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Children, Children​.​.​.

by The Big Cats

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about

We were both too young to know the joys of Gene Autry on the teevee, but we eventually caught up and started understanding what we missed. So for our 2021 annual Holiday song, The Big Cats devised this plucky little Holiday carol with as much Autry magic as we could muster. Joined with us are special guests Marie Hall (Jon's daughter), Stephanie Lineweaver-Siegner (friend of the band since high school and an amazing brass player and vocalist from outside Toronto, Ontario), and Chris Devlin (of the Irish music and pirate song drinking band Madman's Window from Canada's East Coast www.madmanswindowband.com).

See the amazing video at youtu.be/VhdrJqUHVoQ

lyrics

Everyone gets excited
When Christmastime is here
But there's no need
To shout or scream or cheer

Go to bed without a fuss
That's what's best for all of us
Close your eyes and settle down
Before old Santa gets to town

Children, children, shut your holes
Santa Claus is nigh
Children, children, shut your holes
Or he will pass you by

Santa Claus likes the quiet
Or so I've always heard
So go to sleep, without
Another word.

Be sure not to make a sound
'Cause when Santa comes around
To your house on Christmas Eve
If he hears your voice he'll leave

Children, children, shut your holes
Santa Claus is nigh
Children, children, shut your holes
Or he will pass you by

Everyone gets excited
When Christmastime is here
But if you want your presents
For the year
Zip it up and shut it down
Stifle it, don't make a sound
Hush your noise on Christmas Eve
'Cause if he hears your voice he'll leave

Children, children, shut your holes
Santa Claus is nigh
Children, children, shut your holes
Or he will pass you by

credits

released November 25, 2021
Music and lyrics: Jon Hall
Bass guitar: Paul Nixon
Snare drum: Paul Nixon
Guitar (acoustic): Jon Hall
Celesta and sleigh bells: Jon Hall
Singing/Vocals: Jon Hall and Paul Nixon
Background vocals: Marie Hall
Background vocals: Stephanie Lineweaver-Siegner
Background vocals: Chris Devlin
Trumpet: Stephanie Linewearver-Siegner
Producers: Paul Nixon & Jon Hall

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The Big Cats Austin, Texas

Paul and Jon are a recording duo from Austin, Texas. We grew up in Abilene. We enjoy things of a similar nature. We play songs, mostly which we've written, and a few we didn't. We don't play live because we're too nervous and don't want to stay up too late. We are friends. ... more

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