Month: February 2025

Peek on Earth.8

Look to the skies! (when looking for Santa) advises Karl Vrålstad with new age country in “Ringing for Christmas.” Takes itself pretty seriously, but it’s pretty serious stuff.

Kidstuff from bickerers Scott and Mia Staton who pop out “Hey Hey Santa” to get his attention Christmas Eve. Cute and annoying at the same mo’.

Life-size Aussie dinosaur puppets churn out the pop “Magical Christmas.” Let’s all look out for the sleigh, they recommend, along with other chores. Kidsongs do that.

“Funky Sleigh Ride” from Chris Meijer and Carl-Johan de Neergaar (feat. Pia Bergler, Alexander Larsson & Stina Meijer) gets the funky beat down, but the order not just to look out for, but Watch Out For S.C. rankles a bit. Danger, Goodwill Robinson!

Peek on Earth.7

Buck Owens calls out the double standard: Don’t dare peep cause if you do ol’ Santa Claus might be watching you! Nonetheless, it’s a “Very Merry Christmas” with electronic country punctuating the traditions.

Kevin Sisson wakes accidentally and descends the stairs Xmas Eve. What he sees causes him to exclaim “Let’s Do Santa’s Boogie” in the best rockabilly possible. It may not be a dance; more a speed setting.

“If You don’t Wanna See Santa Claus Cry,” advises Alan Jackson in maudlin country, then baby come back to me. Quid pro quo, dearest. So, don’t look.

Don’t look for Santa Claus my/Mother used to say, echoes Charley Pride in “Santa and the Kids,” another country mudder. Apparently, if you do, he’ll not bother with you.

Peek on Earth.6

SBG / Grungatronic seems to be using the public announce at K-Mart in their “Looking for Santa Claus.” This jolly experimental number gives up quickly.

The nerve-tingling story of “Jolasveinar” as sung by The Non Traditional recounts the Icelandic tradition of the thirteen Yule Lads who visit children in the nights before Xmas. Grýla will take them away if they misbehave. Our singer does’t misbehave, but his little brother must’ve been peeking because he’s missing the next morning. Moral: more presents! Retro indie pop.

Ella Fitzgerald wants to see Santa Claus in the swingin’ “Good Morning Blues.” See, her bay-he-bee isn’t here; so, Santa needs to send him to her. Not sure Mistuh Whiskuhs needs to be there, but she said that. Big jazz band.

“Mamacita Donde Esta Santa Claus” was a hit novelty Christmas song from the ’50s (we’ve been there), but we have yet to hear the untranslated verzh looking for Santa from Chabelo. It’s a pop paradise for Señor Wences fans everywhere! S’alright! (He rerecorded this several times, including the 1981 disco edition.)

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Peek on Earth.5

Kiddos Edu Tunes synthesizes the AI out of “Looking for Santa Claus.” Neo-western pop… no, it’s just a mess.

King Author, A​.​P​.​N​.​S, Bling the Great raps about “Looking for Santa” because he doesn’t come to his particular hood. Get comfy, gonna be a while.

Concision, on the other hand, helps Goiter explain how “Santa is Real.” She-ing is believing.

Canterbury Tavel wants to in Lapland so you can help “In Search of Santa.” He might be in the Fells. Hyperactive kidsong.

Peek on Earth.4

Sidebar! “Let’s Take a Peek in the Manger – God is Great!” by Jennie Williamson and AriSon is uplifting kidsong for all those holy voyeurs.

Sam Manning goes on a trek “Looking for Me Santa Claus.” Into the white neighbors’ yards! Classic Caribbean so it smacks of big band. Delish!

The Rev. Horton Heat gaffes when his Daddy uses a ladder Xmas Eve to get on the roof. Did he see “Santa on the Roof“? Yeah, and he said go to bed. Quick thinkin’, Pops. Rockabilly greatness.

It’s been a while since i listened to some Dr. Duke Tomatoe, but must needs heed his warning “Look Out It’s Santa!” Do you think he has a gun! Yes, eyes open, all. Bluesy rock.

Peek on Earth.3

Maureen O’Brien jounces while “Waitin’ for Santa.” Euphemistic swearing results in some disappointment when it’s time. Electronic kidsong.

Thwarted lookouts in “Snow Got in Our Eyes” from Fruitcakes. Retro pop rock (my favorite) allows for other sense to take over. These snarky kids won’t quit.

Asking the tough questions  Charlie McAlister & Eric Ostrowski want to country know “Why Wait for Santa Claus?” The answer is pretty zen.

From some other country Will & Grego are “Waiting On Santa” with all the grace of an eight-and-a-half bluegrass fiddler. It’s jittery fun.

Peek on Earth.2

AI from Udio militarizes “Waiting Up for Santa” into a pop spree of glee. There’s breath holding!

Indiana Drones remixes ‘Saw Mommy Kissing’ like an AI in the hypnotizing “Christmas Creep.” This’ll be the only mention of that other song this month.

Well, maybe not. “Santa’s Sack” from Kunt and the Gang BLUE ALERT witnesses the witnessing of Gramma and Santa and–i can’t even…. (Nasty as hell pop.)

“I Was Waiting Up For Santa Claus (The Fireman’s Christmas Song)” is an off key keeper from many years ago by Paul J Reilly about getting a good look at that overweight overlord of overabundance. Easy listening kid stuff. Mercy.

Peek on Earth.1

Let’s keep the toss turning with more songs about staying up all night Christmas Eve. This time with peeking, you know that thing kids want to do, like during prayers–to see if God is real. Some of those ankle biters take it too far and plan to capture the old Saint. We’ll get to them.

Perry Novak adds jug band to the kidsong with “Waiting Up for Santa.” Seems merely impatient. Okay.

“Waiting for Santa” from Sugarpie and The Candymen is a cappella fidgeting of the bebop kind. Jazzy cool.

“Waiting for St. Nicholas” is dad-band retro synthed rock of the yawn some variety from Philly Cuzz. They tried.

Monkey Sing-along is also “Waiting for Santa,” possibly as relief from the heavy burden of breathing. Tinkly yet depressing kidsong.