Have you heard of the Christmas song "Up On the Housetop?"

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Yes.

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I’ve heard it, but the only performance that comes to mind is excerpts in the Chevy Chase “elf” sketch on SNL from, lo, 34 years ago. SNL Transcripts: Candice Bergen: 12/20/75: The Elf - SNL Transcripts Tonight

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deleted – the elephant shrew stole my Donner :stuck_out_tongue:

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Hasn’t everyone?

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My guess is this is easily the oldest popular song about Santa Claus (though re-using a lot of the imagery from Clement CLark Moore’s poem). It may even be the source of Santa’s famous “Ho Ho Ho!” laugh. ANy thoughts?

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I learned it as “rooftop.” I also didn’t realize it was as common as it is. The only reason I know it is because it was in one of my piano lessons Christmas-edition books when I was a wee lad. I don’t think I’ve ever heard it sung.

edit: Just asked my SO, and played her a Youtube version of it. She’s never heard of it.

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When I read the thread title, I immediately knew what song you meant, but when I read the lyrics I realized I only know the refrain. I find that odd.

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I think it’s a minor-ly common Christmas song, I don’t hear it often. But I had heard it enough that I instantly recognized the lyrics and rhythm when Santa sang it, lounge-style, in the second Christmas episode of South Park. Right before he realized that there are very few songs that mention himself, and a ton that mention his singing partner, Jesus. Seriously, that guy gets ALL the attention this time of year.