Who was the singer of I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus?

Jimmy Boyd, a singer best known for recording the Christmas novelty hit “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” in 1952 when he was 13, died Saturday.

How old was Jimmy Boyd when he started singing?

Jimmy Boyd was a cast member on Al Jarvis’ daily “Hollywood on Television” show in the 1950s. Here, Jarvis welcomes the 13-year-old Boyd back to his show. (ABC Television Network) 3/7. Freckle-faced Boyd became a singing sensation in 1952, at 13 years old.

Why was the song I saw Mommy kissing banned?

The Catholic Church condemned the song for implying a link between sex and the religious holiday, and the song was banned in several markets. The 13-year-old Boyd appeared before church leaders to talk about the lyrics, and the ban was lifted. (Los Angeles Times)

How old was Jimmy Boyd when he joined Al Jarvis show?

Jimmy Boyd was a cast member on Al Jarvis’ daily “Hollywood on Television” show in the 1950s. Here, Jarvis welcomes the 13-year-old Boyd back to his show. (ABC Television Network)

Who was the original singer of I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus?

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. Jump to navigation Jump to search. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” is a Christmas song with music and lyrics by British songwriter Tommie Connor. The song has been recorded by many artists, with the most famous version being attributed to The Jackson 5. 1 Jimmy Boyd original version.

Why was Jimmy Boyd’s I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus banned?

Inscribed in the silver plate on the back of the saddle were the words, “Presented by Columbia Records to Jimmy Boyd commemorating his 3,000,000 record of ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus'”. When first released, Boyd’s record was banned in Boston by the Roman Catholic Church on the grounds it mixed sex with Christmas.

Jimmy Boyd was a cast member on Al Jarvis’ daily “Hollywood on Television” show in the 1950s. Here, Jarvis welcomes the 13-year-old Boyd back to his show. (ABC Television Network) 3/7. Freckle-faced Boyd became a singing sensation in 1952, at 13 years old.

The Catholic Church condemned the song for implying a link between sex and the religious holiday, and the song was banned in several markets. The 13-year-old Boyd appeared before church leaders to talk about the lyrics, and the ban was lifted. (Los Angeles Times)