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A holiday tradition for pop music lovers since 1963, A Christmas Gift For You from Philles Records (later re-issued as Phil Spector’s Christmas Album is being presented here track-by-track over the Yuletide season – all 13 songs in their RARE re-mixed two-track STEREO form!
Starting today, one track per day will be featured during the ‘Phil Spector 12 Days (+1) of Christmas Special ‘ which will end on December 24th.
Happy Holidays – and enjoy!
About ‘White Christmas’ – What is known is that the song was written by the great Irving Berlin. What isn’t certain is when and where he wrote it, but the most credible account has it being penned by him in 1940 in a hotel room in warm La Quinta, California.
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Trivia Stuff – WC was first performed in public on Christmas Day, 1941 by Bing Crosby on his NBC radio show The Kraft Music Hall; it later would become his signature song.
Bing recorded the song for the Decca Records label in late May of 1942 – reportedly in just 18 minutes. It was an early Christmas season release on July 30th! (which may partly explain why the record didn’t do particularly well initially)
It’s appeared on various Billboard charts every year until 1963 when it finally dropped off the Hot 100, and since 1942, his version has become the biggest selling single of all time (over 100 million copies worldwide).
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[NOTE]
Due to copyright issues, some audio song files may not play on smartphones, tablets or connected devices. A laptop, desktop PC or Mac may be required for optimal enjoyment.
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Darlene Love
(Track 1)
[1963]
‘A Christmas Gift For You’ Fact – The album was released on November 22, 1963 – the same day as the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
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Ones You May Have Missed: (The holiday season is busy!)
Track #2 FROSTY THE SNOWMAN / The Ronettes
Track #3 THE BELLS OF ST. MARY’S / Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans
Track #4 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN / The Crystals
Track #5 SLEIGH RIDE / The Ronettes
Track #6 MARSHMELLOW WORLD / Darlene Love
Track #7 I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS / The Ronettes
Track #8 RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER / The Crystals
Track #9 WINTER WONDERLAND / Darlene Love
Track #10 PARADE OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS / The Crystals
Track #11 CHRISTMAS (Baby Please Come Home) / Darlene Love
Track #12 HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS / Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans
Track #13 SILENT NIGHT / Phil Spector and Artists
Related: The BEATLES OFFICIAL FAN CLUB CHRISTMAS RECORDS (1963-1969)
THE BEATLES FIRST CHRISTMAS RECORD (1963)
THE BEATLES SECOND CHRISTMAS RECORD (1964)
THE BEATLES THIRD CHRISTMAS RECORD (1965)
THE BEATLES FOURTH CHRISTMAS RECORD (1966)
THE BEATLES FIFTH CHRISTMAS RECORD (1967)
THE BEATLES SIXTH CHRISTMAS RECORD (1968)
THE BEATLES SEVENTH CHRISTMAS RECORD (1969)
Related:
WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME / Paul McCartney + RARE Macca Holiday Track!
HAPPY XMAS (War Is Over) / John Lennon
I WANNA BE SANTA CLAUS / Ringo Starr
DING DONG; DING DONG / George Harrison
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Song Source: The Music Vault of HouseoftheHits, Inc.
Record Sleeve & Label Graphics: Courtesy of 45cat
