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# "Don't Shoot Me Santa" - 4:04
# "Don't Shoot Me Santa" - 4:04
# "Don't Shoot Me Santa" (Enhanced Video) - 4:34
# "Don't Shoot Me Santa" (Enhanced Video) - 4:34
# "Mr. Brightside" - 3:42
# "Somebody Told Me" - 3:17
# "When You Were Young" - 3:40
# "Human" - 4:05
# "Smile Like You Mean It" - 3:54
# "Read My Mind" - 4:06
# "All These Things That I've Done" - 5:01
# "Runaways" - 4:04
# "Spaceman" - 4:45
# "The Man" - 4:10


== Release history ==
== Release history ==
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The role of Santa (both singing, and acting in the music video) is performed by [[Ryan Pardey]].<ref>[http://ryanpardey.com/bio.html Halloween Town | Bio] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826115043/http://ryanpardey.com/bio.html |date=August 26, 2012 }}</ref> He performed this song live, with the band, at [[KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas]] in December 2007. He and Flowers were shown dancing together on stage, and he soaked Flowers with a water-gun.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWww1fCDM4 Video of The Killers performing the song with Ryan Pardey]</ref> The Killers have written a song about Pardey called "Questions With the Captain". The song appears as a hidden track on the end of their B-sides album ''[[Sawdust (album)|Sawdust]]'', but can only be found on the CD.
The role of Santa (both singing, and acting in the music video) is performed by [[Ryan Pardey]].<ref>[http://ryanpardey.com/bio.html Halloween Town | Bio] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826115043/http://ryanpardey.com/bio.html |date=August 26, 2012 }}</ref> He performed this song live, with the band, at [[KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas]] in December 2007. He and Flowers were shown dancing together on stage, and he soaked Flowers with a water-gun.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWww1fCDM4 Video of The Killers performing the song with Ryan Pardey]</ref> The Killers have written a song about Pardey called "Questions With the Captain". The song appears as a hidden track on the end of their B-sides album ''[[Sawdust (album)|Sawdust]]'', but can only be found on the CD.

== The Killers ==


The Killers are an American rock band originating from Las Vegas, Nevada. Formed in 2001, the band consists of members Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (guitar), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar), and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums).
The Killers are best known for their hit songs, particularly in the early 2000s. Their debut album, "Hot Fuss" (2004), achieved tremendous success with singles like "Somebody Told Me," "Mr. Brightside," and "All These Things That I've Done" gaining international acclaim. The album earned the band gold and platinum record awards.
Throughout their career, The Killers have released several successful albums and singles. Albums such as "Sam's Town" (2006), "Day & Age" (2008), "Battle Born" (2012), "Wonderful Wonderful" (2017), and "Imploding the Mirage" (2020) have all garnered praise from fans.
The band's style is often described as alternative rock and indie rock, but it also incorporates influences from various music genres such as electropop, post-punk, and New Wave. Brandon Flowers' distinctive vocals and the band members' remarkable instrumental talents have solidified The Killers' position in the music industry.
The Killers are also known for their live performances, captivating audiences with their energetic stage shows. The band has performed at numerous music festivals and concert events worldwide.
Over the course of their music career, The Killers have won multiple awards and have amassed a large fan base. As of 2020, the band continues to be actively involved in making music, consistently meeting the expectations of their fans.


==Charts==
==Charts==

Revision as of 18:02, 27 February 2024

"Don't Shoot Me Santa"
Single by The Killers
ReleasedNovember 27, 2007 (2007-11-27)
GenreRock, holiday music
Length4:03
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, Ronnie Vannucci, Jr.
Producer(s)Stuart Price, Alan Moulder, Flood
The Killers singles chronology
"Tranquilize"
(2007) 		"Don't Shoot Me Santa"
(2007) 		"Human"
(2008)

"Don't Shoot Me Santa" is a song by Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers. The song was released November 27, 2007 (2007-11-27), as a digital download.[1] A portion of the proceeds from this song went to AIDS charities as part of the Product Red campaign, headed by Bono and Bobby Shriver. It is The Killers' second Christmas download single following 2006's "A Great Big Sled".[2]

Track listing

  • CD Single
  1. "Don't Shoot Me Santa" - 4:04
  2. "Don't Shoot Me Santa" (Enhanced Video) - 4:34

Release history

Region Date Format
United States November 27, 2007 (2007-11-27) Download
December 4, 2007 (2007-12-04) Compact disc
United Kingdom December 17, 2007 (2007-12-17)

Music video

According to Japanese Vogue, the video for "Don't Shoot Me Santa" was directed, edited, and co-produced by actor/director/model/visual artist Matthew Gray Gubler, who is also a native of Las Vegas.

The music video starts in a desert with a puppet version of Flowers and a puppet version of Santa in a puppet theater in Santa's trailer. Then, Santa pops up to say his part "I've got a bullet in my gun!" It goes to Flowers tied up in a chair with Christmas tree trimmings and Santa running around him. Later on, Flowers is tied up in Santa's car with Santa driving. It then goes back to the Santa's trailer with Flowers still tied up in a chair watching Santa dig up his grave. The band come up behind 3 small trees, break the trimmings, and escape in Santa's car, trailing him behind. Santa ends up covering up Flowers's puppet, and goes to the band (in puppet form) holding up a sign saying, 'Merry Christmas from The Killers'.

Ryan Pardey

The role of Santa (both singing, and acting in the music video) is performed by Ryan Pardey.[3] He performed this song live, with the band, at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas in December 2007. He and Flowers were shown dancing together on stage, and he soaked Flowers with a water-gun.[4] The Killers have written a song about Pardey called "Questions With the Captain". The song appears as a hidden track on the end of their B-sides album Sawdust, but can only be found on the CD.

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 23
Ireland (IRMA)[6] 49
Scotland (OCC)[7] 21
UK Singles (OCC)[8] 34
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] 8

References

  1. ^ "Don't Shoot Me Santa". Island Records. 2007-11-23. Archived from the original on 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
  2. ^ The Killers Prep Rarities Comp., Do Xmas Single, Tour Archived October 23, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Pitchfork Media
  3. ^ Halloween Town | Bio Archived August 26, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Video of The Killers performing the song with Ryan Pardey
  5. ^ "The Killers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  6. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Killers". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  7. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  8. ^ "Killers: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  9. ^ "The Killers Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2019.


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