"Back Door Santa" is a

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Clarence Carter Clarence George Carter (born January 14, 1936) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. His most successful songs include " Slip Away", " Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), " Patches" (1970) and "Strokin" (1986). Ea ...

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released as a single in 1968. In an artist biography, it is described as "a superbly funky Christmas single" and "raunchy". The song was included on an Atco various artists compilation album ''Soul Christmas'' (1968). "Back Door Santa" has been recorded by several artists and

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1968 songs 1968 singles 2005 singles American Christmas songs Atlantic Records singles Songs written by Clarence Carter Songs about Santa Claus Clarence Carter songs {{Blues-song-stub