Santa Is Rockin' And Rollin' (CD)

The perfect Christmas present for those who are fed up of being tortured with the worst tearjerkers towards the close of each year - Bill Murray and the groundhog send their greetings! -There's plenty on your ears here, with rockabilly at its very best. -In addition to a few classics that are a must, this CD delivers a total of 25 carefully selected rockabilly highlights that leave nothing to be desired. -Guests at your Christmas party include Patty Surbey & The Canadian V.I.P.'s, Donny Burns, Marcel Martel, The Four Imperials, Sandy Center, Charlie Stewart, Bill Parker, Tommy Lee & The Orbits and Big Bud. -The illustrated booklet contains short brief bios of all the artists, written by Bill Dahl, and the re-mastering ensures an exquisite sound experience. Along with all the requisite gift giving and devout religiosity that define the Christmas holidays, another tradition gains traction every year: the release of Bear Family Records® ' annual Yuletide collection. The powers-that-be have outdone themselves this year, bringing us a holly jolly haul of Yuletide rarities in a package guaranteed to find its way into the front ranks of your favorite Christmas compilations. Whether you opt for the 16-song LP version or the 25-track CD, enough surprises distinguish this collection to delight any fan of holiday musical fare with a rocking flair. A definite Canadian flavor runs through this one thanks to selections by Patty Surbey & The Canadian V.I.P.'s, Donny Burns, and Marcel Martel, but that's only the beginning as fascinating obscurities by The Four Imperials, Sandy Center, country singer Charlie Stewart, rockabilly Bill Parker, Minneapolis rockers Tommy Lee & The Orbits, and R&B shouter Big Bud are hot enough to melt a snowbank. But chances are at least a few of these charming ditties will be new to your ears, making this the perfect soundtrack for exchanging presents under the tree on Xmas morning! >>Also available as vinyl LP (30cm) with 16 tracks, BAF18076

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