Song
Up on the Housetop
by Gene Autry
Up on the Housetop is a 1953 song by Gene Autry. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1953
Also known as Up on the House Top
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Gene Autry's 1953 recording of Benjamin Hanby's 1864 Christmas song about Santa's rooftop arrival, the best-known of its many recordings.
Performance tips
- Keep it simple and singalong-friendly with a cowboy-easy delivery.
- Everyone knows the chorus, so get the crowd on it.
- Add the sound effects for fun if your track has them.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
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More songs by Gene Autry
- Frosty the Snowman1950
- Here Comes Santa Claus1947 · 2:34
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer1949 · 3:10