Jimmy's Housetop | Bruce Bergh

Jimmy's housetop
Artist:Bruce Bergh
Album:Christmas Time of the Year
Title:Jimmy's Housetop
Year:2013
Genres:Holiday / Jazz / Folk
Liner notes

Just added a new song for my upcoming Christmas album 9/21/13. A modern take on an old standard "Up On The Housetop". Just finished mixing it. It's a bit early for Christmas, but I still have a lot of work to do before releasing the CD.
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About the artist

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Bruce Bergh’s newest 2013 release, “Night Life” is a collection of original “Rat-Pack” tunes written during 2011-13 as a nightlife entertainer in some of Chicago’s finest dining establishments. Bergh performs on piano with vocal stylings in the Pop, Rock and Jazz Vocal genres. As a composer, he strives for memorable melody lines accompanied by jazz harmonizations with a positive message.

Bergh studied at Sherwood Music School and the University of Chicago, and has written hundreds of songs, commercial music and jingles, as well as arranged music for a large number of clients through the years at his three recording studios. As a professor of Music Technology, Bergh taught in four universities, done clinician work for MTNA, MENC, and NAMM conventions, and founded The Bergh Institute of Music Technology (BIMT.net and DrMIDI.com).

Some of Bergh’s career highlights include playing organ for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, performing live with Kerry Livgren of “Kansas” on synthesizer, pianist/vocalist for Willow Creek Community Chapel events, traveling North America as a product specialist and clinician for numerous musical instrument manufacturers, collaborating with Bob Moog & Ray Kurzweil regarding synthesizer technology and sales, and leading worship and performing in many top churches, theaters and convention centers across the United States.


Bruce Bergh’s Discography:

"25 Songs of Summer" compilation album released by Tunecore on iTunes Memorial Day 2012

“Night Life” a CD collection of new “Rat-Pack” styled and pop originals released April 28, 2012

“Taxi Portfolio 2011” is an eclectic collection of tunes written for Taxi A&R in 2011

“Christmas Time of the Year” a CD collection of Christmas originals released in November 2011

“Christmas Time of the Year” a single released on iTunes 2010

“Family Album” a CD collection of music written about his family released in 2010 as an Independent Artist

“Paradise” a CD collection of original Contemporary Christian (CCM) songs released in 2009 by BIMT Studios.

“Body Language: An Excercise in Excessive Sampling Abuse” a 45 single released in 1988 by Rednose Records (Flip side of "Dubois Boys")

"Dubois Boys" a Novelty Polka 45 RPM single released in 1988 by Rednose Records

Lyrics

Jimmy’s Housetop
by Bruce Bergh

It’s Christmas Eve, I can’t sleep. I’m lying in my bed
A hundred million thoughts appear, just dancing in my head
So, I decide to get up for something warm to drink.
Then, all at once I see a sight while at the kitchen sink.

Across the street, at Jimmy’s house, I cant believe my eyes
A UFO with jingling sounds comes flying from the skies
Finally, I make out the image of a sled
Pulled by flying reindeer with a driver dressed in red.

I know I saw this guy before, down at the local mall
His long white beard and stocky build was easy to recall
They said his name was Santa, I thought he was a goof.
But, he was ‘bout to prove me wrong by landing on Jim’s roof…

Upon Jimmy’s housetop his reindeer stall
And out jumps the fat guy from the mall
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
For Jimmy’s three kids, one girl and two boys
Ho ho ho, What do you know?
Ho ho ho, look at him go!
Then, up through the chimney, click click clink
On to the next house, lickity split

Next comes the house of Miss Bambi Dole
She’s been bad, so she gets some coal
Picked up twice by police patrol
‘Heard she requested a new stripper’s pole
Ho ho ho, none of my biz
Ho ho ho, that’s what she is
On go the handcuffs, clickity click
Off to the jailhouse, no more tricks

Next house, to the next house…

From one house to another I saw him fly
He covered our block in the wink of an eye
Watching him work made me realize
The way he spread joy, I can do likewise
Ho ho ho, spread Christmas cheer
Ho ho ho, do it all year
Be kind to your neighbors, make your friendships strong
If we all do, we’ll all get along

Ho ho ho, spread Christmas cheer
Ho ho ho, do it all year
Be kind to your neighbors, try to get along
Now this is the end of my little song






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