A Christmas Treat: Pitchfork reports that thirteen-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga delivers an unexpected holiday gift with a rock-driven cover of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” featuring electric guitars, dynamic drums, and organ riffs. The release coincides with her appearance on Apple TV+’s “A Carpool Karaoke Christmas.”
Creative Direction Shifts: As Billboard reports, the reimagined classic showcases Gaga’s versatility, incorporating rock n’ roll scatting and energetic instrumentation that transforms the traditional holiday favorite into a contemporary rock anthem.
Momentum Continues: The surprise release follows Gaga’s recent successes, a duet with Brian Johnson, her October single “Disease” reaching No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and her “Joker: Folie à Deux” companion album “Harlequin” hitting No. 20 on the Billboard 200.
Streaming Success Builds: Released without announcement on December 16, the track joins Gaga’s impressive string of hits, including her eight-week Billboard Global 200 chart-topper “Die With a Smile” featuring Bruno Mars.
Holiday Tradition Evolves: The Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots classic receives a fresh interpretation, joining notable covers by Bruce Springsteen, The Jackson 5, and Mariah Carey while carving its own distinctive path.
