"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" is a Christmas song written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie. The earliest known recorded version of the song was by banjoist Harry Reser and his band on October 24, 1934. It was then sung on Eddie Cantor's radio show in November 1934. This version became an instant hit with orders for 500,000 copies of sheet music and more than 30,000 records sold within 24 hours. The version for Bluebird Records by George Hall and His Orchestra was very popular in 1934 and reached the various charts of the day. The song has been recorded by over 200 artists, including Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, The Crystals, Mariah Carey, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Bill Evans, Chris Isaak, The Temptations, Michael Bublé, and The Jackson 5.
About Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Popular Christmas song that has been recorded by more than 200 artists since its first performance in 1934. The original recording is credited to famed banjo player Harry Reser and his band.
Achievement of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
In 1934, more than 500,000 copies of the song's sheet music were sold. It moved more than 300,000 copies in its first 24 hours.
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Latest information about Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town updated on July 28 2021.
