Written by:
- Cheech & Chong
Available on (*):
- 1971 45 rpm single (Ode ODE-66021, December, 1971)
- 1989 CD Dr. Demento Presents the Greatest Christmas Novelty CD of All Time (Rhino R2 75755)
- 2002 CD set Where There's Smoke There's Cheech y Chong (Rhino R2 74265, March 19, 2002)
Parody of:
- ¿Dónde Está Santa Claus? (Where Is Santa Claus?) - Augie Rios (intro only)
Cover of song originally by:
- Battle Hymn Of The Republic (brief background music in middle)
Topics (not including words that are part of the title):
- Christmas
- poverty
Chart information:
- #4 (Christmas chart) 1971 (single)
- #3 (Christmas chart) 1972 (single)
- #3 (Christmas chart) 1973 (single)
- #38 (album cut from Billboard Rock 'n' Roll Christmas) 1998 (single)
Also credited as:
- Cheech y Chong
General type of music:
- comedy sketches
Born:
- July 13, 1946 (Cheech)
- May 24, 1938 (Chong)
Group members:
- Richard "Cheech" Marin
- Tommy Chong
Based in:
- Los Angeles, CA
Also recorded with:
- Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers (Chong only)
interesting facts (click to see playlist of show on which fact was mentioned, if applicable):
- met as members of the comedy troupe "City Works" in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- most famous for their films and their drug humor
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* Note that it may be available on other releases or formats than are listed, and some releases listed may not be currently available. Generally the first release is listed, along with a commonly available release (for items that aren't out of print), and any Dr. Demento compilations on which it has appeared. Albums may be out of print in their original format but still available in another format. We suggest checking various online stores or the artist's web site (if applicable) to determine current availability.