Lady Gaga has a surprising early Christmas treat for her Little Monsters. The superstar’s song of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”
Which has a soulful rock spin on a timeless classic, surfaced overnight on streaming sites Monday, December 16, without any previous notice.
Banging drums and tumbling organ riffs propel the A Star Is Born actress’ upbeat rendition, which opens with bright electric guitars and some rock ‘n’ roll scatting from Gaga.
She belts out, “You better be careful/You better not cry/Better not pout/I’m telling you why.” “Santa Claus will be visiting the area.”
The holiday recording accompanies the vocalist’s appearance on the surprise Apple TV+ special A Carpool Karaoke Christmas with Zane Lowe, on which she performed.
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” with the radio host and her band. It comes after a year of significant releases for Gaga.