The Beach Boys' Christmas Album is a Pop album by The Beach Boys, originally released in 1964. On Gatefold: 128 pressings tracked, owned by 15 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Pop
- Traditional Pop
- lush
- nostalgic
- festive
About
Opening with five Beach Boys originals (including "Christmas Day," with Al Jardine's first lead vocal), <i>The Beach Boys' Christmas Album</i> starts like any other Beach Boys album, with tight-knit harmonies and a pop-rock band providing the instrumental backing. The remaining seven standards, however, include The Four Freshmen's arranger, Dick Reynolds, handling the orchestral backing for tunes such as "Frosty the Snowman," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "White Christmas." The mix between the joyful and the solemn makes for a well-rounded collection for those who enjoy holiday fare. "Auld Lang Syne" is an interesting a cappella piece arranged by Brian Wilson, interrupted briefly by Denny Wilson wishing everyone a Merry Christmas on behalf of the band.
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Tracklist
- 1Little Saint Nick2:02
- 2The Man With All the Toys1:33
- 3Santa's Beard2:01
- 4Merry Christmas, Baby2:21
- 5Christmas Day1:48
- 6Frosty the Snowman1:54
- 7We Three Kings of Orient Are4:05
- 8Blue Christmas3:10
- 9Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town2:21
- 10White Christmas2:30
- 11I'll Be Home for Christmas2:45
- 12Auld Lang Syne1:19
Credits
Performers
- Dick ReynoldsARRANGED BY
- Brian WilsonARRANGED BY SOLO VOCAL
- Alan JardineSOLO VOCAL
- Carl Wilson
- Dennis Wilson
- Mike Love
15 collectors on Gatefold own this · 128 pressings tracked on Gatefold