Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1

Editorial Reviews
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Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, the singing rodents, are that rare sort of novelty that has outlived its novelty aspect to become an American institution. The Chipmunks are here to stay, whether it's from children of years past remembering them fondly now as adults, or just an inherent power in the simplicity of the idea--the sheer ingenuity of speeding up human voices to the point of hilarity. This classic 1962 album features the 'Munks in all their holiday glee. They're as fresh and guileless as the Beach Boys, and their harmonies are crisp and tight, while the material is exactly the type of spirited fun kids of all ages can relate to. Be forewarned that though the album has 12 tracks, the duration is only 24 minutes. --Rob O'Connor

Tracks:

The Chipmunk Song
(All I Want For Christmas Is) My Two Front Teeth
Jingle Bells
Frosty The Snowman
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Night Before Christmas
Silver Bells
White Christmas
We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Good for kids..........2004-10-27

This is meant to be an album for kids, though this would be a much bigger hit among all ages if they cut out all the mentions of "boys" and the intros to the songs, which are pretty corny. They might capture more audiences, among possibly some teens.
The guys did a great job of representing "chipmunks" though, and it is hilarious. Some especially interesting songs include "Jingle Bells", "Silver Bells", and of course, "The Chipmunk Song". Very cute album for young and young at heart.

A CLASSIC.......2003-11-23

For me .... this album brings back the joy of Christmas and the innocence of childhood. A MUST HAVE for any serious (and not too serious) Christmas music collector!!

Must have for anyone with kids.......2003-11-21

Classic, a joy for kids of all ages..First Christmas album I ever memorized.

Average customer rating:

Still fun to listen to at Christmas time!
My #1 Christmas album!
How to get "Super Chipmunk"!
A Classic!
Chipmunks rule!

Christmas With the Chipmunks, Vol. 1
The Chipmunks
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music

Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
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ASIN: B000002UDR
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Here Comes Santa Claus
Up on the House-Top
Silver Bells
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Jingle Bells
Over the River and Through the Woods
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas
Frosty the Snow Man
White Christmas
The Chipmunk Song
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, the singing rodents, are that rare sort of novelty that has outlived its novelty aspect to become an American institution. The Chipmunks are here to stay, whether it's from children of years past remembering them fondly now as adults, or just an inherent power in the simplicity of the idea--the sheer ingenuity of speeding up human voices to the point of hilarity. This classic 1962 album features the 'Munks in all their holiday glee. They're as fresh and guileless as the Beach Boys, and their harmonies are crisp and tight, while the material is exactly the type of spirited fun kids of all ages can relate to. Be forewarned that though the album has 12 tracks, the duration is only 24 minutes. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Still fun to listen to at Christmas time!.......2007-05-26

This was an album I grew up with in the early 1960's. Now over 40 plus years later I am glad there is a CD version of this. I still remember all the wonderful Christmas songs with Alvin, Simon and Theodore and of course David Seville. It's great to relive the memories of being a kid again!!

My #1 Christmas album!.......2002-03-06

I can't help it-- I've been listening to The Chipmunks for as long as I remember, my parents bought me this WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT (in 1962), and I've never gotten bored with it during the holidays. There are several Chipmunks Christmas albums these days (some 2nd-rate "repackages"-- beware!) but only the 2 from the 60's are really worth owning to my tastes.

EVERY song here is a classic, including "Here Comes Santa Claus", "Up On The House Top" and "Jingle Bells" (each of these is a close tie with Gene Autry's versions-- although "Jingle Bells" is the ONLY version I've heard that has ALL the lyrics, plus it slowly speeds up until by the end it's turned rock & roll!). "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" originally appeared on AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE CHIPMUNKS (1960), while "The Chipmunk Song"-- the very first "Chipmunks" song-- dates back to the 1958 single, and the 1959 album LET'S ALL SING WITH THE CHIPMUNKS. It's nice to have them both here, though, as this package would seem incomplete without them. While child (of any age) cannot relate to such heart-wrenching lyrics ("we can hardly stand the wait, please Christmas don't be late")?

A year later came the follow-up, CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHIPMUNKS VOL.2-- also essential. (Just be careful which one you get-- it's the one that starts with "Jingle Bell Rock" and should have a pic of Santa on a rooftop while Alvin, Simon & Theodore are raiding his parked sleigh!)

How to get "Super Chipmunk"!.......2001-11-22

Actually, if you have a duel cassette deck with high speed dubbing capability, you can still experience the "Super Chipmunk" effect. Just make a cassette copy of the CD and play the copy back at high speed!

As for the album, I love it! I had it as a little kid on vinyl and it was great to find it on CD. Every song is a Christmas classic and every Christmas season I look forward to again hearing these songs and enjoying the Chipmunks' unique brand of humor! "The Chipmunk Song" is especially hillarious!

A Classic!.......1998-12-06

Yes, CD generation kids won't get to enjoy the "Super-Chipmunk" experience of playing the 33 rpm LP at 45 rpm. Neither will they get to "discover" how this recording was done by playing it at 16 2/3 rpm (we must have had an odd phongraph!) and hearing NORMAL voices.

Chipmunks rule!.......1998-11-29

"Christmas with the Chipmunks" is a big hit with children young and old alike.

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