I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is a Christmas song with words and music by British songwriter Tommie Connor. The original recording by 13-year-old Jimmy Boyd rose to #1 on the Billboard charts in December 1952. The words tell of a child who sees Mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe.

The Roman Catholic Church in Boston hated the song because it is a Christmas song that also mentions sex. Radio stations in several markets banned it. Boyd went to church leaders to talk about the words. The ban on the song was lifted.^[1]

The song has been performed by various musicians, including but not limited to the Ronettes, Jackson 5, Jessica Simpson, John Mellencamp, Amy Winehouse and other singers throughout the years.

References

↑ "Jimmy Boyd, 1939-2009: Sang "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"". Chicago Tribune. March 11, 2009. Retrieved December 8, 2013.

John Farnham
Studio albums	Sadie Everybody Oughta Sing a Song Looking Through a Tear Christmas Is... Johnny Farnham Johnny Together Johnny Farnham Sings the Shows Hits Magic & Rock 'N Roll Johnny Farnham Sings Hits from the Movies J.P. Farnham Sings Uncovered Whispering Jack Age of Reason Chain Reaction Then Again... Romeo's Heart 33⅓ The Last Time I Remember When I Was Young: Songs from the Great Australian Songbook Jack Friends for Christmas
Live albums	Johnny Farnham Sings the Big Hits of '73 Live! Full House Live at the Regent Theatre Highlights from The Main Event John Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert The Acoustic Chapel Sessions Two Strong Hearts Live
Compilation albums	The Best of Johnny Farnham Johnny Farnham's Greatest Hits Anthology 1: Greatest Hits 1986–1997 Anthology 2: Classic Hits 1967–1985 (Recorded Live) Anthology 3: Rarities Love Songs One Voice: The Greatest Hits The Essential The Essential 3.0
Videos and DVDs	The Main Event Anthology 1 - The Videos An Audience with John Farnham The Last Time One Voice: The Greatest Clips John Farnham & Tom Jones – Together in Concert Classic Jack Live! Chain Reaction Live in Concert With The Sydney Symphony Live at the Sydney Opera House Two Strong Hearts Live
Singles	"Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)" "Underneath the Arches" "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" "One" "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" "Corner of the Sky" "Help!" "You're the Voice" "Pressure Down" "A Touch of Paradise" "Reasons" "Age of Reason" "Two Strong Hearts" "Beyond the Call" "Communication" "Chain Reaction" "That's Freedom" "Burn for You" "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" "Everything's Alright" "Have a Little Faith (In Us)" "Everytime You Cry" "Trying to Live My Life Without You "The Last Time" "We Will Rock You" "Downhearted" "Even When I'm Sleeping"
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The Four Seasons
Frankie Valli Tommy DeVito Bob Gaudio Nick Massi Charles Calello Joe Long Gerry Polci Don Ciccone Lee Shapiro
Albums	Sherry & 11 Others (1962) The 4 Seasons Greetings (1962) Golden Hits of the 4 Seasons (1963) Working My Way Back to You and More Great New Hits (1966) The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette (1969) Chameleon (1972) Closeup (1975) Who Loves You (1975) Valli (1976) Lady Put the Light Out (1977) Frankie Valli... Is the Word (1978) The Very Best of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons (2002)
Singles	"Bermuda" "Sherry" "Big Girls Don't Cry" "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" "Walk Like a Man" "Ain't That a Shame" "Candy Girl" "New Mexican Rose" "Dawn (Go Away)" "Stay" "Ronnie" "Alone (Why Must I Be Alone)" "Rag Doll" "Silence Is Golden" "Save It for Me" "Sincerely" "Big Man in Town" "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" "Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye)" "Since I Don't Have You" "Girl Come Running" "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)" "Let's Hang On!" "Don't Think Twice" "Working My Way Back to You" "Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'bout Me)" "On the Good Ship Lollipop" "I've Got You Under My Skin" "The Proud One" "Tell It to the Rain" "Beggin'" "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" "C'mon Marianne" "Lonesome Road" "Watch the Flowers Grow" "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" "The Night" "My Eyes Adored You" "Swearin' to God" "I Can't Live a Dream" "Who Loves You" "Our Day Will Come" "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" "Silver Star" "We're All Alone" "Native New Yorker" "I Need You" "Grease" "Spend the Night in Love"
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The Ronettes
Veronica Bennett Estelle Bennett Nedra Talley
Albums	Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica
Singles	"Silhouettes" "Be My Baby" "Baby, I Love You" "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" "Do I Love You?" "Walking in the Rain" "Is This What I Get For Loving You?" "I Can Hear Music" "You Came, You Saw, You Conquered"
Songs	"The Wah-Watusi" "Frosty the Snowman" "Sleigh Ride" "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" "So Young" "What'd I Say" "Chapel of Love"
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The Jackson 5 / The Jacksons singles
Singles on Steeltown Records	"Big Boy"
Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 (1969)	"I Want You Back"
ABC (1970)	"ABC" "The Love You Save" "Never Had a Dream Come True" "Don't Know Why I Love You" " La La (Means I Love You)"
Third Album (1970)	"I'll Be There" "Mama's Pearl" "The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage"
Jackson 5 Christmas Album (1970)	"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" "Give Love on Christmas Day"
Maybe Tomorrow (1971)	"Never Can Say Goodbye" "Maybe Tomorrow" "16 Candles"
Greatest Hits (1971)	"Sugar Daddy"
Lookin' Through the Windows (1972)	"Little Bitty Pretty One" "Lookin' Through the Windows" "Doctor, My Eyes"
Skywriter (1973)	"Skywriter"
G.I.T.: Get It Together (1973)	"Get It Together" "Dancing Machine"
Dancing Machine (1974)	"Dancing Machine" "I Am Love"
Moving Violation (1975)	"Forever Came Today" "All I Do Is Think of You"
The Jacksons (1976)	"Enjoy Yourself" "Show You the Way to Go"
Destiny (1978)	"Blame It on the Boogie" "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
Triumph (1980)	"Lovely One" "This Place Hotel" "Can You Feel It" "Walk Right Now"
Victory (1984)	"State of Shock" "Torture"
2300 Jackson Street (1989)	"Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)" "2300 Jackson Street"
Notable collaborations and album tracks	"Who's Lovin' You" "Hum Along and Dance" "Feelin' Alright" "This Is It" "Letter in the Sky"
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