Surf Christmas

Product Description
A collection of ocean-influenced seasonal melodies.

Surf Christmas,SurfChristmas

Average customer rating: 30 yrs of B.B. review Great Music, Worth Buying For the Smile Material Alone Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys. MORE THAN JUST A GREATEST HITS, THIS BOX IS ALSO A BEACH BOYS HISTORY LESSON Great Complimation Stereo is not dead

Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys The Beach Boys Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Baroque Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Pet Sounds Sessions Smiley Smile/Wild Honey Friends/20/20 Today/ Summer Days (and Summer Nights) Little Deuce Coupe/ All Summer Long ASIN: B000002UR4 Release Date: 1993-06-29

Tracks:

1. Surfin' U.S.A. (Demo Version) (Previously Unreleased)
2. Little Surfer Girl (Previously Unreleased)
3. Surfin' (Rehearsal) (Previously Unreleased)
4. Surfin'
5. Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring (Demo) (Previously Unreleased)
6. Surfin' Safari
7. 409
8. Punchline (Instrumental) (Previously Unreleased)
9. Surfin' U.S.A.
10. Shut Down
11. Surfer Girl
12. Little Deuce Coupe
13. In My Room
14. Catch A Wave
15. The Surfer Moon
16. Be True To Your School
17. Spirit Of America
18. Little Saint Nick (45 RPM)
19. Things We Did Last Summer (Previously Unreleased)
20. Fun, Fun, Fun
21. Don't Worry Baby
22. Why Do Fools Fall In Love
23. The Warmth Of The Sun
24. I Get Around
25. All Summer Long
26. Little Honda
27. Wendy
28. Don't Back Down
29. Do You Wanna Dance
30. When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)
31. Dance, Dance, Dance
32. Please Let Me Wonder
33. She Knows Me Too Well
34. Radio Station Jingles (Previously Unreleased)
35. Concert Promo/Hushabye (Live) (Previously Unreleased)

Tracks:

1. California Girls
2. Help Me Rhonda
3. Then I Kissed Her
4. And Your Dream Comes True
5. The Little Girl I Once Knew (45 Version)
6. Barbara Ann (45 Version)
7. Ruby Baby (Party LP Outtake) (Previously Unreleased)
8. Koma (Radio Promo Spot) (Previously Unreleased)
9. Sloop John B
10. Wouldn't It Be Nice
11. You Still Believe In Me
12. God Only Knows
13. Hang On To Your Ego (Alternate Version) (Previously Unreleased)
14. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
15. Pet Sounds
16. Caroline, No
17. Good Vibrations (45 Version)
18. Our Prayer (Previously Unreleased)
19. Heroes And Villains (Alternate Version)
20. Heroes And Villains (Sections) (Previously Unreleased)
21. Wonderful (Previously Unreleased)
22. Cabinessence
23. Wind Chimes (Previously Unreleased)
24. Heroes And Villains (Intro) (Previously Unreleased)
25. Do You Like Worms (Previously Unreleased)
26. Vegetables (Previously Unreleased)
27. I Love To Say Da Da (Previously Unreleased)
28. Surf's Up (Previously Unreleased)
29. With Me Tonight

Tracks:

1. Heroes And Villains (45 Version)
2. Darlin'
3. Wild Honey
4. Let The Wind Blow
5. Can't Wait Too Long
6. Cool Cool Water
7. Meant For You
8. Friends
9. Little Bird
10. Busy Doin' Nothin'
11. Do It Again
12. I Can Hear Music
13. I Went To Sleep
14. Time To Get Alone
15. Breakaway
16. Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) (45 Version)
17. San Miguel
18. Games Two Can Play (Previously Unreleased)
19. I Just Got My Pay (Previously Unreleased)
20. This Whole World
21. Add Some Music
22. Forever
23. Our Sweet Love
24. H.E.L.P. Is On The Way (Previously Unreleased)
25. 4th Of July (Previously Unreleased)
26. Long Promised Road
27. Disney Girls
28. Surf's Up
29. 'Til I Die

Tracks:

1. Sail On Sailor
2. California
3. Trader
4. Funky Pretty
5. Fairy Tale Music
6. You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone
7. Marcella
8. All This Is That
9. Rock And Roll Music
10. It's OK
11. Had To Phone Ya
12. That Same Song
13. It's Over Now (Previously Unreleased)
14. Still I Dream Of It (Previously Unreleased)
15. Let Us Go On This Way
16. The Night Was So Young
17. I'll Bet He's Nice
18. Airplane
19. Come Go With Me
20. Our Team (Previously Unreleased)
21. Baby Blue
22. Good Timin'
23. Goin' On
24. Getcha Back
25. Kokomo

Tracks:

1. In My Room (Demo)
2. Radio Spot #1
3. I Get Around (Track Only)
4. Radio Spot #2
5. Dance, Dance, Dance (Tracking Session)
6. Hang On To Your Ego (Sessions)
7. God Only Knows (Tracking Session)
8. Good Vibrations (Sessions)
9. Heroes And Villains (Track Only)
10. Cabinessence (Track Only)
11. Surf's Up (Track Only)
12. Radio Spot #3
13. All Summer Long (Vocals)
14. Wendy (Vocals)
15. Hushabye (Vocals)
16. When I Grow Up To Be A Man (Vocals)
17. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Vocals)
18. California Girls (Vocals)
19. Radio Spot #4
20. Concert Intro/Surfin' U.S.A.-Live 1964
21. Surfer Girl-Live 1964
22. Be True To Your School-Live 1964
23. Good Vibrations-Live 1966
24. Surfer Girl-Live In Hawaii Rehearsals-1967

Amazon.com essential recording

From "Surfin'" to "Kokomo," the first four discs of this box chart the Beach Boys' inimitable 30-year course. Here are all the hits and key album tracks, and an assortment of unreleased material that illuminates Brian Wilson and company's immense contribution to the development of pop music. (Especially fascinating are the assembled fragments from Wilson's abandoned 1966 masterwork, Smile.) A fifth disc features demos, radio spots, live tracks, and studio goodies for the hardcore fan. The set confirms Brian's hardworking genius, but also gives each member his due, especially the late Carl Wilson. Rock & roll music grew up with the Beach Boys, and this box is rock's best family album. --Ben Edmonds

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Customer Reviews:

30 yrs of B.B. review.......2007-03-25

First let me say that when they are doing well, I love the Beach Boys. The first time I saw them live was the summer of approx. 2000. I was so totally satisfied and blown away! I heard that they sometimes do sub-par shows but this must have been one of the great ones. Allentown, PA fairgrounds. This set has many good cuts but I must say that in the effort to build a compilation set, they included a bunch of ( to me) space taking junk. If you are into trivia and deep details, you might get into it but if you are into the music, you'll have to pick and choose your way thru the set and maybe burn to CD the ones you really want.

Great Music, Worth Buying For the Smile Material Alone.......2007-03-05

I do agree with some of the criticsm here. There are MANY great songs not on this. "Salt Lake City" for example, or all of the Brian lead ballads on "Today!". And you can get better sound quality and stereo versions of songs like "California Girls" and "Heroes and Villains" on other albums. But because of the inclusion of the Smile work and the bonus disc containing some great material this is worth getting. If I am not mistaken Disc 5 is the only place you can hear "Good Vibrations" in stereo albeit as it is being recorded and mostly instrumental at that phase.

That said I reccomend getting all of their cd's if you really like the Beach Boys because there are TONS of non-hits that are INCREDIBLE!!! Go get "Today!" and listen to the whole album and you will see what I mean.

Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys. MORE THAN JUST A GREATEST HITS, THIS BOX IS ALSO A BEACH BOYS HISTORY LESSON .......2007-02-16

Most of this box set was recorded in mono due to Brian Wilson being deaf in one ear and of course 1960s ancient recording technology. I beleive Capital did a fine job with the song selection of this Beach Boys box set. If your looking at this box set as a greatest hits collection you're looking in the wrong direction. "Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys" is a greatest hits collection with a following of The Beach Boys through their illustrius history. The booklet is very informative, the outakes disc 5, is really interesting especially hearing "Good Vibrations" played live before it was even released. On disc 5, "God Only Knows" along with the "Good Vibrations" sessions is an incredible facinating look into the disection of two of the most argueably popular pop songs of all time. I don't look at this box set as a great Beach Boys Box Set, but there is something in it for every Beach Boys fan. Please Realize that The Beatles had Lennon and McCartney and the greatest record producer of all time in Sir George Martin. The Beach Boys had talented musicians, but the majority of Beach Boys output was that of Brian Wilson. Brian Wilson in reality had to go up against The Beatles all by himself.
Brian also produced 10 Beach Boys albums by the tender age of 23. The Beatles had George Martin producing all their Magnum Opuses. The Beatles were great, there is no argument from me there, but by (Pet Sounds) 1966 Sir George Martin and The Beatles soon realized that a man named Brian Wilson was just as talented musically, or far surpassed any of The Beatles in musical talent individually. If the missing songs are bothering you, buy all the "Capital Re-issue Twofers" with there expansive linear notes, extra and alternate tracks. Remember the limited sound quality of "Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys" is due to Brian Wilson being deaf in one ear, as he could only hear in mono, not in stereo like the average person can. Anything that was recorded in mono and was put in stereo during the 1960s, was called Duo-Phonic, and beleive me as I tell you the original Mono recordings sound vastly superior to any Duo Phonic stereo remastering. Duo Phonic was just fake stereo and did not help the original vastly superior sounding mono recording. "Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys" may seem overkill for casual Beach Boys fans, but as I listened to each cd from 1-5 the music plays the Beach Boys history right in front of your ears.
Bottom line: "Good Vibrations: Thirty Years Of The Beach Boys" is essential to any Beach Boys fan to learn their history and to realize they were more than beach and sun music. Ps. This box set is some really good listening, if you give it a chance..............

Great Complimation.......2007-01-04

This boxed set does not disappoint. It has all the songs you love from back when the beach boys were all the rave. Great set would buy again.

Stereo is not dead.......2006-09-19

I just recently bought this and was very disappointed with the sound quality. Stereo became available in 1958 and was around when the Beach Boys cam out with Little Deuce Coupe. Little Deuce Coupe Album was available in Stereo or Mono. Why would anyone at Capital want to release box set with most of the songs in Mono when they were available in Stereo? Capital needs to fire someone. Now I am stuck with a poor sounding box set. Bad move on Capitals part. :(

Average customer rating: THE rock Christmas album with great sound fun alternative christmas music ALLRIGHT Humbug! great, hilarious ... just a wee bit short

The Ventures' Christmas Album The Ventures Manufacturer: Razor & Tie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Guitar | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas Joy In the Christmas Spirit Guitar Christmas 'Tis the Season for Los Straitjackets Walk -- Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures ASIN: B000002Z9K Release Date: 1995-10-17

Tracks:

1. Sleigh Ride
2. Snow Flakes
3. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
4. Jingle Bells
5. Jingle Bell Rock
6. Silver Bells
7. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
8. Frosty The Snowman
9. Scrooge
10. Blue Christmas
11. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
12. White Christmas

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Ah, this is jingle bell rock the way it's supposed to be, with driving guitars, splashy drums, and full stereo separation. The Ventures' Christmas Album just might be the best rock & roll holiday record ever made. The instrumental twang kings deliver pretty much what you'd expect--note-for-note renditions of standards, all dressed up with ubiquitous sleigh bells as well as the requisite reverb. What really makes this disc a blast though is the way the quartet weaves 1960s pop signatures into every tune; warping "Woolly Bully" into "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "I Feel Fine" into "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and so on. Spin this and let your party guests have fun guessing which hit single will morph into a Christmas classic. --Michael Ruby

Customer Reviews:

THE rock Christmas album with great sound.......2007-06-28

This is the EMI version from 1990, now on Razor & Tie, remastered from the 3-track multi-track tapes for excellent stereo sound.

fun alternative christmas music.......2007-06-15

christmas at the beach. fun and different. enjoyable year round cause it's the ventures!

ALLRIGHT.......2007-01-10

Very much early Ventures,but always enjoyable, a welcome addition to my Ventures collection, which I think stands at about 35 at present, and I can still order more from Amazon, is'nt that fantastic

Humbug!.......2006-12-15

The Ventures Christmas album was originally released in 1965. It features Christmas songs played in the group's trademark instrumental style. Most of the songs start with the first few seconds of a familiar rock hit, before transforming into a Christmas song. Some examples: "Sleigh Ride" opens with "Walk, Don't Run". "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" opens with "Wooly Bully". "Jingle Bells" opens with "What'd I Say". "Jingle Bell Rock" opens with "Memphis". "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" opens with "I Feel Fine". And "Frosty the Snowman" opens with "Tequila". Frequently, riffs from the rock hit that opens the song will be repeated later in the song. The song titled "Snowflakes" is really "Greensleeves". "Scrooge" is an original tune. This is a really fun album, which will bring a smile to the faces of fans of instrumental rock. The Ventures version of "Sleigh Ride" happens to be my favorite version of that tune.

great, hilarious ... just a wee bit short.......2004-12-11

i ordered this from amazon and am just now giving it my second listen through ... nothing quite puts you in that xmas spirit like "walk, don't run," blending into "sleigh bells." (unless it's james brown's, "santa claus, go straight to the ghetto.")

everything that every reviewer said here is on the mark. if you're familiar with instrumental surf, this album is simply a *must*. if you're intimate with the ventures, i challenge to listen to this album and not laugh out loud at least once.

the ONLY reason i ding it a star is it clocks in at 27 minutes. say what? even in the vinyl days this would be considered a short board on the big wave of music.

so yeah, maybe the original was just that long, but hey, the publisher could've put *something* else on that space ... other ventures, other surf band xmas songs, a 2-fer with something cool, dick dale's "hava nagila," SOMEthin' ...

Average customer rating: If you hap-happen to be reading this review right now... Just a great album Christmas album, period. song jamca and my 409 HAVENT HERD IT YET BUT HOPE TO Don't hesitate!!

The Ultimate Christmas Collection The Beach Boys Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Beach Boys' Christmas Album Endless Harmony What I Really Want for Christmas Surfer Girl/Shut Down, Vol. 2 Friends/20/20 ASIN: B000009RVB Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

1. Little Saint Nick
2. The Man With All The Toys
3. Santa's Beard
4. Merry Christmas, Baby
5. Christmas Day
6. Frosty The Snowman
7. We Three King Of Orient Are
8. Blue Christmas
9. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
10. White Christmas
11. I'll Be Home For Christmas
12. Auld Lang Syne
13. Little Saint Nick (Single Version)
14. Auld Lang Syne (Alternate Mix)
15. Little Saint Nick (Alternate Mix)
16. Child Of Winter (Christmas Song)
17. Santa's Got An Airplane
18. Christmas Time Is Here Again
19. Winter Symphony
20. (I Saw Santa) Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
21. Melekalikimaka
22. Bells Of Christmas
23. Morning Christmas
24. Toy Drive Public Service Announcement
25. Dennis Wilson Christmas Message - Dennis Wilson
26. Brian Wilson Christmas Interview - Brian Wilson

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"Little Saint Nick," the Beach Boys' 1963 classic, is undoubtedly one of pop music's coolest original Christmas songs. Hanson rocked it more recently, and decades later the original still sounds as hot as the California sun on this special combination of previously released and unvaulted alternate takes and never-released material, including a distinctly different arrangement of "Nick" and a fun, loopy ditty called "Santa's Got an Airplane." While many of the songs here are fodder for completists--and will sound uneven to others--it's hard to resist a record that features real rarities and Christmas material from 1964. Dig master Brian Wilson singing solo on "Blue Christmas" from the '64 Christmas Album and his keenly orchestrated "Winter Symphony" (for a 1977 Christmas disc that was never released, much of which is highlighted throughout this CD) with the warm, brassy instrumental bridge, plus a couple of fun public-service announcements and a Christmas-themed interview with the group's eccentric genius. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

If you hap-happen to be reading this review right now..........2004-12-05

This is indeed the "Ultimate" Beach Boys Christmas CD. The first 12 tracks are the entire original Beach Boys Christmas Album. I'm sure most of you are already familiar with this classic album, so I don't need to discuss it in detail. Next we have the awesome single version of "Little Saint Nick". Then there is an alternate mix of "Auld Lang Syne" without Denny's voiceover, which really shows off the boys beautiful a capella singing. Then there's the oddball version of "Little Saint Nick" sung to the backing track of "Drive-In". Next we get the great but rare 1974 single "Child of Winter". In 1977, the Beach Boys recorded a second Christmas album, intending it to be their last album for Warner/Reprise. But Warner rejected the album, and it was never released. Seven of the songs from that album appear here for the first time. They are actually pretty good, for the most part. Interestingly, most of the songs are rewritten versions of songs that they had already started working on, with lyrics rewritten to be about Christmas. The CD closes with two Toys For Tots public service announcements, and a promotional interview that Brian did for the original Christmas album. This is the only Beach Boys Christmas CD you'll ever need.

Just a great album Christmas album, period........2004-11-29

The Beach Boys are one of the all time greats in American rock music. Not only could they jam, but they could sing! In this album, you get a taste of their awesome vocals. These guys could harmonize for a rock band. Check out track #12 and #14, which are a capella, to confirm what I have written. Even people who are not fans of the Beach Boys can enjoy this sweet album with all its catchy Christmas tunes. Happy Holiday's!!

song jamca and my 409.......2004-01-01

they are very good i hope they6 can came to fl this year i like the bach boys they are a very good songers ok thanks bye.

HAVENT HERD IT YET BUT HOPE TO.......2003-12-10

REALY ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS ALBUMS CARNIES TO WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME OF OLD BEACH BOY CHRISTMAS SHOWS ETC ESPECIALLY GOOD TUNES TO MAKE GIFTS BY A-Z&0-9+_)(*&^%$#@!~ RAY SANTAS HELPER...

Don't hesitate!!.......2002-12-28

The holidays would not be the same for us without this collection. Great liner notes and many Christmas pictures. Beach Boys Christmas tunes ...what more could you want?? Also newly available at Amazon.com, check out The Beach Boys:An American Band on DVD. Great interviews and rare live performances!! Don't miss the great Brian Wilson piano solo on Surf's Up - "I heard the word, won-der-ful thing, a children's song...."

Average customer rating: Beach Boys' Best Christmas Album I Love This Beach Boys Christmas CD! MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS RECORDING A Must for your Christmas CD Collection Santa's Beach

The Beach Boys' Christmas Album The Beach Boys Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music $7 - $10 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Ultimate Christmas Collection Christmas With the Beach Boys Today/ Summer Days (and Summer Nights) A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector Christmas Album ASIN: B000002UX1 Release Date: 1992-09-08

Tracks:

1. Little Saint Nick
2. Man With All the Toys
3. Santa's Beard
4. Merry Christmas, Baby
5. Christmas Day
6. Frosty the Snowman
7. We Three Kings of Orient Are
8. Blue Christmas
9. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
10. White Christmas
11. I'll Be Home for Christmas
12. Auld Lang Syne
13. Little Saint Nick [Single Version][*]
14. Lord's Prayer [*]
15. Little Saint Nick [Alternate Take][*]
16. Auld Lang Syne [Alternate Take][*]

Customer Reviews:

Beach Boys' Best Christmas Album.......2006-12-19

This is the best Beach Boys' Christmas album. You get some of Brian Wilson's original songs as well as traditional Christmas songs. It has that unique Beach Boys' sound and it really sounds terrific. You would think they never left the breach to celebrate the yuletide season. This is a really good album.

I Love This Beach Boys Christmas CD!.......2005-12-21

This is an awesome Christmas CD and I'm so glad that I purchased this one! I love all of the songs from the more traditional ones to the songs to the modern ones by Brian Wilson ad I love the alternate take tracks on several songs and I highly recommend this CD!

MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS RECORDING.......2004-11-25

I was born in 1960 and growing up in Southern California, I can't remember a single Christmas morning when my mother didn't put this record on the single speaker HI FI. (Back then, that's what you had.) Christmas morning isn't Christmas morning without this record. I can remember one Christmas morning waking up and seeing the tree all lit up, this ALBUM was playing, and there was actually snow on the ground in The San Fernando Valley. I've haven't seen snow on the ground on a Christmas morning since. The only snow I see is inside my snow globe. THAT'S CHRISTMAS IN BEACHBOY COUNTRY.

THE HARMONIES ON THIS RECORDING ARE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THE BEACH BOYS EVER DID.

A few years back I gave the CD to my mom as a gift. Now, I want it for myself. Too bad it's out of stock. I'll have to buy it from another store. THIS IS THE ONE TO HAVE. FORGET THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS CD. That one has a few clunkers. This is the ORIGINAL CAPITOL RELEASE. I don't even want to hear the bonus tracks. I WANT TO HEAR IT JUST LIKE I REMEMBER IT. I hate it when record companies put extra bonus tracks of the same tunes done with a smattering of different takes. I just want to hear the recording the way it was intended. Sometimes I'll burn the whole CD without the bonus tracks. When are they gonna stop cluttering up classic recordings with this bonus track nonsense? Put it on a separate CD for those who want it. I don't want to hear the same song 3 or 4 times at the end of a recording. THIS MADNESS HAS GOT TO STOP!! GEEZ!! Just kidding. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

A Must for your Christmas CD Collection .......2004-11-10

Brian Wilson's original Christmas songs are awesome. The first 5 tunes remind you of the typical Beach Boys style just with a Christmas twist. The rest of the album has an orchestra backing them up which gives a new feel to the Beach Boys.
The harmonies on this album keep you singing from start to finish. My advice... BUY THIS CD!!! You won't be sorry!

Santa's Beach.......2003-12-22

This 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.

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Rock-N-Roll Era: Rockin Merry Christmas { Various Artists } Manufacturer: Time Life Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B00005AQJ7 Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

1. Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Hank Ballard
3. Merry Christmas, Baby - Charles Brown
4. Call Me For Christmas - Gary U.S. Bonds
5. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Dion
6. The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) - The Chipmunks
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Bobby Vee
8. All Alone On Christmas - Darlene Love
9. Winter Wonderland - Bill Doggett
10. Frosty (The Snowman) - Jan & Dean
11. Sleigh Ride - The Ventures
12. Just A Lonely Christmas - Moonglows

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Christmas in Paradise Chris Brian Gussa Manufacturer: Roadcatz Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKTRC Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
2. What Child Is This
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4. Oh Holy Night
5. Angels We Have Heard on High
6. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
7. Oh Little Town of Bethleham
8. Silent Night
9. Joy to the World

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Emi Legends of Christmas Past Various Artists Manufacturer: Indent Series ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B00000DU55 Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

1. Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) - The Chipmunks
2. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree [#] - Bill Haley
3. Let's Make Christmas Merry, Baby - Amos Milburn
4. It's Christmas Time - The Five Keys
5. I Want Elvis for Christmas - Eddie Cochran,
6. Merry Christmas, Baby - Charles Brown
7. It's Christmas Time - Marvin & Johnny
8. Frosty the Snowman - Jan & Dean
9. White Christmas - The Statues
10. Wintertime - The Belmonts
11. Monster Holiday - Lon Chaney Jr.
12. Little Saint Nick [Single Version] - The Beach Boys
13. Not So Merry Christmas - Bobby Vee
14. Look Around You (It's Christmas Time) - Bobby Goldsboro
15. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Ventures
16. Silent Night - Baby Washington
17. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen [#] - Manfred Mann
18. Christmas Blues - Canned Heat
19. Jingle Bell Rock [#] - Bill Haley
20. Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) - Canned Heat, The Chipmunks

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Ultimate Christmas The Beach Boys Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B0000561QT Release Date: 2002-12-02

Tracks:

1. Little Saint Nick
2. Man With All the Toys
3. Santa's Beard
4. Merry Christmas, Baby
5. Christmas Day
6. Frosty the Snowman
7. We Three Kings of Orient Are
8. Blue Christmas
9. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
10. White Christmas
11. I'll Be Home for Christmas
12. Auld Lang Syne
13. Little Saint Nick [Single Version]
14. Auld Lang Syne [Alternate Mix]
15. Little Saint Nick [Alternate Version]
16. Child of Winter (Christmas Song)
17. Santa's Got an Airplane
18. Christmas Time Is Here Again
19. Winter Symphony
20. (I Saw Santa) Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
21. Mele Kalikimaka [#]
22. Bells of Christmas
23. Morning Christmas
24. Toy Drive Public Service Announcement
25. Dennis Wilson Christmas Message - Dennis Wilson, Dennis Wilson
26. Brian Wilson Christmas Interview - Brian Wilson

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Ventures Christmas Album The Ventures Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B00000DRBQ Release Date: 1990-10-04

Tracks:

1. Sleigh Ride
2. Snow Flakes (What Child Is This?)
3. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
4. Jingle Bells
5. Jingle Bell Rock
6. Silver Bells
7. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. Frosty the Snowman
9. Scrooge
10. Blue Christmas
11. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
12. White Christmas

Average customer rating: surf christmas

Do Christmas Rudy & the Surf Kings Manufacturer: Righteous Rude ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAGRLY Release Date: 2004-11-30

Tracks:

1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
3. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
4. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
5. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
6. What Child Is This
7. Deck the Hall
8. Jingle Bells
9. O Little Town of Bethlehem
10. Silent Night

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surf christmas.......2007-03-04

Surfs up! Guitar with horn accompanimnet on holiday favorites.
Songlist includes:
1 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
2 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
3 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
4 Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
5 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
6 What Child is This
7 Deck the Hall
8 Jingle Bells
9 O Little Town of Bethlehem
10 Silent Night

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2. That'll Flat Git It!, Vol. 14 [Import]
3. That Sound We Make
4. The Jessica Schoenberg Band
5. The Lawyer's Holiday Humor Album
6. This CD Contains the Self-Titled and Wax! EPs
7. This Is Mod, Vol. 6: The United States of Mod
8. Thrive in a Short Season
9. Totally 70's [Import]
10. Totally 80s [Import]

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