Phil Spector Christmas Side 1

[dazedcat]

This is the greatest holiday record of them all. There's nothing better than this.

[NevadaBoss]

There is an old saying that says "Trust the Art, Not The Artist.."

No better example, ever, than Phil Spector.

A Timeless American Holiday Classic-- that will still be listened to in Xmas 2099...

[M1SSMAGIC]

phil was xmas even if he was a weardo i got abum in 1972 as xmas pressie

[TheMissMod]

This is the only thing I listen to at Christmas, apart from Lennon & McCartney's Chrimbo records and the Beatles Christmas Messages. Proper Christmas!!! God bless us, every one!

[Sincopare]

Spector: America's Beethoven?

[TheBabyboomkidof53]

he's a killer now but at one time ,before he went over the edge, he made great music....like this album. difficult to believe it could be the same guy.

[tickyreal]

WOW WOW WOWOWWWWWW...!!

[soundcrest]

Absolutely the best Christmas album ever. I was lucky to be an AM radio junkie when this was originally released. There has never been anything else like the "Wall of Sound" Always the first CD I listen to every year at Christmas time.

[ginabeana01]

My favorite Christmas Album EVER! we always listend to this when i was growing up, it takes me right back to being 8 years old....<3

[Hattieee]

this has got to be my favourite christmas album of all time!

[yojimbo81]

Wow. The cd is back in print and for sell on Amazon for less than $8. A company called Sundazed reissued the vinyl edition a few years back. Not only is it the best Christmas records, it's one of the best releases ever.

[Jody07984]

WOW!!! AWEsome!! This is one my favorite LPs of all time (as it is for so many). GREAT! JOB!!

[rainwooda]

the best there is

[jared1847823487]

This is an awesome Xmas CD, I've got it ... but it's a little short so plan for others. Harry Simeone is good too!

[RdVirus777]

this CD is the greatest Christmas CD ever. Every time I hear a song off of it I get this over whelming sense of happiness that nothing else can give me

[JOEYPUNKLOVE]

does anyone know the exact track list?

[ChristmasDave]

@JOEYPUNKLOVE 1. White Christmas - 2. Frosty The Snowman - 3. The Bells Of St. Mary - 4. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - 5. Sleigh Ride - 6. Marshmallow World - 7. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - 8. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - 9. Winter Wonderland - 10. Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers The Crystals - 11. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - 12. Here Comes Santa Claus - 13. Silent Night

[JOEYPUNKLOVE]

@ChristmasDave thanx

[MrAce2175]

@ChristmasDave I remember this album when i was a child. Best Christmas Album in the world. Even my kids love it!!!! Thanks :)

[Desiree50]

I must say this album is a real gem.I love every one of the songs.Peace,Des

[mtc1982mtc]

From Brazil

Congratulations... beautiful songs.

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

The FINE LINE between GENIUS and INSANITY is really true.

[retrotvluver]

Every Christmas for the last several years, I've wrapped my presents with this album playing. No kidding!

[Spiritsearcher101]

Best Christmas album ever!

[coffeecoffee25]

oh thank you for putting this on youtube!!!

[TheBabyboomkidof53]

best christmas record ever. even though I hate giving a murder credit for anything.

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@TheBabyboomkidof53 I will always believe that PHIL was the victim of circumstances. First the remark he made to that chauffer then the fact that Robert Blake and OJ had gotten off.

[TheBabyboomkidof53]

@THEMOJOMANsince1959 ha ha. I know what you mean. truth is people who have been praised in their lifetime do start believing there own publicity at times. the ego is very succeptable to flattery. they see themselfs as exceptional and wonder why you dont too. they do believe allowences should be made for them not made for others.

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@TheBabyboomkidof53 Yeah it's funny how one decision (most times a spit-decision) can really change one's life. I my radio career I once worked for Ted Turner when he only had 3 radio stations and WTBS (which was UHF) in Atlanta. I worked at his WGOW in Chattanooga,,we had meetings at the big office in Atlanta every 4-6weeks. At one meeting he was trying to get everyone to buy stock in a CABLE plan he had. Most of us thought he was just a snake oil salesman. That was 1971. I was stupid.

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@TheBabyboomkidof53 Most cable systems have WTBS (referred to as the Super Station). That's the same place. Also where CNN was born. In Atlanta it's still channel 17 UHF,,,if anyone has a knob TV yet. Strange how I got off on this when we were talking about Phil,,probably because Turner is an ODD BALL also. I was early for a meeting once and he was showing me his sailboat trophies in his office. Here I was barely making it and this millionaire is showing me that stuff. Strange World.

[spacepatrolman]

@THEMOJOMANsince1959 what was the remark ?[ there were 3 people that testified that he pulled guns on them in prior incidents john lennon would have too if he were still alive ,they have a very low rate of overturning homicide convictions on appeal in california

[Desiree50]

@THEMOJOMANsince1959 Remember he made a admission.I am a big Spector fan he gave us the wall of sound.Peace,Des

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@Desiree50 Have you ever heard the OLDIE "DESIREE" by THE CHARTS. Great oldie and slow dance song especially to slow dance like they did in DIRTY DANCING. It's here on YOUTUBE.

[Desiree50]

@THEMOJOMANsince1959 Thank you .i once looked for the song but couldnt find it.I just heard it in 2 versions.one fast one slow.I am Italian Amer.and was named after my grandmother.my real name is Desaria,but was never called by that name.It was my dad mothers name and my mom made sure i was called DESIREE LOL. Ilike the slower version better and i did hear the song a long time ago.funny i saw dirty dancing and dont remember hearing it.I was born in 53 but im more of the 60s songs.Peace,Des.

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@Desiree50 You misunderstood,,I meant it is a slow dance number,,like the songs where the dancers,,dance in private in DIRTY DANCING. Where BABY comes in and is shocked by "the grinding" they do when they dance. The slow version on here was THE HIT. I was in radio for quite a few years and played it many times. webpage is

THEMOJOMAN*COM

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@THEMOJOMANsince1959 You want the one on the EVERLAST (orange label) record. The one with their pictures on the WAND record is a remake,,,that's faster,,never was a hit. It says DESIRIE but it's pronounced the same,, I love the song and I love the name. I almost named my daughter that name years ago,,but we settled on SHERI LYNN.

[Desiree50]

@THEMOJOMANsince1959 I got you now Mojo man.You seem like a real cool cat .So you were Dee Jay? So you know you stuff.Thats cool.Now i know where to turn to when im looking for a certain oldie and cant remember the name LOL.Just today i heard a one hit wonder call lonely boy by some one by the last name Lewis?? I think he also wrote the welcome back Kotter song too.I will be sure to check out you webpage.Stay GRoovy,Des

[youthchoir1]

It is very unfortunate that these awesome artist's have to deal with all of the backlash. Awesome Christmas recording.

[pindrops1]

The Wall Of Sound! Consists of about three drum-kits! Class!

[Bongoisking]

If a genius record producer can't shoot a B Movie actress, I no longer want to be right

[DylansDrFilth]

Crazy Phil..May he rot in jail forever!,but this is the greatest Christmas album ever made..PERIOD!!

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@DylansDrFilth Strange world huh? Here this genius millionaire is in jail for something stupid he did,,what a waste. That girls life and his FOR WHAT??

[TheRetltbcpd124]

The Wall.

[one5643]

This album is my clearest memory of christma as a kid. This, the snowman earrings that my mum used to wear; and a little candle train made up of 4 or 5 carriages.

The music is the only one that still exists.

[GlenQuagmireful]

@one5643 that is absolutely beautiful. It is a towering album, and the most fabulous representation of Christmas that I have. Next week the immortal Darlene Love will be singing "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" on David Letterman and I can't wait. Merry Christmas.

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@GlenQuagmireful I was "in radio" ROCK for many years and "way back there" I would wonder if that tremendous little black girl would ever get recoginzed,,as years went by she finally did. When I saw her as Danny Glover's wife in Lethal Weapon I knew she was GETTING HER DUE,FINALLY "DARLENE LOVE" is a treasure.

[kevinturvy]

Spector will be having his xmas dinner in jail, all sat around in the chow hall and listening to this album, then its back to there cells to watch back to the future..

Wonder if Phil is thinking about his victims family over this xmas period... Doubt it !!!!

Great album by a genius producer/madman killer

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@kevinturvy Sometimes I feel sorry for him and sometimes I think GOOD,,STAY LOCKED UP!! I worked with some very talented people in radio and often times a few of them were their own worst enemy. Many times I was like that MY OWN WORST ENEMY. I made the wrong decision many times.

[HollyumiAndTheMusic]

im putting up the crimbo tree

[HollyumiAndTheMusic]

im putting up the crimbo tree

[HollyumiAndTheMusic]

im putting up the crimbo tree

[kathandandy]

This IS Christmas!!

[sourjellybaby]

The ONLY Christmas collection album you should own

[Newtwist75]

@sourjellybaby And it is the only that I own.

[RealoveGSR]

I am so glad Zooey Deschanel recommended this on her Tumblr. This album has probably changed my entire Christmas experience. Thank you, Zooey! Happy holidays, everyone!

[mohinderbauer]

Great Album. Phil Spector is crazy, but he produced excellent music.

This album would've done better commercially if it hadn't been released after the JFK assassination.

[pcimmino]

Was that Sonny Bono on the drums?

[EttaCrisp]

@pcimmino - didn't phil spector have a couple of drum sets in his songs?

[EttaCrisp]

@pcimmino - i think Cher featured a lot with the backing singers as her voice has a great low range!

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@pcimmino Sonny Bono AND Cher were involved in much of what Phil did, Sonny started off as a song writer and worked with Phil.

[chipmonkbrighton]

you can still buy it in the UK

[tony671]

this IS THE christmas ALBUM CLASSIC

[gooner76]

the best xmas lp ever

[thundergirth]

Forget all the so called "Best Xmas CD's" this is the only Xmas album you'll ever need!

[ISEGARD67]

phil spectors christmas gift album, is the best christamas album ever

[ThePinkFloydPig]

@ISEGARD67 and best christmas gift ever also!

[adryan108]

who is singing this song? a white christmas?

[Classicrocker6119]

Outstanding!!! A true Chrystmas classic!!!

[HardWarUK]

late 60's was the best for Xmas - then came the 70's dour - the 80's me me me, the 90's dour again, and the no empathy 00's and 10's!

[saguaroboy]

It's just so mad Spector devoted all his considerable musical muscle to what were previously silly little seasonal trifles. Alternately hair-raising and melancholy.

[jazzstars]

A time when you really got that Christmas feeling.

[loekie64]

Brian Wilson's favorite album!!!

[DraculasNephew]

HAL BLAINE!

[MingnonDunn]

@DraculasNephew and how...his fade on The Bell's of St. Mary's is to die for!!

[saguaroboy]

@DraculasNephew The sound of a hundred drum sets being dropped off the roof!

[junior69409a]

bom demais, não se ve mais musicas de natal hoje em dia,até o espirito nessa época era outra,as pessoas tinha mais vida e calor humano.essa musica faz lembrar e sentir um pouco essa época!

[junior69409a]

bom demais!!!

[lensjockeyvideo]

so obvious how perfect his technique and style were for these songs. The intimate overpacked studio sound really evokes a close gathering. The drumming in Frosty The Snowman is superb. hahah when else could you say that?

[jessiib12]

This has been my father's and my favourite Christmas album ever. We decorate the tree to it every year :)

[ronetteloverz]

Great renditions of classic songs. Too bad it was released around the time

that JFK was assassinated and people were not in a happy mood.

[HIGHSCHOOLHOP]

This is one great Christmas album. Plenty of talent pictured on the album cover. You are looking at some of the best vocal groups of the 60's. I have always enjoyed their Christmas songs. (Laura Lamar High School Class of 1964 Homer City PA.)

[alzahad]

An American classic, from the 'Orson Welles' of music ! Phil Spector. IT DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS ! Untarnishable Memories of a far better time and a happy America ! Brad Savage ---

[KeoJacoby]

Phil Spector was called the boy with the midas touch in the 60"s. To me this is good old classic Christmas.

[twochaudio]

Is there a better christmas album? Phil had guns blazen on this album

[KillerWhale99]

I first heard this album as a kid in the 1960's and it still sounds great. Merry Xmas from Cambridge, England.

[gymnastix]

You're absolutely correct--it does still sound great, the Christmas gift that keeps on giving!

And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010 from (near) Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA--the town bordering on the west, Arlington, Mass.

[HardWarUK]

@gymnastix Had one of my best Xmas's EVER in Boston 19 Xmas's ago! Thank you for showing me such a wonderful time! You are my favourite American city and may everybody in Boston and Cambridge have a wonderful Xmas from London, England!

[gymnastix]

By the way, my old band shared a bill with Ronnie Bennett Spector Greenfield, now about 11 years ago. It was a lot of fun, although it wasn't one of her "fabulous" Christmas shows.

However, the following year, I did have the opportunity to see and hear Ronnie play a Christmas show in New York, performing duets with Joey Ramone of The Ramones and some guy named Keith Richards (from a band that originated in your neck of the woods).

Now that show was "absolutely fabulous!"

[KillerWhale99]

Keef and the Stones were from Dartford in Kent about 80 miles from me although they started playing in Richmond-on-Thames I think which is just outside London.

I played a couple of gigs over Xmas myself and we did a bluesy version of Whte Christmas too.

[jammmon]

@gymnastix

Wake up

[skarthi2]

A Happy Christmas to all around the World from London England - and to say a great classic from the Phil Spector recording artistes of the 60's

[JrFLYnnIV]

Excellent!

[stafylides]

Absolutely marvellous! Thanks Dave.

Merry Xmas to all!

[Jadeno]

xoxoxo to Christmas Dave for posting the best Christmas album EV-AR!!!

[Phundaze]

My all Time favorite Xmas album! I have it on Vinyl, Tape and CD!

[VinDcator]

Thank you, for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dockrocket1]

#1 Christmas CD , LP Ever !

[francisb528]

The best!

[wftjet]

Love the drumming on Frosty the Snowman.

[wellychef]

theres something about this sound that really makes christmas music sound really warming and nostalgic! thanx for uploading. i remeber when i first saw this album for sale on cd, i was thrilled, before 2002 it was only available in the uk on casette or vinyl! happy christmas!

[JimmyRimsphere]

Thanks a lot for the upload! merry christmas

[lispecial200]

Great,I was feeling very down until I stumbled on this album.Reminds me of being a kid again,thanks.

[FRANCYWILLOW]

@lispecial200 

[Kevinz63]

It really doesn't get better than this.

[EverElizabeth]

i love your shares Robbie...hugs, Lizzie !!!

[sixitiesking]

The first ever Ronnie Spector Darlene Love A Christmas Gift For You live concerts Dec 11, 2009 Parilla Pac Rockville MD & Dec 17, 2009 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank NJ. Darlene Love For The Holidays live Dec 13, 2009 BB Kings NYC & Dec 20, 2009 Bergen Pac Englewood NJ. Ronnie Spector's Christmas Party live Dec 19-20 BB Kings NYC. Darlene Love sings Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) on The Late Show with David Lettermen Dec 23, 2009 CBS TV. Happy Holidays!

[wellychef]

@sixitiesking tooooo many facts! stick with the season an just enjoy the genious of phil spector! ( no offence implied)

[thegrammarfairy]

Thanks for this, Christmas Dave!!! I'd been looking up each individual track....

[lisa1gas]

this is the greatest .......

brings me back to the best Christmases

I had.....great channel!

thanks minkeyelashes for the heads up!

[MinkEyeLashes]

This would have to bethe best Christmas party album ever. Every track is a winner....you don't get fabulous vocals like this anymore. Drop by my 60's channel soo. Robbie.

[louloubeb]

Very nice voice

5*

[pelikaaann]

Yes -this is rocking Christmas.-I have this record for over 20 years-and I love it.....-every year!

[MultiKimD]

This is the best Christmas Album EVER. Bought it years ago on record, how have it on CD .... play it every Christmas!

[mysterymac38]

I put off buying this album last year but this year I couldnt resist. I just can't see going through life without it.

[filmbuff57]

Great Girl Group Christmas Classics from the master of the wall of sound, Phil Spector! Darlene Love was great on this cut of Sleigh Ride and other favorites on this special Christmas album form the early 1960s. I pull this album out every Christmas and play it over and over.

[24hrpartynow]

I like rap and Phil Spector...SORRY.

[roachy333]

This whole collection is so good musically that I (a confessed official hater of Christmas) am even starting to come around to actually wanting Xmas to arrive even more often... as an excuse to blast this out on repeat!!! (hell, I never thought I'd ever say that...so it must be out of this world!)

I just wish that I was raised as a child on such a masterpiece...this should be the top of everyone's list for xmas music...even deaf people! ;-)

an absolute recording gem....thanks phil & co.

[Tammypresley]

I love this album. reminds me of when i was younger , and my dad . Happy days !!!

[abbeyharry1952]

This  Is Good

Nice Video

5*****

Thanks for sharing

Keep Smiling

[TL250Rider]

Recorded at Gold Star Recording Studios in Los Angeles California in 1963. This is the greatest Christmas Album ever recorded in the History of Rock N Roll

EXTRA EXTRA It is back in print.

My Great Nephew will love this album

[djt2nd]

best ever xmas album

[rocmaven]

Ronnie Spector Xmas Show on Dec.4 Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville CT & Dec.

19-20 BB Kings New York City. Darlene Love Christmas Show Dec.13 BB Kings New York City. The first ever Ronnie Spector Darlene Love A Christmas Gift For You Dec.11 Parilla Pac Montgomery College Rockville MD & Dec 17 Count Basie Theatre(Benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth) Red Bank NJ.Darlene

Love w/guests Steven Van Zandt, Leslie Gore & Paul Shaffer Dec.20 at Bergen Pac Englewood NJ. Darlene on Lettermen Dec 23.

[Emmamoo]

Wall of Sound sounds alright on my computer speakers cause I have a decent woofer. Mind you listening to this on the old stereo system we had with the best woofer on it can't be beat. Damn I can't remember what make it was now...(70's era)

[lovestopanic]

the person who recommended this album to me has just become the love of my life. even if he does have sideburns incredible enough to succesfully inflitrate the american political system...

[Supergungun]

The Wall of Sound is one of the best music production methods I've ever heard. I love Phil Spector's work. It certainly beats the crap out of rap. I'm sure anyone who tries to downplay its importance is a supporter of rap.

[jhvscs]

Not really any basis for comparison really is there? Its like comparing Ulysses with a bacon sandwhich

[Supergungun]

You dare defy the greatness of Phil Spector?

[jhvscs]

lol no, but I daren't deny the greatness of rap either

[Supergungun]

Rap is noise, not music.

[jhvscs]

each to their own. You are missing out mind :P Have a Merry Christmas

[Nadine91273]

jhyscs: Anyone who doesn't appreciate the beauty of good rap is not a true lover of music, only someone who likes to wallow in their own taste. And, your right what does that have to do with this? anyway?

[jhvscs]

Well said, and judging by your favourites you too have an eclectic taste in music. How do people expect beautiful music to infltrate a closed mind? Merry Christmas for when it comes!

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@Supergungun Chuck Berry was on one of last Tonight Shows with JOHNNY CARSON and Johnny ask him what he thought of RAP,,,Chuck Berry said that ain't music,who wants a bunch of guys with gold chains jumping in their face

[M3town3]

Rap sux 100%, Phil Spector is the greatest musician ever to 100%. Bastardness kill!

[jhvscs]

obviously you are welcome to your opinions, and here is mine: Generalising sux.

[M3town3]

I will love to make my Spector loving friends give you the thumbs down!

[bobosein]

mmm bacon

[THEMOJOMANsince1959]

@Supergungun RAP ruined real Rock& Roll that's why Country got bigger,,you can identify. ROCK&ROLL is just COUNTRY without a steel guitar and fiddle. CCR & The EAGLES got big because they sound a tiny bit country

[wayne109]

the greatest album ever made

[xployt1]

This production technique worked well with the technology of time. With the advent of stereo, Spector's "Wall of Sound" was found out! It even sounds bad on laptop speakers....

[rocmaven]

The first ever Ronnie Spector Darlene Love A Christmas Gift For You live shows- Dec 11 Parilla Pac Montgomery College Rockville MD and Dec 17 The Count Basie theatre Red Bank NJ.

[andreagarcia25]

almost time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[287750km]

While this is a great Christmas album, it is still a muddled mess. You cannot hear each instrument and everything is jumbled together. I guess it's just due to that so-called "wall of sound".

[sickkat44]

youre crazy! either find it on clean vinyl and play it on a good turntable, or buy an import cd. anything downloaded here sounds like shit. hardly muddled, and certainly not a mess.

[denvereddennis]

denvereddennis has shared a video with you on YouTube:

[zwroble]

By far the BEST Christmas Album EVER!!!!!

[lajas46]

I'll add a little bit more to it. I consider it one of the best Rock and Roll albums of ALL_TIMES.

[meowzer999]

Is it *Ronnie* singing Marshmallow World...that song totally rocks

[spacepatrolman]

NO, that is darlene love .

[xerxes7]

One of the greatest christmas albums ever. I wonder how many of you know what serious crime he committed recently, although being a celebrity he ofcourse was aquitted a la OJ Simpson.

[DCheshireCat]

Spector has not been acquitted. Actually, it looks there's a good shot he may go for 18 years. The retrial's almost over and the prosecution just wrapped it up today. So now it's Phil's turn to explain how he had no part in Lana Clarkson winding up dead from a gun shot in Spector's house on Feb 3 2003.

[Sw33td011]

i wonder if they still sell this in stores

[ChristmasDave]

This CD was discontinued by the manufacturer. However you can still download a mp3 album from Amazon for $7.99.

[t0mme1981]

@ChristmasDave: I heard the CD is being re-released with a free wig and loaded hand gun. The perfect gift to recreate your favourite Phil Spector-themed Christmas!

[AaronSmith0]

@Sw33td011 I remember when the advert for this CD was on telly. The CD was on today as decorations were going up.

[USAlovesCanada]

@Sw33td011 Shame on the manufacturer for discontinuing it here! Its well worth whatever you have to pay for it. There is a guy who on here who collects "Phil" stuff - Ronnettes in particular. He sells his items at very reasonable prices and his response time and packaging is just the very best. Try contacting him as you stay a good chance that he will have it. Good luck and good good listening.

[utubemusiccritic]

Merry Christmas, everyone!

[mrob75]

What a gift Phil Spector gave to the world! Wow, this is totally kick-ass!

[msjacksoncounty]

no, it really doesn't snow too much in LA. No snow, just lots of "snow", if you catch my hint

[justinbluehall]

Hey,Thank you!

[braybeatles]

this is quite awesome and powerful stuff. i'm going to buy it tmrw