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Santa Claus Is A Monster b​/​w Santa Claus and Don't Believe In Christmas

by Jeff Hershey and The Heartbeats

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    Not the happiest of all Xmas singles, but hey it's good to be different, right?!
    The A side track "Santa Claus Is A Monster" was composed by Jeff Hershey and Sam Bolle. Kind of an homage to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, this song is a darker take on the xmas holiday. 2 B-Sides include cover versions of the classics "Santa Claus" and "Don't Believe In Christmas" made popular by legendary garage band The Sonics. This single was released on 7" vinyl in Europe on Soundflat Records SFR-45-025. Limited copies available.

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1.
Now I know they call this the most wonderful time of year But let me tell you about the man who can take away all this Christmas cheer... He creeps down the chimney at midnight The house is sound asleep He takes all my milk and cookies Leaves the crumbs for me to eat I think Santa Claus is a monster (Santa Claus is a monster) He treats all the elves like slaves They work in his sweatshop all day And one night Santa got drunk and he crashed his sleigh He left his reindeer dead on the side of the road I'm telling you Santa Claus is a monster! (Santa Claus is a monster) When I was young I thought he was the man But I didn't know of his sinister plan He see's you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good But, HAHA! I think he's a fake! And I know he's a monster! (Santa Claus is a monster)
2.
Santa Claus 02:43
Yeah, Santa Claus, where have you been? I've been waiting here just to let you in. Yeah, Santa Claus, what you got on your back? Is there something for me inside that sack? I want a brand new car, a twangy guitar a cute little honey and lots of money. Santa Claus, won't you tell me please? Whatcha gonna put under my Christmas tree? And he just said: "Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing." Yeah, Santa Claus, I've been waiting oh so long. Now don't you, don't you do me wrong. I want a brand new car, a twangy guitar a cute little honey and lots of money. Santa Claus, oh won't you tell me please? Whatcha gonna put under my Christmas tree? And he just said: "Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing" Ah no Ah no, nothing for Christmas Santa Claus, won't you tell me?
3.
Well mom and dad said be good So I did what I should I hung my stocking on a wall I didn't get a thing at all I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas 'Cause I didn't get nothin' last year Well stayin' up late at night To see Santa Claus fly Well sure enough don't ya know The fat boy didn't show I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas 'Cause I didn't get nothin' last year Well I tried to get a little kiss From a pretty little miss She slapped me down and said, "You jerk Mistletoe doesn't work" I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas 'Cause I didn't get nothin' last year All right! Well Rudolf the reindeer Makin' little kids cheer The reason that his nose shine Santa gives him moonshine I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas 'Cause I didnt get nothin' last year Ah decorate the street lights People gettin' half tight One hand will slap ya back The other one will take ya jack I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas I don't believe in Christmas 'Cause I didnt get nothin' last year All right!

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Not the happiest of all Xmas singles, but hey it's good to be different, right?!
The A side track "Santa Claus Is A Monster" was composed by Jeff Hershey and Sam Bolle. Kind of an homage to Screamin' Jay Hawkins, this song is a darker take on the xmas holiday. 2 B-Sides include cover versions of the classics "Santa Claus" and "Don't Believe In Christmas" made popular by legendary garage band The Sonics. This single was released on 7" vinyl in Europe on Soundflat Records SFR-45-025, and also on the Nardcore Holiday Hits punk compilation. It is available here for the first time ever in digital format.

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released December 9, 2013

Jeff Hershey-Vocals/Baritone Guitar
Kyle O'Donnell-Tenor and Baritone Sax
Sam Bolle-Bass (SCIAM)
Pete Curry-Drums (SCIAM)
Joe Baugh-Guitar (SCIAM)
Jen Hershey-Female Backing Vocals (SCIAM)
Heather Rae-Female Backing Vocals (SCIAM)
Rivkah Ross-Drums (Santa Claus/Don't Believe In Xmas)
Erik Carlson-Guitar (Santa Claus/Don't Believe In Xmas)
Johnny Marsten-Bass (Santa Claus/Don't Believe In Xmas)

"Santa Claus Is A Monster" engineered and mixed 100% analog by Pete Curry at The Pow Wow Fun Run in Los Angeles, California - 09/04/12

"Santa Claus" and "Don't Believe In Christmas" engineered and mixed 100% analog by Armand Tambouris at Satellite Studios in Ventura, California - 08/25/13

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Jeff Hershey and The Heartbeats Oxnard, California

Jeff Hershey & The Heartbeats have taken the southern California music scene by storm. Their raucous live performances have crowds packing venues while dancing and singing along to the impassioned front man who summons the ghosts of Sam Cooke and James Brown, with an undeniable touch of his punk rock roots in the mix throughout. ... more

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