While I don't generally pick favorites, as each year passes this record has gotten deeper and deeper into my soul, and I could probably say that it's my favorite rock n roll Christmas single.
One area that wasn't explored very deeply by US garage bands was the Christmas record; however, Chicago's Saturday's Children were way too sophisticated to be called a garage band.
Here, the band (deeply influenced by the Beatles) melds "Deck The Halls" with Dave Brubeck's jazz standard "Take Five' and turns it into a jazzy, quasi-psychedelic number that I almost guarantee will bring on some holiday cheer. This group had an incredible knack for harmonies, and tackle the tricky 5/4 time signature with ease making for the most hypnotic Christmas record I've ever heard. The other side ("Christmas Sounds") is an exceptional holiday original showcasing their excellent group harmonies and songwriting skill.
from 1966...
SATURDAY'S CHILDREN - CHRISTMAS SOUNDS
b/w DECK FIVE
3 comments:
Merry Christmas to you and your family Mr See. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and musical knowledge. We are all grateful. From Johnnie K and Family in Auckland New Zealand
Merry Christmas to you and your family Mr See. Thank you for your kindness, generosity and musical knowledge. We are all grateful. From Johnnie K and Family in Auckland New Zealand
Hope you have a great Christmas Derek. Love that Saturday's Children track.
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