album · February 27, 1962
Merry Christmas You Suckers
Christmas RecordsSee this day
folksinger-songwriter
This 1962 single from Paddy Roberts offers a scathing, if darkly humorous, take on the festive season, deviating sharply from the sentimental holiday fare common at the time.
- The song was recorded and released in February 1962, prior to the Christmas season it references. It was released by Christmas Records, a label that seemingly specialized in seasonal music. The single did not chart at the time of release.
- The B-side to the single was titled "I'm the Boy for Sorrow".
- Roberts' often provocative lyrical content meant his music was not always mainstream, but garnered a dedicated following.
Paddy Roberts was a folk singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland, best known for his satirical and often controversial songs. At the time of this release, Roberts was an established figure in the Irish folk scene, known for his witty and critical observations of society.
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