening sequences immediately as the trio used the brass parts to
great effect on their own 'Christmas in Hollis', which was
successfully used in the original 'Die Hard' movie in 1989. That
version has premiered on the 'A Very Special Christmas' collection
2 years previously and in a odd quirk of fate that very same
compilation also included a (pretty ropey) live version of 'Back
Door Santa' by Bon Jovi!
'Back Door Santa'
has had plenty of other outings, like an especially successful one
by Melbourne rockers Jet who released the song as a festive treat
in 2003. Even better was the Black Crowes 2005 take, which while
particularly loyal to the original was still imbued with their own
spirit. Going back to the early 90's cult act Cud created a
slightly ramshackle version for their fans that included some
Christmas messages at the end. It was released on flexi-disc, a
recordable media format that has rightly been consigned to the
dustbin a long time ago.
Back Door Santa Lyrics
They call me Back Door Santa
I make my runs about the break of day
They call me Back Door Santa
I make my runs about the break of day
I make all the little girls happy
While the boys are out to play
I ain't like the old Saint Nick
He don't come but once a year
I ain't like the old Saint Nick
He don't come but once a year
I come runnin' with my presents
Every time you call me dear
I keep some change in my pocket, in case the children are
home
I give 'em a few pennies so that we can be alone
I leave the back door open so if anybody smells a mouse
And wouldn't old Santa be in trouble if there ain't no chimney in
the house
They call me Back Door Santa
I make my runs about the break of day
I make all the little girls happy
While the boys are out to play
That's what they call me, Back Door Santa
That's what they call me
They call me Back Door Santa
That's what all the girls call me
I give 'em all little presents
That's what they call me
They call me Back Door Santa
And I like for them to call me that
They call me Back Door Santa
And I like it and I like it and I like it
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| Bon Jovi | | | |
| Clarence Carter | | | |
| Elliott Yamin | | | |
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