Every December, something familiar happens. Holiday playlists fill up. Radio stations flip the switch. And suddenly, the Jackson 5 are everywhere again.
More than five decades after its release, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” has just done something it never did before. The song officially debuted on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart. That chart measures total radio audience across the entire United States.
The comeback does not stop there. The song surged on the Holiday Airplay chart and now sits just outside the top ten. It also returned to the Billboard Hot 100, placing it back among the biggest songs in the country. Streaming tells the same story. The track re-entered both major R&B streaming charts at number ten.
Then came the surprise.
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” followed right behind it. The two songs now sit back to back on key streaming lists. That kind of double presence is rare. For a group whose peak came decades ago, it is remarkable.
The Jackson 5 Christmas Album from 1970 has re-entered multiple Billboard charts, driven by modern listening habits and seasonal demand. Old music, meeting new numbers.
Even Michael Jackson’s solo legacy continues its quiet run. Thriller remains strong. Billie Jean never truly leaves.
You Are Not Alone
The same song now climbing radio, streaming, and holiday charts across the country. It is not a remix or a reissue. It is the original performance that first introduced millions to Michael Jackson’s voice. The Motown sound gives it movement, while Michael’s lead carries it forward. Recorded in 1970, this track now fuels the album’s return to the charts and explains why stations keep bringing it back.
Jackson 5 Santa Claus is coming to town
The charts do not stop with one holiday classic. Right behind it sits another Jackson 5 favorite, climbing just as fast. “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” now follows closely on the streaming rankings, giving the group a rare back to back presence decades after its release. That playful spoken intro still stops listeners in their tracks.