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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!
One track per day will be featured during the holiday season during the ‘Phil Spector 12 Days (+1) of Christmas Special ‘ which will end on December 24th (Links for the tracks you may have missed thus far are below).
Happy Holidays – and enjoy!
About ‘The Bells Of St. Mary’s’ : The origin of TBOSM’s goes back to 1917. It was penned by E. Emmett Adams and Douglas Furber, who were inspired by the sound of the ringing bells after visiting the oldest house of worship in Southampton, England, St. Mary’s Church.
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Trivia Stuff: It’s one of the lesser-known seasonal songs because it has no direct lyrical references to Christmas and the holiday season.
But from from the revival of the song during a Christmas-time pageant scene in a 1945 Bing Crosby/Ingrid Bergman movie of the same name, both the film and song have since been synonymous with the Yuletide season.
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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.
THE BELLS OF ST. MARY’S
Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans
(Track #3)
[1963]
‘A Christmas Gift For You’ Fact: The album jacket and promotional photos were taken in Los Angeles in the late summer of 1963. Being still quite warm in L.A., all the artists involved on album became very uncomfortable in the heavy Christmas costumes (from Darlene Love via correspondent Doug Thompson).
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Ones You May Have Missed: (The holiday season is busy!)
Track #1 WHITE CHRISTMAS / Darlene Love
Track #2 FROSTY THE SNOWMAN / The Ronettes
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
