The Beach Boys: The Beach Boys' Christmas Album CD Track Listing

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The Beach Boys The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (1964)
The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (Original CD Edition)\n1988 Capitol Records, Inc.\n\nOriginally Released October 1964\nCD Edition Released \nRemastered + Expanded CD Edition Released September 8, 1992\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: What more can you say about this all-time classic? A million-seller from 1964, it features "Little Saint Nick" and "Man with All the Toys." -- David A. Milberg\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: While it may seem rather incongruous for the definitive voices of summertime to tackle the music of the holiday season, The Beach Boys' Christmas Album succeeds brilliantly; Brian Wilson's pop genius is well suited to classic Yuletide fare, and the group delivers lush performances of standards ranging from "Frosty the Snowman" to "White Christmas" as well as more contemporary material like "The Man With All the Toys" and "Blue Christmas." The Capitol reissue also includes four bonus tracks, including "The Lord's Prayer" and the single version of "Little Saint Nick." ~ Jason Ankeny\n\nHalf.com Review\nThe Beach Boys: Mike Love (vocals); Carl Wilson, Al Jardine (guitar, vocals); Brian Wilson (bass, keyboards, vocals); Dennis Wilson (drums, vocals).\n\nAll tracks have been digitally remastered.\n\nSince Phil Spector produced the classic A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR YOU, it's fitting that Brian Wilson would emulate his idol once again and release a superior Christmas album of his own. Like BEACH BOYS PARTY!, another "novelty" record whose musical substance belies its humble origins, THE BEACH BOYS' CHRISTMAS ALBUM is the finished work of just emerged professionals. \n\nThe set begins with several Wilson originals, such as "Little Saint Nick " and "Merry Christmas, Baby"--tastefully produced in low-riding Beach Boys surfer style. Midway, the emphasis shifts to familiar Christmas standards such as "Frosty The Snowman" and "We Three Kings," featuring the Boys' rich, Four Freshman-derived harmony work and accompanied by full orchestra just like the grown-ups do. One is reminded that Brian Wilson began his musical education by figuring out those complex Four Freshman vocal parts on an old upright piano in his room. And if one ever needed reminding, again his homework paid off in droves.\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nSanta's Beach, December 21, 2003 \nReviewer: Johnny Heering "trivia buff" (Bethel, CT United States) \nThis is the legendary Beach Boys Christmas Album, augmented by a handful of bonus tracks. The album consists of five Brian Wilson originals performed in the classic Beach Boys style, and six older songs featuring the boys singing to an orchestral backing, plus an a capella "Auld Lang Syne". The five original songs are the highlights here, for me. Fun little songs performed the way we expect from the Beach Boys. The orchestral songs take some getting used to. They are well sung by the boys, but they don't have that "Beach Boys" feel to them. Still, they are enjoyable in their own way. "Auld Lang Syne" features a spoken part by Denny, where he wishes us Merry Christmas and whatnot. Something I find amusing about this song is that Denny hap-happens to stammer while reading his lines. Why they didn't record another take where he didn't mess up, I'll never know. Now a few words about the bonus tracks. The single version of "Little Saint Nick" is included. This differs from the album version by featuring additional instruments added (glockenspiel, sleigh bells, xylophone, etc.). I like this version better. The original b-side of "Little Saint Nick", "The Lord's Prayer" is included. This is beautifully sung a capella. This is the one track here that is not included on the "Ultimate Christmas" collection (probably because it is technically not a Christmas song). Then there is an odd track featuring the lyrics to "Little Saint Nick" sung to the backing track to "Drive-In". Just a fun bit with the boys horsing around. The final track here is "Auld Lang Syne" without the spoken part by Denny. This version really lets us hear the beautiful harmonies by the boys. This CD seems to be out of print now, but if you can find a used copy for a reasonable price, it is worth getting. \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nOne of the all time great Christmas albums, October 16, 2002 \nReviewer: "taysfbb" (Columbus,Oh.)\nWhen people think of great Christmas albums they will usually think of the Sinatra, Cole, Crosby, Elvis albums etc. Anybody I have ever spoken to who owns this album/c.d simply loves it and treasures it. It surprises me that so few people even know the Beach Boys put out an album, because it is honestly probably one of the best ever made. Within the last few years however, this album has been getting more and more airplay, and the popularity is mushrooming. Whoever arranged this album is a genius, and it really sounded as if the guys were having a great time singing the standards and a few "newer" standards. The orchestration is incredible, and the music is amazing. Surprise yourself and lay down the few dollars to make this a part of your Christmas traditions. \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nAnother holiday album from my childhood, June 15, 2001\nReviewer: Jenn Wood (Kissimmee, FL United States)\nI've always loved the Beach Boys' Christmas album. Most of the songs aren't holiday standards, but have been around so long they are truly part of the holiday tradition. Unfortunately, the second half of the album is rather mournful, particularly "We Three Kings"---on this track, the groups sounds like it's headed to a funeral rather than the birth of Jesus. But the first half, with songs like "Little Saint Nick," are worth the money.
This rock cd contains 12 tracks and runs 27min 57sec.
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