Following an annual tradition, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy will release his latest holiday season single “This Christmas I Want Less” (produced by Gaspard Murphy) on the 1st December 2023 on all streaming platforms.

This year marks 50 years of a spectacular career that began with the release of Elliott Murphy’s debut album “Aquashow” (Polydor 1973) – rated 4 ½ stars on the prestigious All Music Guide. Over 40 albums have followed along with nearly 3000 concerts in the US, Canada, Europe and Japan.

Awards: 

– 2012 La Medaille de la Ville de Paris by the Mayor of Paris

– 2015 Chevalier des Arts et Lettres by the French Minister of Culture

– 2018 inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame by Billy Joel

– 2019 La Grande Bellezza lifetime achievement award in Zurich.

THIS CHRISTMAS I WANT LESS 

Words & Music by Elliott Murphy © 2023 

Hey Santa – here’s my Christmas list … [Verse 1] 

I want a fair amount of money

And my pockets full of hope 

A heart full of desire 

And a brain that can somehow cope 

With insanity and cruelty 

This world is such a mess 

[Chorus] I’m telling you what I want 

He’s telling you what he wants 

I’m telling you what I want 

This Christmas I want less 

[Verse 2] Well no more clothes or sneakers 

Or high-tech gadgetry 

No cool designer shades 

Waiting underneath my tree 

I got enough of more 

It’s all good but it’s not best 

[Chorus] I’m telling you what I want 

He’s telling you what he wants 

I’m telling you what I want 

This Christmas I want less 

[Bridge] ‘Cause I’m clearly at an age 

Where I can really say I’ve had enough 

Give it a rest on Christmas Day 

Well maybe there’s a few things you could do for me… 

[Verse 3] Sure I’ll take some optimism. 

Give me King Size XXL 

And my apocalyptic visions 

Santa can you drop them off in hell 

Oh surprise me ol’ Saint Nick

With your smile I would be blessed 

[Chorus] I’m telling you what I want 

He’s telling you what he wants. 

I’m telling you what I want 

This Christmas I want less 

I’m telling you what I want 

He’s telling you what he wants 

I’m telling you what I want 

This Christmas I want less

Listen here https://youtu.be/bmoU1arbhVk?si=3o0ZsAQoRv-SkOSD