Child of Winter - Rachel and the Reindeerz

Music video by Rachel and the Reindeerz performing Child of Winter

Merry Christmas To You!

MSMUSIC and FOOTHILL RECORDS presents RACHEL AND THE REINDEERZ cover of the Beach Boys' 1974 Christmas tune "Child of Winter," written by Brian Wilson and Stephen Kalinich (and interpolating the old standard "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Gene Autry & Oakley Haldeman). This new version was produced by Alan Boyd and Mark Linett, and features Rachel Wolfe on lead and backing vocals, former Beach Boy David Marks on lead guitar, Dane Conover on tack piano, and Alan Boyd on the rest. Carnie and Wendy Wilson's kids (Lola & Luci Bonfiglio, and Leo, Beau, Jesse, & Willem Knutson) provided the recitation.

The video, starring Rachel and Stevie (with David and Alan), was directed and edited by Alan Boyd, and produced in collaboration with a stellar crew of highly talented Children of Winter: Chris M. Allport, Todd Friedrichsen, Tracy Landecker, Stephon Litwinczuk, Shannon Mansion, Todd Rosken and Billy Smith. Special thanks to Jenn Carno, Betty Collignon, Tina & Deni Carno, Mark Linett, Margaret Gwynne and Katie Muravez. Cameo appearances by Greg Bravard and Monty & Duncan Linett. Archival stock footage from the BPG collection.

The song is available now at Amazon in a limited edition vinyl release from MsMusic, and will be featured on the upcoming Stephen John Kalinich album, CALIFORNIA FEELING, coming soon from MsMusic and featuring all new recordings from Carnie and Wendy Wilson, The Honeys, David Marks, Carl B. Wilson, and many more!

The vinyl EP also includes "The Violin That Played Itself" by Steve Kalinich & Ali Helnwein, and Alan Boyd's "Christmas Bunny."

http://www.foothillrecords.com/

http://www.amazon.com/California-Christmas-Feeling-Kalinich-Reindeerz/dp/B004...

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[HollywoodBirdsMary]

Rachel Wolfe...A STAR IS BORN! That sheepish smile, that sweet voice, and those irresistible doe-eyes! Great production, great editing, great singing and great sense of fun.  Great god, you should be 'taking a lunch' with Brian Wilson this time next week. Cheers, Mary

[maric281]

Amazing! Rachel rocking rocks!

[Mikebb5m]

This is still fun to spin , even after Christmas...Hapy New Year to all Rachel Wolfe and Beach Boys fans !!

[thebchbys]

"The Lost Beach Boy" still rocks!

[thebchbys]

Love this version..Peace and Cheer everyone !

[melinetov11]

RACHEL!! When I met you a year ago I knew you were born to sing and be a STAR!

I am so proud of you and love what you have accomplished. Excellent work everyone.

Love,Melly

[melinetov11]

RACHEL!! When I met you a year ago I knew you were born to sing and be a STAR!

I am so proud of you and love what you have accomplished.

Love,Melly

[chrissyshalom]

Brilliant Song love the Video ! so Jolly :)

[Mikebb5m]

wow! This old Beach Boys song comes to life here on this video. Fun upbeat vocals from Rachel Wolfe and great production from Alan Boyd and co. This is what Brian had in mind originally I would guess when he wrote it. Original 1974 cut didn't quite get the job done IMO. I love this one!!

[wayneman711]

Best "new" Christmas song in years!

[tbirdtim]

Purty darn good version of this old hidden chestnut (no pun intended).