Having just recently picked up a CD copy of a Sonics album, namely Boom (the version I purchased had been released in 1999 by Norton Records – originally it came out in 1966 on Etiquette Records), I thought it was pretty cool when Leigh Pierce from Grizz Media emailed me a heads up about this single from The Chains.  The Sonics version of the song (written by their lead singer Gerry Roslie) appears on an album from 1965 simply titled Merry Christmas.  That release features eleven holiday themed songs from The Wailers and The Galaxies in addition to four from the Sonics.  

Just like that Sonics version, this track from The Chains is short (1:53) and it adds a bopping-along groove with a cool reggae vibe layered in for good effect.  Going along with that is an absolutely great bass line that really sets the rhythm and keep this song moving along nicely.  This single is a solid start to a new holiday playlist for anyone (especially if you have a bit of a sense of humor!).  

Musicians on this are: Kevin Leo (lead guitar), Jakob Palitzsch (organ), David Peter (bass), Lasse Elmer (rhythm guitar), Pato Siebenhaar (vocals), Bjørn Hardenberg (drums).

Once you get a chance to give this one a listen …think about purchasing it if you can as steaming music does not pay well even times a thousand. 

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