The Kinks - Father Christmas (Official 4K Lyric Video)

[@Lemonsphered]

I love how The Kinks can put a mugging into a Christmas song

[@GreenHeet]

Merry Christmas Ray Dave Mick❤❤❤❤

[@johnthomas736]

Have a safe and healthy new year. 🎶 🌹. 🇬🇧. ☕. J. L. Thomas scranton,P.A. 🇺🇸

[@CarlOBrien]

... and also giving away who Santa is 🙂

[@andrespalacios1122]

​​@@CarlOBrien🤔 Cómo? Acaso estáis insinuando qué hay algo raro, o algún tipo de engaño detrás de todo esto? Ya no se puede confiar en nada ni en nadie...! Acaso no era ya suficuente con los terraplanistas... que ahira tambiéb se meten con Sanra? Por Dios, a dónde hemos llegado...

[@neilfriedman]

This is the best Kristmas song ever. The Kinks are the greatest

[@garysladek9110]

Oh yes!

[@LJ-xr5th]

I see what you did there. Kool : )

[@andrespalacios1122]

@@LJ-xr5th 🤔

[@MickBokulich-gg1ro]

They sure are

[@williamcoyle7226]

One of the few rock & roll Christmas songs that I love.

[@dougdean8996]

Only Sir Ray could create such a gem.

[@GREG62944]

Keep on rocking this Christmas.

[@dmgerbino]

Father Christmas has always been one of my favorite Christmas songs.

[@joshuasimons4036]

The best Christmas Song ever--if you want to Rock and have a blast. Father Christmas….is great especially this time and joyous occasion.

[@grahambrown5013]

I was at their Christmas show in London in 1977 I think, although I don't recall whether it was at the Rainbow or the Hammersmith Odeon. The evening was introduced by Alan Freeman and Bob Harris, it was broadcast on Radio One as well, a storming set and this was the first encore. Legendary.

[@salamandersam69]

I don’t know how I’ve gone 35 years alive and just discovering this song now. I now feel like I have a new favorite Christmas song as well after discovering this song.

[@20th_Century_Man]

Better late than never!

[@BarryMoran-p7h]

A great song and a great band ❤

[@fabioernestotagetti5822]

By far my favourite xmas song ever, great cartoon and...long live the Kinks

[@joannecorsano6991]

Dave Davies and his rocking band introduced this song into his solo shows in 1999 and played it every year during his solo tours up until 2003, even during summer tours, and they did a really incredible rocking version of the song. I saw Dave perform this song many times during those years. ... Joanne Corsano

[@StephenTuckerJr]

An absolute classic! People don't realize how many great songs The Kinks have in their catalog. Oh what I would give to have them tour ONE MORE TIME!

[@MickBokulich-gg1ro]

It took me years but I think I finally know their full catalog. IMO they’re the greatest group in music history. I love Ray’s solo work, too. Check out Ray’s demo recording for the 80 days musical, if you haven’t already heard it. You can find it on KZbin. Sounds best with headphones. Merry Christmas!

[@robertokinks7251]

Masterpiece. The Best Christmas Song ever

[@Transterra55]

Dave Davies rocking “Father Christmas.” GOD SAVE THE KINKS!

[@GREG62944]

God rapture us out of here.

[@reinhardponecker2943]

The more I listen to the Kinks, the more I think, for me, Dave Davies wrote the most sophisticated lyrics in the rock'n'roll world, many of which have a connection to reality, probably well into the future. On every record of theirs, and I have many of them, I can always find new, intelligent lyrics to beautiful songs. That's why I went on my individual Kinks tour in London, a motorcycle, Kinks music and driving to Kinks places. "Dandy" was my first single ever, in 1966, I think, still worth listening to.

[@theglavine]

Dave had several good moments but most of the lyrics were written by RAY !

[@Nicolásmode2099]

My dad and i always liked the kinks, specially this song 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@StephanieJeanne]

I remember hearing this when I was much younger. I didn't realize what the lyrics were.😂 Great song by a great band! Merry Christmas!💟

[@Toffeeman1952]

Absolutely brilliant

[@bobbrough1669]

Great stuff - thanks to all the Kinks 🎄

[@johnnytoobad7785]

I remember hearing this tune for the first time on WLIR over New Years Eve in '83 (or '84) all jacked up on blow and beer. Thought it was the BEST Christmas tune I EVER heard. Forty years later..and I still love it !

[@peterschmitz6446]

Hear this today for the first Time, although knowing them for over 50 Years. There is always something to discover from the Past. The Kinks were always streetwise and telling nifty little Stories from the Neighborhood. A nice little bad Santa Xmas-Song.

[@MuzaffarKrylov]

Only The Kinks can get me to like Christmas music. 😊❤

[@timbrooks354]

Never hear it on the radio.... Why not? It's brilliant.

[@snopro2375]

It use to be played on the classic rock stations all the time around this time of year, but I haven't heard it much anymore.

[@madhash83]

They probably stopped playing it because of the part with the machine gun and all the things happening in the news

[@ThatRamMan]

It ain't Christmas until this classic is played on blast..

[@RyanMcKennaGosling]

Criminally one of the best underrated Christmas songs ever made!

[@KevinCrowley-l5b]

God Save the Kinks

[@derekhayward167]

Best Christmas song ever, never played in the UK though, Kinks always good social commentary, and brilliant music....punk Christmas 🤞😂😂👍

[@jellycream1964]

Why is that it is not played in England?

[@andrespalacios1122]

​@@jellycream1964 🤔

[@andrespalacios1122]

This is not just a remaster... It's a brand new 2024 remix...!!! 🏆🥇🔝💎🎓🎯 PS: Kinks' new remixes are super-cool. 💪👊

[@GREG62944]

Do you think Christmas will celebrate another 1,000 Years?

[@andrespalacios1122]

​@@GREG62944 I don't think so. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if, in the not too distant future, events might occur that would cause many people to stop celebrating it...

[@GREG62944]

@@andrespalacios1122 What do you see coming within the next couple of years that would slow the Christmas season down?

[@andrespalacios1122]

@@GREG62944 Maybe certain revelations.

[@andrespalacios1122]

@@GREG62944 Perhaps some revelations.

[@jersey65]

Greatest Rock n Roll Christmas song…PERIOD!!

[@QuoPaperPlane]

It's not a track that's overplayed, is it! I can see why.

[@moyrockstar7]

The Kinks sus canciones son para todo momento y está navidad a rockear con este tema 😎🤘🎄🎇🎁

[@aclark903]

Feliz #Navidad!

[@PeterClarke-m8x]

This song is 47 years old, goes to show political attitudes havent changed, labour or tory, rich get richer, poor get poorer.

[@s.malone2849]

Labor or Tory, Democrat or Republican - but I did vote for Kamala!

[@juliemurphy9595]

Best. Christmas. Song. Ever.

[@garyrhone1395]

Contains all the necessary elements of Ray Davies classical penned tune. And matched the punk spirit of the times (77) in which they played a major part in creating.

[@andrespalacios1122]

🏆🥇🔝💎🎓🎯

[@alanlinfield8207]

And, in fact, the B-side was a tune titled "Prince of the Punks."

[@andrespalacios1122]

@@alanlinfield8207 Yeap. And it's live rendition is just... glorious!

[@milfordcivic6755]

A classic!

[@beatxt]

Animation from the cartoon strip lyrics presentation on the original (UK) 7in single's paper sleeve. Probably the only single of any value I own. GSTK!

[@walterfechter8080]

This tune and "I Believe in Father Christmas" (ELP). Hey Kinks and Father Christmas and everyone everywhere - Merry Christmas 2024!

[@pmshea63]

❤❤❤

[@Animatusstudio]

I don't know who made this or how old it is, but it's terrific. Very well done. Long live at Kinks & and the brothers Davies! ❤

[@GREG62944]

Long live Christmas. It's only a 2,000-year-old birthday celebration.

[@jellycream1964]

The all time greatest rock xmas song!

[@tomc2376]

we only want the real mccoy...THE KINKS 🎸🇬🇧

[@valenrie]

Une sacrée chanson ! Un morceau de Noël à la Kinks, que pouvons-nous demander de mieux (au Père Noël) ?

[@The_momur]

Their hearts are truly in the right place.

[@davejonsson3440]

Classic! Merry Christmas to the Brothers Davies!!!

[@deniseschug-lattwein9]

How much I love it❤God save the Kinks

[@GREG62944]

Christmas is just getting started, it's only 2,000-year-old birthday party.

[@JustSimpleJohn]

The Kinks Ye I remember this cool British rock band

[@scout2568]

Don’t give my brother a Steve Austin outfit

[@russell2331]

Oh that first Bob's burgers christmas huh ? 2012 a magical yeah

[@AnyangU]

Nice video! Love this song!

[@davidhamm7909]

I’ve always loved the Kinks (since the 60s) but have to admit that I’ve never heard this one before. I’m glad I have now though.

[@total.stranger]

Cheers, Kinks! 👍😃

[@Rosyglowofchristmas]

Possibly the most social/ anti social of all the festive offerings........stand alone brilliant!!! Also The Ramones magnificent Happy Christmas( i Don't Want To Fight Tonight)............... Kinks/ Ramones are go!

[@Salieri47]

Very timely.

[@Retro72146]

This song “really got me going”

[@berndgruner8510]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ ich ich danke euch sehr dieses naja lustige Weihnachtslied und dieses lustige Video😂😂😂😂😂

[@manfred-n2w]

Why did I never hear this song in a shoppingmall? Also customers deserve better!

[@QuoPaperPlane]

Simply like you said. Customers deserve better........than this pile of manure.

[@neilh9442]

The Kinks are the one and only Alpha Rock band. No equal.

[@Rosyglowofchristmas]

Ho! Ho! Ho!....................a Kinks festive classic!!!

[@geneahart5607]

What a great song!

[@ConcernedCitizen-pc4ql]

I was just listening to this song last night by Greg Lake on some cruise performance here on KZbin! I cannot imagine this Father Christmas is that Father Christmas song, but kudos to you for giving it a go! 🤗

[@nota8386]

it definitely isn't the same song. This is a KInks KlassiK

[@BigSky1]

‘I believe In Father Christmas’.

[@AA-eq5wk]

happy x-mas... war is over

[@frankthorne11]

Thank you. Merry Christmas or Happy Christmas

[@taylormayo]

Give all the toys to the little rich boys lol

[@TheCleric42]

The mugger gang looks a bit like the Who.

[@MikelLynnLangan]

Is that The Who beating up Father Christmas?

[@pedruxxo]

#kinks4ever!!!!!!

[@theresaaguero865]

Christmas as only the Kinks could do it

[@sabinebrignell7210]

Brilliant!

[@jbva804]

Heard this for the first time tonight in grocery store. 😂😂😂

[@GREG62944]

It's Christmas!!!

[@Paul11B2P]

🎅🎄🎉🎉🎉

[@tomtrana3449]

Snow from 1977

[@NorthumbriaGuy]

Terrific

[@frankthorne11]

Happy Xmas (War is Over) Happy Christmas, Kyoko Happy Christmas, Julian So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun And so this is Christmas I hope you have fun The near and the dear one The old and the young A very Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear And so this is Christmas (war is over) For weak and for strong (if you want it) For rich and the poor ones (war is over) The road is so long (now) And so happy Christmas (war is over) For black and for white (if you want it) For yellow and red ones (war is over) Let's stop all the fight (now) A very Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear And so this is Christmas (war is over) And what have we done (if you want it) Another year over (war is over) And a new one just begun (now) And so happy Christmas (war is over) We hope you have fun (if you want it) The near and the dear one (war is over) The old and the young (now) A very Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear War is over, if you want it War is over now Happy Christmas!

[@mysteriowc]

THE Kinks are THE Truth!

[@jiujitsu7603]

You have instead of kinks written kinrs, on the screen saver.

[@walterfunbike]

Wa ⛄ ter L ❤ You Santa 🎅😊

[@tonyjones1560]

Only with The Kinks does St Nick get ganked for his ducats. Classic!

[@natelange6847]

Ok, this song needs a spoiler alert for people who might be listening with their younger family members.

[@ellahoblas1234]

Is there a new cd?

[@leragoodnight5586]

Poor Santa

[@wonkeycong1956]

This video looks like a Terry Gilliam movie

[@joancollier4488]

I love thé Kinks and always have done but I have never heard this before. The graphics were the best bit for me …but yes Christmas has become just a money making exercise sorry to sound like a relative of Scrooge.

[@racefan1951]

You need to watch the video that the kinks made for this.

[@andrespalacios1122]

Yeah... Racefan have it right. The original 1977 footage showing the Kinks in a studio, with Ray dressed up in Santa, and making playback to the song: 👍👌🤙💪👊🙌

[@cinnamonswirl4344]

♥👍🧑‍🎄

[@EthelredHardrede-nz8yv]

Was it really even nearly this bad in England in the 60s?

[@elliottcrismore7395]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5aaqIBmhqhogqcsi=pRSnrIdTrIWSdOa7

[@elliottcrismore7395]

Aparently it was

[@EthelredHardrede-nz8yv]

@@elliottcrismore7395 That was at the Hollywood Bowl. I was there. The did 3 days so maybe it was a day I was not there. Hollywood Bowl Amphitheatre, Los Angeles 26-29 September, 1980

[@adrianlong7804]

​@elliottcrismore7395 it's 77

[@adrianlong7804]

And it was never that bad....RDD is using his poetic licence

[@marianfrances4959]

👍😎🇨🇦🎅✨️

[@QuoPaperPlane]

I've just listened to a Kinks track that I loath. That was a low point for them.

[@frankthorne11]

S.A.D. Andy

[@frankthorne11]

Father Christmas by The Kinks kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoe9hYeGeN1_ebs

[@delbhoye]

The animation looks a bit like Crystal Tipps and Alistair.

[@marktwain50]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ppGx_jMyIbdE Erron Geer