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This soul-centric, mid-century set is a powerhouse mixture
of reimagined Christmas standards and original hot wax
workouts certain to add extra voltage to this yearʼs holly
jolly hijinks. Boasting entries from legendary stylists Otis
Redding, James Brown and Isaac Hayes, Santa's Brand
New Bag also digs deep into the genreʼs rich vein of
holiday rarities. From the gorgeous doo-wop reverie of
Nelson Pigfoot & the Motivationsʼ “The Christmas Spirit”
to the hard blues groove of Big Daddy Ruckerʼs “Christmas in the Ghetto,” to the Soul Duoʼs extraordinary,
downbeat deep lament “Just a Sad Xmas,” these seldom
heard uptown masterpieces elevate Christmas to a higher
emotional plateau. Additionally enhanced with a
spirit-stirring boost of gospel, courtesy of the Salem Travelers and Sister Lucille Pope & the Pearly Gates, marvelous
instrumentals from King Curtis and Jimmy McGriff and
much more, this rates as a knock-out Yuletide collection.
CONDITION: NEW
01 The Christmas Song - King Curtis
02 Santa's Got A Brand New Bag (Poppa's Got A Brand New Bag) - Gary Walker
03 Merry Christmas To You - The Salem Travelers
04 Christmas Song - Lee Jackson & The Cadillac Baby Specials
05 Blue Christmas Blue - King Tones (Japan)
06 Christmas Greeting - Eddie Kendricks
07 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Temptations
08 White Christmas - Patti LaBell & The Blue Belles
09 Please Come Home For Christmas - Little Johnny Taylor
10 Just A Sad Xmas - The Soul Duo
11 Soulful Christmas - James Brown
12 My Letter To Santa – The Marshans
13 Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas – The Staple Singers
14 Christmas Greeting – The Supremes
15 Call Me For Christmas - Gary (U.S.) Bonds
16 You Won't Have To Wait Till Christmas - Lee Rogers
17 The Christmas Song (live) - Marvin Gaye
18 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Jimmy McGriff
19 Silent Night - Sister Lucille Pope & The Pearly Gates
20 Christmas In The Ghetto - Big Daddy (Ervin) Rucker
21 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – The Ronettes
22 Winter Snow - Isaac Hayes
23 Christmas In Vietnam - The Soul Searchers
24 A Funky Xmas To You - J. Hines And The Boys with Roy C.
25 White Christmas - Otis Redding
26 Christmas Time Again - Rueben Anderson
27 The Christmas Spirit - Nelson Pigfoot & The Motivations
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