Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)
| "Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)" | ||||
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| Single by Mental As Anything | ||||
| B-side | "Wouldn't Try to Explain" | |||
| Released | December 1984 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:30 6:55 (Extended version) | |||
| Label | Regular Records, CBS Records, WEA Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Martin Plaza, Reg Mombassa | |||
| Producer(s) | Mark Opitz | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Apocalypso (Wiping The Smile Off Santa's Face)" on YouTube | ||||
"Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)" is a Christmas song by Australian band Mental As Anything, released in 1984. The song reached at number 37 on the Kent Music Report.[1] The song was written by Martin Plaza and Reg Mombassa.[2]
Parts of the music video were filmed in 1984 on Bondi Beach, at Biddigal Reserve near the public rockpool (https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/recreation/parks/parks_in_waverley/biddigal_reserve)
Track listing[]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)" | Martin Plaza, Reg Mombassa | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Wouldn't Try to Explain" | Martin Plaza, Reg Mombassa | 3:15 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face) (Extended Mix)" | Martin Plaza, Reg Mombassa | 6:55 |
| 2. | "Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)" | Martin Plaza, Reg Mombassa | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Wouldn't Try to Explain" | Martin Plaza, Reg Mombassa | 3:15 |
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
Chart performance[]
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report[3] | 37 |
References[]
- ^ Australian Music Database - Mental As Anything - Apocalypso (Wiping The Smile Off Santa's Face)
- ^ 45cat - Mental As Anything - Apocalypso (Wiping The Smile Off Santa's Face)
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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- Mental As Anything songs
- 1984 songs
- 1984 singles
- Songs written by Martin Plaza
- Songs written by Reg Mombassa
- Songs about Santa Claus
- Christmas songs
- Regular Records singles
- CBS Records singles
- Warner Music Group singles
- Song recordings produced by Mark Opitz
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