Christmas With the Beach Boys

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The never-out-of-style Beach Boys do a great job convincing the world that a SoCal Christmas is as snowy and cold as the rest of the world's winter wonderland. Featuring the classic "Little St. Nick," Christmas with the Beach Boys also offers the immense pleasure of the group's inimitable harmonies, arranged by one whose ear is that of an angelic choir director--resident L.A. genius Brian Wilson. Included are a couple of outtakes, a promotional tape for a local toy drive, and a brief interview with Brian about the record. But the real joys are the rearrangements of staples like "Blue Christmas," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "Auld Lang Syne," all featuring that unmistakable Beach Boys sound. Even the originals, including "The Man with All the Toys," "Child of Winter," and the intriguing "Winter Symphony," blend the magic of the season with the wonders of the boys from the beach. --Martin Keller

Tracks:

Little Saint Nick
The Man With All The Toys
Santa's Beard
Merry Christmas, Baby
Christmas Day
Frosty The Snowman
We Three Kings Of Orient Are
Blue Christmas
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
White Christmas
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Auld Lang Syne
Little Saint Nick (single version)
Auld Lang Syne (alternate mix)
Little Saint Nick (alternate version)
Child Of Winter (Christmas Song)
Santa's Got An Airplane
Winter Symphony
(I Saw Santa) Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Melekalikimaka
Bells Of Christmas
Morning Christmas
Toy Drive Public Service Announcement
Dennis Wilson Christmas Message
Brian Wilson Christmas Interview

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The never-out-of-style Beach Boys do a great job convincing the world that a SoCal Christmas is as snowy and cold as the rest of the world's winter wonderland. Featuring the classic "Little St. Nick," Christmas with the Beach Boys also offers the immense pleasure of the group's inimitable harmonies, arranged by one whose ear is that of an angelic choir director--resident L.A. genius Brian Wilson. Included are a couple of outtakes, a promotional tape for a local toy drive, and a brief interview with Brian about the record. But the real joys are the rearrangements of staples like "Blue Christmas," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "Auld Lang Syne," all featuring that unmistakable Beach Boys sound. Even the originals, including "The Man with All the Toys," "Child of Winter," and the intriguing "Winter Symphony," blend the magic of the season with the wonders of the boys from the beach. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Good, But Not As Good As I Remember.......2007-02-07

I'm glad I got this CD, it has a lot of songs with a good mix of slower and spirited ones. Nevertheless, it fell short of what I was hoping for.

What I was wanting mostly, but it wasn't there, was the great stereo sound of the original Beach Boys Christmas Album way back in the 60's. The HIGH FIDELITY STEREO SOUND of the vocal intro. to Little Saint Nick on that album was REALLY SPECIAL...wow, what voices and what harmony! Conversely, the vocal and instrumental mix on this CD are, in my opinion, not so good (the volume of the vocal and instrumental parts is disproportionate: the vocal is too loud, the instrumental too soft). And, this CD doesn't have that great stereo sound of the original BB's Christmas Album.

Christmas With the Beach Boys.......2007-01-21

I love the Beach Boys and grew up with their music while at the beach in So. Cal. The album has some good hits but when they decided to sing old Xmas songs not original scored by them I found it boring. Best to stick with their own scored music. This is what makes them the Beach Boys

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

This is real slice of apple pie. This is one of the best Beach Boys' Christmas albums. 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. I love the Brian Wilson interview. This is a really wonderful album.

I did this so many times.......2006-11-29

You say theres a problem, you are the problem you say update, I can't even write a review anymore.
It's Christmas music with the Beach Boys.

Get "Ultimate Christmas" instead.......2006-11-18

"Christmas With the Beach Boys" is nothing more than a repackaging of the Beach Boys' "Ultimate Christmas" with a song omitted. The omitted song is "Christmas Time is Here Again," which is actually a rather catchy tune and has no justifiable reason to be omitted here. Don't waste your money on this lesser version when you can have a 5 star version with "Ultimate Christmas," which is indeed the ultimate Beach Boys Christmas CD.

All Time Christmas Favorites Vol. 3 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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All Time Christmas Favorites Vol. 3 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Peggy Lee Glen Campbell , Bing Crosby Dean Martin , Conductor Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra; Carmen Dragon , Virgil Fox AI Martino , with The Sinfonia of London The Roger Wagner Chorale , The Lettermen , Jackie Gleason Tennessee Ernie Ford , Lou Rawls , Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians , and The Beach Boys Ruth Welcome
Manufacturer: Capitol Records, Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KDZPN4

Product Description

All Time Christmas Favorites Vol. 3 - We Wish You a Merry Christmas 1. THE CHRISTMAS SONG - Glen Campbell (2:59) 2. WHITE CHRISTMAS - Peggy Lee (2:03) 3. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER - Dean Martin (2:15) 4. I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS - Bing Crosby (1:53) 5. THE FIRST NOEL - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by Carmen Dragon (4:01) 6. O HOLY NIGHT -AI Martino (2:58) 7. HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING - Virgil Fox (2:54) 8. WHAT CHILD IS THIS? - The Roger Wagner Chorale, With The Sinfonia of London 9. SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT - The Lettermen (2., 10) 10. THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY - Tennessee Ernie Ford (2:51) 11. I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - Jackie Gleason (2:24) 12. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS - Lou Rawls (3:40) 13. JINGLE BELLS - Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians (2:17) 14. O HOLY NIGHT/COVENTRY CAROL/ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY/SILENT NIGHT - (7:23) 15. AULD LANG SYNE - The Beach Boys (1:17)

Traditional Holiday Favorites - Various Artists - Save Our Schools

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Great Christmas Music for every age group!
Excellent mix of Holiday Music!

Traditional Holiday Favorites - Various Artists - Save Our Schools
Various Artists
Manufacturer: EMI Special Markets/Kelley Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0006SPSZS
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Product Description

One of the Hot Top Sellers for the Holiday Season. Excellent artists coming together to help our aging schools. The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole Mary's Boy Child - Little River Band Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Dean Martin Winter Wonderland - Bing Crosby Jingle Bells - Al Green Merry Christmas Baby - The Whispers The Best Christmas - Christopher Cross Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys Hey Santa! - Carnie & Wendy Wilson Christmas Needs Love To Be Christmas - Juice Newton On Christmas Morning - Steve Wariner December Makes Me Feel This Way - Dave Koz with Kenny Loggins I Saw Three Ships - Dan Fogelberg Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano

Customer Reviews:

Great Christmas Music for every age group!.......2005-01-18

This is a wonderful album for everyone! My family and friends really loved it!

Excellent mix of Holiday Music!.......2004-12-18

This CD is great because it has such a great mix of music with excellent artists. If you have never heard the Steve Wariner song or the Juice Newton, you will be blown away. Very touching! Hey Santa by the Wilsons is GREAT! This Holiday CD is a MUST BUY. It really got me in the Christmas spirit!

Stacy Roehl
San Diego,CA

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