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Here Comes Santa Claus
Music by Gene Autry
Originally Performed by Gene Autry
Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)" is a Christmas song originally written and performed by Gene Autry, with music composed by Oakley Haldeman. Autry's original recording (in which he pronounces Santa Claus as "Santy Claus") was a top-10 hit on the pop and country charts; the song would go on to be covered many times in the subsequent decades.
Autry got the idea for the song after riding his horse in the 1946 Santa Claus Lane Parade (now the Hollywood Christmas Parade) in Los Angeles, during which crowds of spectators chanted, "Here comes Santa Claus". This inspired him to write a song that Haldeman set to music.[1] Autry's lyrics combined two veins of the Christmas tradition, the mythology of Santa Claus and the Christian origin of the holiday (most explicitly in its mention of the nativity promise of "peace on Earth"). A demo recording was made by singer/guitarist Johnny Bond, whose recording made use of ice cubes to mimic the sound of the jingling sleigh-bells. This inspired the use of real sleigh-bells in Autry's own recording of the song.
Release Date: 1947
Here Comes Santa Claus
Gene Autry was known as the singing cowboy and this was one of his most popular songs. It was #1 on the pop and country charts and has been covered by countless artists. Here is a new and hip a cappella arrangement for your show, jazz or concert choir.
Voicing: SSA
Here Comes Santa Claus
Gene Autry was known as the singing cowboy and this was one of his most popular songs. It was #1 on the pop and country charts and has been covered by countless artists. Here is a new and hip a cappella arrangement for your show, jazz or concert choir.
Voicing: TTBB
Here Comes Santa Claus
Gene Autry was known as the singing cowboy and this was one of his most popular songs. It was #1 on the pop and country charts and has been covered by countless artists. Here is a new and hip a cappella arrangement for your show, jazz or concert choir.
Voicing: SATB
Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media
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Paul Langford : Christmas Jazz for Female Voices "Here Comes Santa Claus" - Gene Autry's famous Christmas song from 1948 is a bona fide holiday classic and gets a vocal jazz makeover in this swingin' setting that will showcase your singers at their best! Perfect for all kinds of concerts! "The Man With The Bag And Santa Baby" - These two holiday favorites are a perfect match! Add some swing to your performance with Kris Kringle and sing about that luxury gift list as well. This selection is pure fun with fantastic jazz arranging for mixed choirs and will be a blast for your women too! The jazzy Christmas standard "That's What I Want For Christmas" has been recorded by such artists as Ella Fitzerald, Nancy Wilson, and SheDaisy, just to name a few! With a gentle swing feel, romantic lyrics, and rich, accessible vocal harmonies, choirs of all kinds will love performing this arrangement. It's especially nice for the ladies! Songlist: Here Comes Santa Claus, The Man With The Bag And Santa Baby, That's What I Want For Christmas 
Various Arrangers : Barbershop Christmas Volume 3 Another great selection of holiday songs arranged in the close harmony barbershop style for male voices. Songlist: Blue Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Here Comes Santa Claus, Winter Wonderland
Pro Vocal : Christmas Standards - For Male Singers  Whether you're a karoake singer, aspiring vocalist or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it! Songlist: Blue Christmas, The Christmas Song, The Christmas Waltz, Here Comes Santa Claus, Home For The Holidays, Let It Snow!, Silver Bells
Various : Ladies of Christmas - Original Keys for Singers Titles in the Original Keys for Singers series are designed for vocalists looking for authentic transcriptions from their favorite artists. The books transcribe famous vocal performances exactly as recorded and provide piano accompaniment parts so that you can perform or practice exactly as your favorite artists sang them! This volume features more than two dozen holiday hits as sung by famous female crooners. Songlist: Caroling, Caroling, The Christmas Song, Christmas Time Is Here, Do You Hear What I Hear, Feliz Navidad, Grown-Up Christmas List, Hallelujah, Happy Holiday, Happy Xmas (War Is Over), Hard Candy Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, A Holly Jolly Christmas, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, I Wonder As I Wander, I'll Be Home For Christmas, It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Merry Christmas, Darling, My Favorite Things, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Silver Bells, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas, White Christmas |
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All is merry and bright indeed with Gene Autry's famous song in a bubbly setting that makes a perfect SSA showcase! Easily learned in a short period of time, it will be a delightful addition to your holiday concert! Available separately: SSA, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:30.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder Performed By: Gene Autry
Gene Autry's famous Christmas song from 1948 is a bona fide holiday classic and gets a vocal jazz makeover in this swingin' setting that will showcase your singers at their best! Perfect for all kinds of concerts! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSAA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:30.
Arranger: Paul Langford Performed By: Gene Autry
All is merry and bright indeed with Gene Autry's famous song from 1947. A great Christmas showcase for younger choirs!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Approx. Performance Time: 1:45.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Composer: Oakley Haldeman Performed By: Gene Autry
Marshall Webb delivers a fun, swinging rendition of this beloved classic! Use it as an opener, closer, or feature, kids of all ages will be wowed by this fantastic addition to your holiday set! If you're looking for a great uptune about the big guy from up north, this is your chart!
Arranger: Marshall Webb Performed By: Dapper Dans
From the Glee Christmas episode, Kurt, Rachel and Santana save the day at the mall with this cute rendition of the holiday classic! Sweet harmonies and a happy shuffle rhythm make this tune irresistible for SSA groups!
Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: Glee Cast
Gene Autry was known as the singing cowboy and this was one of his most popular songs. It was #1 on the pop and country charts and has been covered by countless artists. Here is a new and hip a cappella arrangement for your show, jazz or concert choir.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Oakley Haldeman
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