Song
Father Christmas
by The Kinks
Father Christmas is a 1977 song by The Kinks, 3:45 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1977 Length 3:45
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Punk-flavored Christmas single written by Ray Davies and released by the Kinks in November 1977, with Prince of the Punks on the B-side. A department-store Father Christmas is mugged by poor kids who want money and jobs for their parents instead of toys.
Performance tips
- Bark it out with snotty punk attitude; this is a story song, so sell the characters.
- The gang-shout lines land best when the whole room joins in, so cue them.
- Keep the tempo tight and save some voice for the final choruses.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Father Christmas" karaoke
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