Elvis Presley - Santa Claus Is Back In Town (1957) Elvis Presley’s "Santa Claus Is Back in Town," released on his 1957 Elvis' Christmas Album, redefined holiday music with a daring blend of blues and rock. Crafted by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the song introduced a swagger and playful edge rarely seen in Christmas tunes of the era. With a bluesy foundation and provocative lyrics, it offered an alternative to the saccharine and religiously focused holiday standards dominating the charts. The