The Hollyridge Strings

The Hollyridge Strings

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The Hollyridge Strings, an American studio orchestra formed in 1964, specialized in easy‑listening arrangements of contemporary pop hits and recorded for Capitol Records. Their debut release, The Beach Boys Songbook (1964), featured orchestral covers of popular tracks and established the group’s signature style, followed by The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2 (1965) and Christmas Favorites (1965). In the week of July 4, 1964, their rendition of "All My Loving" by The Beatles entered the Billboard Hot 100 at Number 93, marking the group’s brief chart appearance. Producers Stu Phillips, Mort Garson, and Perry Botkin, Jr. guided the ensemble’s arrangements, while the orchestra interpreted songs by The Four Seasons, Elvis Presley, Simon & Garfunkel, and Nat "King" Cole. The group ceased activity in the early 1970s, concluding a decade‑long contribution to the classical crossover genre.

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09
Jingle Bells / Jingle Bell Rock (1996 Remaster)
The Hollyridge Strings
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
05:14
Writer: James Pierpont - James Ross Boothe - Joseph Carleton Beal / Composers: James Pierpont - James Ross Boothe - Joseph Carleton Beal
02
Please Please Me
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:45
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
07
God Only Knows
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:40
Composers: Brian Wilson - Tony Asher
11
Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:31
Composers: Hans Carste - Charles Tobias
15
Strawberry Fields Forever
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
03:00
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
05
In My Room
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:54
Composers: Gary Usher - Brian Wilson
09
Wendy
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:15
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
01
Winter Wonderland
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:38
Writer: Richard B. Smith - Felix Bernard / Composers: Richard B. Smith - Felix Bernard
02
Don't Worry, Baby
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:22
Composers: Brian Wilson - Roger Christian
01
I Want To Hold Your Hand
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:27
Writer: Paul McCartney - John Lennon / Composers: Paul McCartney - John Lennon
09
Surfer Girl
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:21
Composers: Brian Wilson
04
Dance, Dance, Dance
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:14
Composers: Brian Wilson - Carl Wilson - Mike Love
08
The Warmth Of The Sun
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:48
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
10
Help Me, Rhonda
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:23
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
01
Good Vibrations
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
03:50
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
08
Wouldn't It Be Nice
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:32
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love - Tony Asher
02
Caroline, No
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:04
Composers: Tony Asher - Brian Wilson
11
Be True To Your School
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:32
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
04
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:15
Writer: J. Fred Coots - Haven Gillespie / Composers: J. Fred Coots - Haven Gillespie
03
Sloop John B
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:17
Composers: Brian Wilson

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The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
℗ 2022 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1996
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
01
I Want To Hold Your Hand
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:27
Writer: Paul McCartney - John Lennon / Composers: Paul McCartney - John Lennon
02
Please Please Me
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:45
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
03
From Me To You
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:15
Writer: Paul McCartney - John Lennon / Composers: Paul McCartney - John Lennon
04
P.S. I Love You
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:11
Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
05
A Hard Day's Night
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
03:01
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
06
If I Fell
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:15
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
07
Ticket To Ride
The Hollyridge Strings
The Best Of The Beatles Songbook
02:58
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
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The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
℗ 2011 Capitol Records, LLC
01-07-1967
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
01
Good Vibrations
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
03:50
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
02
Caroline, No
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:04
Composers: Tony Asher - Brian Wilson
03
Sloop John B
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:17
Composers: Brian Wilson
04
Dance, Dance, Dance
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:14
Composers: Brian Wilson - Carl Wilson - Mike Love
05
California Girls
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:03
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
06
Little Deuce Coupe
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
01:53
Composers: Brian Wilson - Roger Christian
07
God Only Knows
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook Vol. 2
02:40
Composers: Brian Wilson - Tony Asher
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Christmas Favorites
℗ 2008 Capitol Records, LLC
04-10-1965
Christmas Favorites
01
Winter Wonderland
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:38
Writer: Richard B. Smith - Felix Bernard / Composers: Richard B. Smith - Felix Bernard
02
Jingle Bells
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:47
Writer: James Pierpont / Composers: James Pierpont
03
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:49
Writer: Mel Tormé - Robert Wells / Composers: Mel Tormé - Robert Wells
04
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:15
Writer: J. Fred Coots - Haven Gillespie / Composers: J. Fred Coots - Haven Gillespie
05
Santa's Got A Brand New Bag
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:19
Composers: Stu Phillips
06
Jingle Bell Rock
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:23
Writer: James Ross Boothe - Joseph Carleton Beal / Composers: James Ross Boothe - Joseph Carleton Beal
07
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
The Hollyridge Strings
Christmas Favorites
02:56
Writer: Hugh Martin / Composers: Ralph Blane
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The Nat King Cole Song Book
℗ 1965 Capitol Records, LLC
29-03-1965
The Nat King Cole Song Book
01
Unforgettable
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:57
Writer: Irving Gordon / Composers: Irving Gordon
02
It's Only A Paper Moon
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:50
Writer: Yip Harburg - Harold Arlen - Billy Rose / Composers: Yip Harburg - Harold Arlen - Billy Rose
03
Somewhere Along The Way
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:45
Writer: Sammy Gallop - Ada Kurtz / Composers: Sammy Gallop - Ada Kurtz
04
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:49
Writer: Mel Tormé - Robert Wells / Composers: Mel Tormé - Robert Wells
05
Ramblin' Rose
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:17
Composers: Noel Sherman - Joe Sherman
06
Pretend
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:17
Writer: Lew Douglas - Cliff Parman - Frank Lavere - Dan Belloc / Composers: Lew Douglas - Cliff Parman - Frank Lavere - Dan Belloc
07
L-O-V-E
The Hollyridge Strings
The Nat King Cole Song Book
02:23
Writer: Bert Kaempfert - Milton Gabler / Composers: Bert Kaempfert - Milton Gabler
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Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
℗ 2015 Capitol Records, LLC
11-01-1965
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
01
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
The Hollyridge Strings
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
02:12
Composers: Bernie Lowe - Kal Mann
02
Heartbreak Hotel
The Hollyridge Strings
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
02:35
Composers: Tommy Durden - Mae Boren Axton - Elvis Presley
03
Don't Be Cruel
The Hollyridge Strings
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
02:12
Composers: Elvis Presley - Otis Blackwell
04
Ask Me
The Hollyridge Strings
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
02:53
Composers: Domenico Modugno - Giant - Bernie Baum - Kaye
05
Return To Sender
The Hollyridge Strings
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
02:20
Composers: DeWayne Blackwell - Johnnie Scott
06
Love Me Tender
The Hollyridge Strings
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
03:16
Composers: Elvis Presley - Vera Matson
07
Bossa Nova, Baby
The Hollyridge Strings
Play Hit Songs Made Famous By Elvis Presley
02:14
Composers: Jerry Leiber - Mike Stoller
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The Beach Boys Songbook
℗ 2011 Capitol Records, LLC
08-09-1964
The Beach Boys Songbook
01
I Get Around
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:14
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
02
Don't Worry, Baby
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:22
Composers: Brian Wilson - Roger Christian
03
She Knows Me Too Well
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:07
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
04
Fun, Fun, Fun
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:27
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
05
In My Room
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:54
Composers: Gary Usher - Brian Wilson
06
Little Saint Nick
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
02:16
Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
07
Surfin' U.S.A.
The Hollyridge Strings
The Beach Boys Songbook
01:52
Composers: Chuck Berry
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Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
This Compilation ℗ 2000 Capitol Records Inc.
01-01-2000
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
01
Light My Fire
Helmut Zacharias
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
03:28
Composers: Jim Morrison - John Densmore - Robby Krieger - Ray Manzarek
02
Sunshine Superman
Mel Tormé
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
02:55
Composers: Donovan Leitch
03
Incense And Peppermints/A Beautiful Morning (Medley)
Martin Denny
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
05:25
Writer: Edward Brigati, Jr. - Felix Cavaliere / Composers: Timothy Gilbert - John Carter - Edward Brigati, Jr. - Felix Cavaliere
04
Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Remastered)
Henry Jerome
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
03:09
Composers: Stevie Wonder - Sylvia Moy - Henry Cosby
05
Green Tambourine (Remastered)
Sir Julian
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
02:25
Composers: P. Leka - S. Pinz
06
Tired Of Waiting For You (Remastered)
Stu Phillips
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
03:17
Composers: Ray Davies
07
Mellow Yellow / We Gotta Get Out Of This Place (Medley)
David McCallum
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part One)
04:38
Composers: Donovan Leitch - Cynthia Weil - Barry Mann
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Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
This Compilation ℗ 1997 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1997
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
01
Heart Full Of Soul (1997 Digital Remaster)
The Johnny Mann Singers
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
02:29
Writer: Graham Gouldman / Composers: Graham Gouldman
02
Satisfaction
David McCallum
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
02:34
Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
03
Carry That Weight (1997 Digital Remaster)
Francis Lai
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
02:56
Writer: John Lennon - Paul McCartney / Composers: John Lennon - Paul McCartney
04
Games People Play
Mel Tormé
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
02:45
Writer: Joe South / Composers: Joe South
05
I Get Around / California Girls (Medley) (1997 Digital Remaster)
The Hollyridge Strings
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
04:03
Writer: Brian Wilson - Mike Love / Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
06
Summer In The City (1997 Digital Remaster)
Buddy Morrow
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
03:11
Writer: Mark Sebastian - S. Boone - J. Sebastian / Composers: Mark Sebastian - S. Boone - J. Sebastian
07
Everyday People (1997 Digital Remaster)
Peggy Lee
Ultra-Lounge: On The Rocks (Part Two)
02:38
Composers: Sylvester Stewart
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Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
This Compilation ℗ 1996 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1996
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
01
Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Remastered 1996)
Billy May
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
02:42
Writer: Johnny Marks / Composers: Johnny Marks
02
Winter Wonderland (Remastered)
Peggy Lee
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
01:53
Writer: Richard B. Smith - Felix Bernard / Composers: Richard B. Smith - Felix Bernard
03
Christmas Trumpets / We Wish You A Very Merry Christmas (1996 Remaster)
Ray Anthony
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
04:28
Composers: Ray Anthony - Don Simpson
04
Christmas Is (1996 Remaster)
Lou Rawls
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
03:12
Composers: Spencer Maxwell - Percy Faith
05
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town / White Christmas (1996 Remaster)
Jimmy McGriff
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
06:48
Writer: Haven Gillespie - J. Fred Coots - Irving Berlin / Composers: Haven Gillespie - J. Fred Coots - Irving Berlin
06
I'd Like You For Christmas (Remastered 1996)
Julie London
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
02:34
Writer: Bobby Troup / Composers: Bobby Troup
07
Holiday On Skis (1996 Remaster)
Al Caiola
Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails
02:31
Composers: LeRoy Holmes
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Instrumental Hits
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
12-06-2020
Instrumental Hits
01
Crockett's Theme (From "Miami Vice II" Soundtrack)
Jan Hammer
Instrumental Hits
03:29
Writer: Steve Kallay - Stephan Bohn / Composers: Jan Hammer - Steve Kallay - Stephan Bohn
02
Chariots Of Fire (Edit)
Vangelis
Instrumental Hits
03:30
Writer: Evangelos Papathanassiou / Composers: Evangelos Papathanassiou
03
In Dulci Jubilo
Mike Oldfield
Instrumental Hits
02:49
Writer: Johann Sebastian Bach / Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach
04
The Typewriter
Leroy Anderson
Instrumental Hits
01:36
Writer: Leroy Anderson / Composers: Leroy Anderson
05
The Stripper
David Rose
Instrumental Hits
01:57
Writer: David Rose / Composers: David Rose
06
Hawaii Five-O
The Ventures
Instrumental Hits
01:51
Writer: Morton Stevens / Composers: Morton Stevens
07
Wipe Out (Hit Version / Extended Ending)
The Surfaris
Instrumental Hits
02:36
Writer: Bob Berryhill - Pat Connoly - James Evans Fuller - Ron Wilson / Composers: Bob Berryhill - Pat Connoly - James Evans Fuller - Ron Wilson
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The Best Of Christmas
This Compilation ℗ 2011 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-2011
The Best Of Christmas
01
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Bing Crosby
The Best Of Christmas
02:44
Writer: Noel Regney - Gloria Shayne / Composers: Noel Regney - Gloria Shayne
02
Late In December
Jackie Gleason
The Best Of Christmas
03:13
Composers: Al Frisch - Al J. Neiburg
03
I Like A Sleighride (Jingle Bells)
Peggy Lee
The Best Of Christmas
02:08
Writer: Billy May - David Cavanaugh / Composers: Billy May - David Cavanaugh
04
What Child Is This?
Al Martino
The Best Of Christmas
02:09
Writer: Traditional - William Chatterton Dix / Composers: Traditional - William Chatterton Dix
05
Carol Of The Bells
David Rose
The Best Of Christmas
01:30
Composers: David Rose
06
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
Nat King Cole
The Best Of Christmas
03:10
Writer: Mel Tormé - Robert Wells / Composers: Mel Tormé - Robert Wells
07
The Christmas Waltz
Nancy Wilson
The Best Of Christmas
02:43
Writer: Sammy Cahn / Composers: Jule Styne
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Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
This Compilation ℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-2012
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
01
Deck The Halls
Peggy Lee
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
02:08
Writer: Traditional - Billy May / Composers: Traditional - Billy May
02
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
Jan Garber & His Orchestra
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
02:23
Writer: Oakley Haldeman - Eugene Autry / Composers: Oakley Haldeman - Eugene Autry
03
Brazillian Sleigh Bells (Remastered)
Ferrante & Teicher
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
03:02
Composers: Percy Faith
04
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Bill Haley & His Comets
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
02:21
Writer: Johnny Marks / Composers: Johnny Marks
05
Good King Wenceslas (Remastered)
Stan Kenton
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
01:44
Composers: Traditional - Ralph Carmichael
06
Blue Christmas
The Dinning Sisters
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
02:29
Writer: Billy Hayes - Jay Jay Johnson / Composers: Billy Hayes - Jay Jay Johnson
07
Jungle Bells (Dingo-Dongo-Day)
Les Paul
Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails Vol. 4
02:15
Composers: Sid Bass - Roy Jordan
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Lectura y Desconexión
℗ 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc.
19-09-2025
Lectura y Desconexión
01
La leçon particulière (Bande originale du film "La leçon particulière")
Francis Lai
Lectura y Desconexión
01:43
Writer: Francis Lai / Composers: Francis Lai
02
Slaughter On 10th Avenue
James Last
Lectura y Desconexión
04:51
Writer: Richard Rodgers / Composers: Richard Rodgers
03
Marianelli: Dawn (From "Pride & Prejudice" Soundtrack)
Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Lectura y Desconexión
02:35
Composers: Dario Marianelli
04
Tailleferre: Valse lente
Lang Lang
Lectura y Desconexión
02:46
Composers: Germaine Tailleferre
05
I Left My Heart In San Francisco (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, January 12, 1964)
Connie Francis
Lectura y Desconexión
03:15
Writer: Douglass Cross / Composers: George Cory
06
Einaudi: Love Is A Mystery
Ludovico Einaudi
Lectura y Desconexión
03:02
Composers: Ludovico Einaudi
07
Theme From "Elvira Madigan"
Frank Chacksfield and His Orchestra
Lectura y Desconexión
02:31
Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Rock'n'Noël
℗ 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc.
24-10-2025
Rock'n'Noël
01
She's A Rainbow (Full Version / With Intro)
The Rolling Stones
Rock'n'Noël
04:11
Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
02
Unchained Melody (Remastered 2015)
Roy Orbison
Rock'n'Noël
03:38
Writer: Alex North - Hy Zaret / Composers: Alex North - Hy Zaret
03
Little Saint Nick (1991 Remix)
The Beach Boys
Rock'n'Noël
02:00
Writer: Brian Wilson - Mike Love / Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
04
That's All Right
Elvis Presley
Rock'n'Noël
01:59
Writer: Arthur Crudup / Composers: Arthur Crudup
05
Run Rudolph Run
Chuck Berry
Rock'n'Noël
02:42
Writer: Marvin Brodie - Johnny Marks / Composers: Marvin Brodie - Johnny Marks
06
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
The Mamas & The Papas
Rock'n'Noël
03:12
Writer: Fabian André - Gus Kahn - Wilbur Schwandt / Composers: Fabian André - Gus Kahn - Wilbur Schwandt
07
Good Vibrations (The Smile Sessions Version)
The Beach Boys
Rock'n'Noël
04:13
Writer: Brian Wilson - Mike Love / Composers: Brian Wilson - Mike Love
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