"Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)" is a Christmas song by Australian band Mental As Anything, released in November 1984. The song reached at number 37 on the Kent Music Report.Mental As Anything - Apocalypso (Wiping The Smile Off Santa's Face) at Australian Music Database
Overview The song was originally conceived as a slow walking blues, and according the composer Reg Mombassa it initially had "a Jimmy Reed sort of feel"; after listening to it, Martin Plaza felt that the melody work better in a ZZ Top style and rearranged it accordingly.
The band recorded the song in Rhinoceros Studios, Sydney. The New Zealand-Australian singer Jenny Morris provided the female vocals.
Track listing
Personnel
Martin Plaza – lead vocals, guitar Wayne de Lisle – drums Reg Mombassa – guitar, vocals Greedy Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, harmonica Peter O'Doherty – bass guitar, vocals
Charts Chart (1984/85)PeakpositionAustralian (Kent Music Report) 37
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