Christmas With the Beach Boys

Beach Boys - Christmas With the Beach Boys

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Artist: Beach Boys
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2004-10-05
Music Label: Capitol
Soundtracks:

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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Free Music Review: This is a rip off, but a glorious rip off.
Hit: 5 Stars

Like the person who previously left a comment has said, this is exactly the same as the other Beach Boys release "The Ultimate Christmas" with one song missing. However, i personally haven't ever seen that release sold anywhere, and i only have a copy that my friend made me. So even though that release already exists, it's still cool that they decided to re-release it for this years holiday season, since it's a top notch Christmas album with wonderful Christmas songs that i listen to every holiday season ever since i discovered it.

The first half is better than the other half, since it's essentially the original Beach Boys Christmas album that was officially released in 1964. They were in their prime then, and their voices are gorgeous as usual. Perfect for these songs, including the cute little pop tunes that Brian wrote himself, like the big Christmas season hit "Little Saint Nick". Out of the seasonal covers, "Blue Christmas" is my favorite. We won't hear Brian singing this beautifully solo until around the Pet Sounds album.

The second half is also very enjoyable, but not as good since this is the late 70s now, and needless to say the Beach Boys aren't as good as they used to be. That's really nit-picking though since it's really nice to have more Beach Boys Christmas songs besides just the original 1964 album. My favorites include the flopped obscure 1974 single "Child Of Winter", the absolutely gorgeous and romantic "Morning Christmas" by Dennis Wilson, and Brian's "Winter Symphony". The rest are quite good as well, only complaint here is that some of the songs are actually tunes from the 1978 album MIU turned into Christmas songs. That's not the group's fault though because these Christmas songs came first before they were rejected by the record company.

So if you don't already have these Christmas songs, definitely buy! It's one of the best Christmas albums out there it'll be a perfect addition to your Christmas music collection. If you already have the Ultimate Christmas release, then don't bother. Nothing new on here, and it's just a re-release to take advantage of the holiday season. Needless to say, i hope that more people buy it and discover either the Beach Boys's music as a whole, or at least appreciate them through Christmas songs. I personally can't wait to hear this album again, as i've been saving it for the holiday season.

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Christmas With the Beach Boys Poster

2004 holiday release from the Rock legends led by the bottomless creative mind of Brian Wilson. Christmas music has always been filled with wonder and beauty but the Beach Boys are one of the few bands that have been able to successfully blend in a Rock 'n' Roll heart. Their harmonies are heaven-sent and Wilson's arrangements manage to transcend both Rock and holiday music, creating a sound all its own. This compilation features 25 tracks including 'Little Saint Nick', 'The Man With All The Toys', 'Santa's Beard', 'Merry Christmas, Baby', 'Frosty The Snowman', 'Christmas Day' and many more. EMI. .

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

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