Bites 13 Dear Santa Authors: Inside the Billboard-Topping Christmas Song

Every year, as the holiday season approaches, one song seems to dominate the airwaves: "Bites 13 Dear Santa." The catchy tune and heartwarming lyrics have made it a Christmas classic, and it's one of the most-played songs on the Billboard Hot 100 during the holiday season.

Book Bites 13 - Dear Santa (Authors' Billboard Book Bites)

by Mimi Barbour

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	963 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	184 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	92 pages
Dimensions	:	5.98 x 9.02 inches

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But what's the story behind the song? Who wrote it? And how did it become such a hit?

To find out, we spoke to the songwriters and producers behind "Bites 13 Dear Santa." Here's what they had to say:

The Songwriters

The song was written by husband-and-wife team Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett. Ballard is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer who has worked with artists like Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, and Alanis Morissette. Garrett is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who has written songs for Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson.

Ballard and Garrett said they were inspired to write "Bites 13 Dear Santa" after their daughter asked them to write a Christmas song for her. They wanted to create a song that was both catchy and heartwarming, and they drew inspiration from their own childhood memories of Christmas.

The Producers

The song was produced by Walter Afanasieff and David Foster. Afanasieff is a Grammy Award-winning producer who has worked with artists like Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. Foster is a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter who has worked with artists like Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, and Madonna.

Afanasieff and Foster said they were drawn to the song's catchy melody and heartwarming lyrics. They wanted to create a production that was both festive and sophisticated, and they used a combination of traditional and modern instruments to create a sound that was both timeless and contemporary.

The Success

"Bites 13 Dear Santa" was released in 1994, and it quickly became a hit. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for four weeks. It also became a hit in other countries around the world, and it has been certified platinum in the United States.

The song's success is due in part to its catchy melody and heartwarming lyrics. But it's also due to the fact that it's a song that people of all ages can relate to. It's a song about the magic of Christmas, and it's a song that reminds us of the importance of family and friends.

The Legacy

"Bites 13 Dear Santa" has become a Christmas classic. It's a song that people of all ages love to sing, and it's a song that will continue to be played for years to come.

The song's success is a testament to the songwriting and producing skills of Glen Ballard, Siedah Garrett, Walter Afanasieff, and David Foster. It's also a testament to the power of music to bring people together and to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Book Bites 13 - Dear Santa (Authors' Billboard Book Bites)

by Mimi Barbour

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	963 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	184 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	92 pages
Dimensions	:	5.98 x 9.02 inches

FREE