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A holiday tradition for pop music lovers since 1963, A Christmas Gift For You from Philles Records (aka ‘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 ‘HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS’ – Correctly titled Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), it was another Christmas classic first done in 1947 by “The Singing Cowboy” Gene Autry.
It ended up a Top 10 holiday smash for Gene on both the Billboard Pop and Country charts that year (#9 and #5 respectively).
Over the decades, it’s been covered by many recording stars such as Doris Day, Alvin & The Chipmunks, The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Billy Idol, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey, the group Chicago and many others.
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Trivia Stuff – One of the more popular remakes of HCSC was by Elvis Presley on his 1957 holiday record Elvis’ Christmas Album.
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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.
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans
(Track #12)
[1963]
https://youtu.be/UPwresHlHxs
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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 #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 #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
