Song
Zat You, Santa Claus?
Zat You, Santa Claus? is a 1953 song by Louis Armstrong, 2:40 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1953 Length 2:40
Also known as 'Zat You, Santa Claus?
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Jack Fox's Christmas novelty, recorded by Louis Armstrong with The Commanders on October 22, 1953 and released by Decca in November 1953 with Cool Yule on the B-side. It has since been covered by artists including Lee Aaron and Abney Park.
Performance tips
- Go gravelly and playful in Satchmo's style.
- Act out the nervous, spooky questions with big facial expressions.
- Swing the rhythm loosely and enjoy the comic pauses.
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 "Zat You, Santa Claus?" karaoke
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