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A John Waters Christmas [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 9, 2004)
  • Original Release Date: November 9, 2004
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics
  • Label: New Line Records
  • ASIN: B00065GHWE
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,615 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Fat Daddy - Fat Daddy
2. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Tiny Tim
3. Christmas Time Is Coming (A Street Carol) - Stormy Weather
4. Happy Birthday Jesus - Little Cindy
5. Here Comes Fatty Claus - Rudolph & Gang
6. Little Mary Christmas - Roger Christian
7. I Wish You A Merry Christmas - Big Dee Irwin & Little Eva
8. Santa Don't Pass Me By - Jimmy Donley
9. Sleigh Ride - Alvin & The Chipmunks
10. Sleigh Bells, Reindeer And Snow
11. First Snowfall - The Coctails
12. Santa Claus Is A Black man - AKIM & The Teddy Vann Production Company

Editorial Reviews

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Baltimore’s greatest filmmaker has demonstrated a deep appreciation for that very American crossroads of kitsch and sensationalism since the late ‘60s, at least. Of course, quirky Christmas anthologies abound already – the three best probably being Christmas Party With Eddie G, American Song-Poem Christmas, and Where Will You Be Christmas Day. But the songs on A John Waters Xmas are novelty songs for the true connoisseur, including recordings so saccharine and horrifying you wonder how the engineers did not run from the booth screaming; "Happy Birthday Jesus" by the precocious Little Cindy is likely the scariest thing you will ever hear in your life. Not everything is so "Outsider"-y and thrift store score; there’s the rocking, funny "Fat Daddy" by Fat Daddy, a delightful song by the Coctails with the singing saw as the lead instrument, and a gorgeous obscure doo-wop number called "Christmas Time Is Coming (A Street Carol)" by Stormy Weather. --Mike McGonigal

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These Christmas classics were hand picked by Waters himself: "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" by Tiny Tim, "Happy Birthday Jesus" by Little Cindy, "Sleigh Ride" by Alvin And The Chipmunks, "Here Comes Fatty Claus" by Rudolph And Gang, and "Santa Claus Is A Black Man" by AKIM & The Teddy Vann Production Company, to name a few.

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You simply have no idea, I promise you., December 24, 2004
This album, while not meant for easy listening or general Christmas cheer, is a true gem amongst the zillions of schmaltzy holiday albums foisted upon us every year.

It ranges from saracstic pop (I Wish You A Merry Christmas), to diabetes-inducing child showcases (Happy Birthday Jesus; Sleigh Bells, Reindeer And Snow), to bah-humbug sentiments (Here Comes Fatty Claus), to simply jaw-dropping urban black power sentiments (Santa Claus Is A Black Man), to spine-tingling theremin tunes (First Snowfall).

But I promise you, you'll love every minute, and count your holiday blessings that John Waters took the time to put together this eclectic and genius compilation.

Note: NOT work-safe, for sure. Happy Holidays!
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A John Waters thrill ride for Christmas! , December 15, 2004
By Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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Yes, I know it: it's politically incorrect, rude and silly--but you know what? This CD is AWESOME! As a baby boomer I love the 60s beat of the first track, "Fat Daddy." Great parody of Santa! I had to laugh! GRIN Actually, a lot of this CD has a 60s feel to it. Also funny and very entertaining is the next song "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" sung here by Tiny Tim! And WHO could ever forget the ultimate rendition of "Sleigh Ride" as only Alvin and The Chipmunks could belt out?

This CD is something like what would happen if MadTV or In Living Color from the 90s ever produced a Christmas album! It's funny, well written and it moves at just the right pace. As other reviewers have noted, I am pretty sure that some of these songs would be pretty hard to find elsewhere. That being said--go on out and get this CD for a Christmas time this year embellished with a John Waters twist! Even if it weren't Christmas time it would STILL be a fun CD to have in any collection. GRIN
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sick and Sublime, November 23, 2004
By Robert Lett (Richmond, Va United States) - See all my reviews
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This is one cool spin, it's like the anti-christmas cd really. I just love it, i've been playing it all week. Perfect antidote to the usual syrupy christmas releases. We should all be in John Waters debt for digging these up, let's all send him a turd or something!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Very mixed feelings.
I love John Waters. I've seen all of his films, read all of his books, and followed his art career. In other words, I really, really wanted to like this album. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bruce Watson

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite christmas album
I don't really like christmas music. This album I love. The best song Santa Claus is a black man. Gotta love it, the whole family chimes in. It's sooo cute. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Robert Carson

5.0 out of 5 stars John Waters Christmas CD
A very eclectic and also very enjoyable mixture of Christmas songs! I hate Christmas music personally, but this stuff is pretty entertaining. Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Stabenow

3.0 out of 5 stars offended listener
I have been looking for years for the song "Happy Birthday, Jesus" sang by Little Cindy. When I got the cd I was so excited. Read more
Published 17 months ago by P. Fuhs

3.0 out of 5 stars it's ok
it's alright - not great, not horrible. listened to it while i was traveling for christmas, good for a few laughs, but not nearly as clever as I thought it would be.
Published 18 months ago by Kelly R. Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars A John Waters Christmas
This song has the classic, "Santa Claus Is A Black Man". If you are tired of hearing the same ole corny Christmas songs. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Andre C. Robinson

5.0 out of 5 stars John Waters
Excellent and the faster service. I have never received an order so fast, EVER!!!
Published 19 months ago by Michele Bowman

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what you would expect from John Waters!
John Waters has a unique take on film, and this collection of music for the festive season is no different. Read more
Published 20 months ago by T. Hatfield

4.0 out of 5 stars Not the Typical Christmas Music
Like John Waters' classic Christmas movie Female Trouble, this is far better than the usual corny holiday stuff. It's the only Christmas album that I actually enjoy.
Published on January 19, 2007 by Thomas H. Fields

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is an excellent CD. I've been looking for a song on it for years
Published on January 16, 2007 by Patricia A. Davis

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