Back Door Santa
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"Back Door Santa" is a song written by Clarence Carter
in collaboration with Marcus Daniel, and originally performed by Carter. It was released on a compilation album Soul Christmas in 1968. The track is in a 12-bar blues
format.
The lyrics are sexually suggestive, not having much to do with Christmas
as a holiday
. Run-D.M.C.
sampled the song for "Christmas in Hollis
".
In late December 2005, The Black Crowes
released a free download version of this song, complete with a horn section. This track can be heard in the films Mission: Impossible III
and Jingles all the way.
The Australian band Jet
has also covered this song. It is available on their Japanese-only "Rare Tracks" compilation album.
It was also performed by Bon Jovi
and released on the A Very Special Christmas
compilation album produced to benefit the Special Olympics. For unknown reasons, "Back Door Santa" was replaced on later pressings of the first A Very Special Christmas with the song "I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas" also performed by Bon Jovi
. Bon Jovi
later released the track along with two other Christmas themed songs on the single for Please Come Home for Christmas
In 2008, Elliott Yamin
included a cover of the song in his Christmas album "My Kind of Hoiday"
The song also appeared on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother
." Season 2 Episode 11: "How Lily Stole Christmas
"
The song begins with the lyric "I'm your Back door Santa / I make my run / At the break of day." For some reason Carter recorded an entirely different song with exactly the same title.
Clarence Carter
Clarence Carter is a blind American soul singer and musician.-Life and career:Born in Montgomery, Alabama on 14 January 1936, Carter attended the Alabama School for the Blind in Talladega, Alabama, and Alabama State College in Montgomery, graduating in August 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree...
in collaboration with Marcus Daniel, and originally performed by Carter. It was released on a compilation album Soul Christmas in 1968. The track is in a 12-bar blues
Blues
Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...
format.
The lyrics are sexually suggestive, not having much to do with Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
as a holiday
Holiday
A Holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observance is warranted. It is generally an official or unofficial observance of religious, national, or cultural significance, often accompanied by celebrations...
. Run-D.M.C.
Run-D.M.C.
Run–D.M.C. was an American hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City. Founded by Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, the group is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture.Run–D.M.C...
sampled the song for "Christmas in Hollis
Christmas in Hollis
"Christmas in Hollis" is a single by Run-D.M.C. that was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various artists: A Very Special Christmas and Christmas Rap . A&M Records originally released the song as a single in 1987 off of the A Very Special Christmas album...
".
In late December 2005, The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in 1989. Their discography includes nine studio albums, four live albums and several charting singles. The band was signed to Def American Recordings in 1989 by producer George Drakoulias and released their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker, the...
released a free download version of this song, complete with a horn section. This track can be heard in the films Mission: Impossible III
Mission: Impossible III
Mission: Impossible III is a 2006 spy film, the third based on the spy-themed television series Mission: Impossible starring Tom Cruise who reprises his role of IMF agent Ethan Hunt....
and Jingles all the way.
The Australian band Jet
Jet (band)
Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001 while attending St Bede's College Mentone in Melbourne, . The band consists of lead guitarist Cameron Muncey, bassist Mark Wilson, and brothers Nic and Chris Cester on vocals/rhythm guitar and drums respectively...
has also covered this song. It is available on their Japanese-only "Rare Tracks" compilation album.
It was also performed by Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
and released on the A Very Special Christmas
A Very Special Christmas (album)
A Very Special Christmas is the first in a series of Christmas-themed compilation albums produced to benefit Special Olympics. The album was released in 1987, and production was overseen by Jimmy Iovine for A&M Records...
compilation album produced to benefit the Special Olympics. For unknown reasons, "Back Door Santa" was replaced on later pressings of the first A Very Special Christmas with the song "I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas" also performed by Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
. Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
later released the track along with two other Christmas themed songs on the single for Please Come Home for Christmas
Please Come Home for Christmas
"Please Come Home for Christmas" is a Christmas song, released in 1960, by the American blues singer and pianist Charles Brown. Hitting Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in December 1961, the tune Brown co-wrote with Gene Redd peaked at position #76. It appeared on the Christmas Singles chart for nine...
In 2008, Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin , born Efraym Elliott Yamin, is an American singer known for his hit single "Wait for You" and placing third on the fifth season of American Idol....
included a cover of the song in his Christmas album "My Kind of Hoiday"
The song also appeared on the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
." Season 2 Episode 11: "How Lily Stole Christmas
How Lily Stole Christmas
"How Lily Stole Christmas" is the 11th episode in the second season of the television series How I Met Your Mother. It originally aired on December 11, 2006.- Plot :...
"
The song begins with the lyric "I'm your Back door Santa / I make my run / At the break of day." For some reason Carter recorded an entirely different song with exactly the same title.