I recently heard the Michael T. Wall song "Santa Clause Is a Newfie" from his 1981 album and it is a totally different song! THIS song pre-dates 1981 by at least a couple of years since as a DJ at VOCM in 1979 I played this posted version quite regularly. I've always been confused with the Wall association with the song. My memory isn't that clear but I seem to recall the record label listing "The Mummers" as the artists. Just sayin'.
I left Newfoundland in July 1979 and I had heard it at least one Christmas (1978) before that. I always enjoyed it's wit and charm and have searched for it many times. So glad that it is in the public eye again. Yea VOCM!
This is NOT Michael T. Wall singing here and it is NOT the song it claims to be. 'Santa Claus Is A Newfie,' as sung by Michael is very different to this one. I would suggest that the person who posted this should change either the credits or the song so that they are correct.
Hello, Faye ~ As you see below, three other people noticed this discrepancy as well. Unfortunately, the creator of this video and its comments passed away awhile ago. If someone can identify the performer I can try to change it. ~Administrator
