Various - Rockin’ Rollin’ Santa Claus. A Red Hot Rhythm & Blues Christmas Party LP

Rockin’ Rollin’ Santa Claus (Black Vinyl, 180 Gram Vinyl)

Available at Bennies Fifties and the online Fifties Store

Get ready for the hottest holiday party of the year with Rockin’ Rollin’ Santa Claus – a fiery collection of rhythm & blues, early rock ’n roll, doo-wop and soulful Christmas classics straight from the 1950s and early 1960s. Pressed on heavyweight 180g black vinyl, this album gathers festive favorites from Sonny Boy Williamson, The Ronettes, Chuck Berry, Carla Thomas, The Staple Singers, Jimmy McCracklin, and many more.

From the raw blues of Sonny Boy’s Christmas Blues to the wild teen R&B of The Hepsters’ Rockin’ & Rollin’ with Santa Claus, this compilation bursts with vintage holiday charm. Nathaniel Mayer delivers a frantic plea in Mr. Santa Claus (Bring Me My Baby), Chuck Berry gives us a smooth blues groove with Merry Christmas Baby, and Carla Thomas, The Penguins, and The Ronettes add sweet seasonal magic.

A perfect pick for fans of R&B, early rock ’n roll, and retro Christmas vibes. This swinging collection will keep your holiday celebrations going straight through New Year’s!

Packaging / Technical Details

Black Vinyl

180g audiophile pressing

Authentic R&B & rock ’n roll Christmas compilation

Featuring legendary artists from the ’50s and ’60s

Perfect for holiday festivities & collectors

Tracklist

Side A

Sonny Boy’s Christmas Blues – Sonny Boy Williamson – 2:37

Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas – Carla Thomas – 2:47

Mr. Santa Claus (Bring Me My Baby) – Nathaniel Mayer – 2:23

Merry Christmas Baby – Chuck Berry – 3:14

The Last Month Of The Year – The Staple Singers – 2:25

Christmas In Jail – The Youngsters – 2:04

A Christmas Prayer – The Penguins – 2:58

Christmas Comes But Once A Year – Amos Milburn – 2:19

The Christmas Song – Big Dee Irwin & Little Eva – 3:03

Side B

Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues) – Johnny Otis Orch – 4:07

Christmas Blues – Washboard Pete (Ralph Willis) – 2:38

Rockin’ & Rollin’ with Santa Claus – The Hepsters – 2:11

Christmas Time Pt. 1 – Jimmy McCracklin – 2:20

No Room in the Hotel – Lou Rawls & The Chosen Gospel Singers – 2:24

Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes – 3:06

Watch Them Resolutions – Babs Gonzales – 3:33

New Year’s Resolution – Roy Milton & His Solid Senders – 2:32