Studio8 love performing a favourite Christmas song every year in holiday season and they thought it was about time they wrote their own, so they did. Their daughter-in-law came up with the title, which was all the inspiration Studio8 needed to write the song. “Saddle Up Santa” is a fun, feel-good song that captures the excitement of Christmas with a playful twist – Santa is given a cowboy makeover.
Written by Studio8’s Michelle Morgan and Luke Johnson, “Saddle Up Santa” was produced by Simon Johnson and recorded at Damien Gerard Studio in Gosford and Hillbilly Hut in Martinsville. Many thanks to Andrew Beck (Sound Engineer) and to session musicians: Mitch Farmer (Drums), Liam Kennedy-Clark (Keys), Rusty Crook (Electric Guitar), James Gillard (Acoustic Guitar) and Simon Johnson (Bass).
Released by RTC Records on 6 November 2025 and distributed by MGM Metropolitan Groove Merchants, “Saddle Up Santa” is available on all major music streaming platforms.
Thanks to artist Glen Lovett for creating the original images for the cover and to Perrin-Finlay Brown at Market the Music for the final cover design
“Saddle Up Santa” is a catchy, upbeat song full of Christmas spirit that will have kids and adults alike singing and smiling along.
Stream “Saddle Up Santa” on Spotify or your favourite music streaming platform, and add to your playlists.