Jimmy Boyd, 70, best known for his hit "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" died March 13, 2009 of cancer in Santa Monica,CA. Boyd recorded the song at the age of 13 in 1952. Within three weeks of its release, it soared to #1 on Billboard charts and sold 2 million records in fewer than 10 weeks.
He started playing the guitar when he was 4 and appeared on the Frank Sinatra Show in the late 1940's. He was signed to a recording contract with Columbia. He appeared in several television shows in the 60's including Bachelor's Father with John Forsythe. His recording career ended at the age of 28 in 1967.
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