The Beach Boys' Christmas Album cover

The Beach Boys' Christmas Album

The Beach Boys · 1964

61 min · 26 tracks · rock & roll · surf music

Joyful harmonies and lush arrangements meld traditional holiday classics with surf rock flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic holiday vibes
  • short, cheerful listening bursts
  • joyful festive background music
  • playful seasonal energy
  • warm, comforting arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 9, 1964, 'The Beach Boys' Christmas Album' came during the band's commercial peak, following their iconic album 'Pet Sounds'. This festive offering showcased their signature vocal harmonies while expanding their musical repertoire into seasonal territory. It was a unique entry in their catalog that highlighted both their creativity and adaptability.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beatles· Simon & Garfunkel· The Byrds

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Little Saint Nick 2:03
  • 2 The Man With All the Toys 1:34
  • 3 Santa’s Beard 2:03
  • 4 Merry Christmas, Baby 2:23
  • 5 Christmas Day 1:48
  • 6 Frosty the Snowman 1:59
  • 7 We Three Kings of Orient Are 4:06
  • 8 Blue Christmas 3:12
  • 9 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 2:23
  • 10 White Christmas 2:32
  • 11 I’ll Be Home for Christmas 2:48
  • 12 Auld Lang Syne 1:24
  • 13 Little Saint Nick (single version) 2:10
  • 14 Auld Lang Syne (alternate mix) 1:25
  • 15 Little Saint Nick (alternate version) 2:06
  • 16 Child of Winter (Christmas Song) 2:50
  • 17 Santa’s Got an Airplane 3:13
  • 18 Christmas Time Is Here Again 3:04
  • 19 Winter Symphony 3:02
  • 20 (I Saw Santa) Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 2:24
  • 21 Melekalikimaka 2:36
  • 22 Bells of Christmas 2:46
  • 23 Morning Christmas 3:26
  • 24 Toy Drive Public Service Announcement 1:23
  • 25 Dennis Wilson Christmas Message 0:33
  • 26 Brian Wilson Christmas Interview 2:34

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