Santa's Best

from That Time of Year by Rick Paul

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"Santa's Best" is a tribute to Santa's reindeer. The "That Time of Year" EP title comes from the opening line of this song ("Oh, yes, it's here, that time of year; the whole world's filled with Christmas cheer"). The focus of the song is really on this one night of glory the reindeer have, and the service they put in on behalf of Santa, the children of the world, and all of us on that one long night.

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Santa's Best
words and music by Rick Paul

At last it's here, that time of year
The whole world's filled with Christmas cheer
No time for play, hitch up the sleigh
There'll be no reindeer games today
There's far to go, so much to do
The man in red depends on you
The stars invite impending flight
There'll be no rest for Santa's best tonight

You'll earn your keep without a peep
While hopeful children soundly sleep
You'll only pause for Santa Claus
To leave tomorrow's oohs and ahs
There's far to go and much to do
But each young child depends on you
With heaven's light to guide your flight
There'll be no rest for Santa's best tonight

When he's going down each chimney
With that bag full of toys
Deliverin' presents to good girls and boys
Without a doubt
That's what it's all about

Oh, yes, it's here, that time of year
The whole world's filled with Christmas cheer
No time for play, hitch up the sleigh
There'll be no reindeer games today
So far to go, so much to do
You know we all depend on you
Tonight's your night, your wondrous flight
There'll be no rest for Santa's best tonight
There'll be no rest
For Santa's best
Tonight

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from That Time of Year, released November 21, 2006
Words and music by Rick Paul.

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Rick Paul Laguna Hills, California

Rick Paul's songs combine memorable pop/rock and country melodies with mature, often thought provoking, lyrics on life and love. His singing has drawn comparisons to Dan Hill, Randy Newman, and Neil Young, while his piano playing is most frequently compared to Rick’s biggest musical influence, Elton John. Rick performs frequently in Orange County, California. ... more

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