Father Christmas (song)
"Father Christmas" is a song by English rock band the Kinks, released in 1977.
"Father Christmas" | ||||
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Single by the Kinks | ||||
B-side | "Prince of the Punks" | |||
Released | 25 November 1977 | |||
Recorded | Begun 1976, completed October 1977 at Konk Studios, Hornsey, London | |||
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Length | 3:45 | |||
Label | Arista 153 (UK) Arista AS 0296 (US) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ray Davies | |||
Producer(s) | Ray Davies | |||
The Kinks singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Father Christmas" on YouTube |
It tells of a department store Father Christmas who is beaten up by a gang of poor kids who tell him to give them money instead of toys, as toys are impractical; and asks that the toys be given "to the little rich boys."
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