- Audio CD (2 Nov 1993)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Atlantic Records
- ASIN: B000002IX7
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 53,078 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. There's Another Santa Claus |
| 2. Walkin 'Round In Women's Underwear |
| 3. I Am Santa Claus |
| 4. Manger 6 |
| 5. O Little Town Of Bethlehem |
| 6. I Came Upon A Roadkill Deer |
| 7. Teddy The Red-Nosed Senator |
| 8. Grahbe Yahbalz |
| 9. A Letter To Santa |
| 10. Jingle Hells Bells |
| 11. The Kids |
| 12. The Magical Kingdom Of Claus |
| 13. The 'What's It To Ya' Chorus |
| 14. Didn't I Get This Last Year? |
| 15. The Under Tree World Of Jacques Cousteau |
| 16. O Christmas Tree |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Looking for irreverence in your holiday nut mix? Bob Rivers does such a great job of social, political, and seasonal satire under the guise of many a familiar holiday tune that he's lucky he hasn't been run over by a reindeer. Rivers apes all the department-store Santas (sung to the tune of "Here Comes Santa Claus") with "There's Another Santa Claus," lambastes "Teddy Kennedy the Red-Nosed Senator," and sends up Marlon Brando's Godfather in the inspired "A Letter to Santa," which warns of Santa's movement into mob territory. There are a few clunkers among the moving and snoozing targets, but Rivers nearly always elicits a chuckle. The biggest yuks, though, come on the title track as he reaches back to Black Sabbath's "I Am Ironman" classic to turn dear old Santa into a heavy-metal monster. Call it "Headnog"--and get it for the unholy rollers on your list. --Martin Keller
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
First heard these in USA/Canada Christmas 1993 and have been adding to our collection since. They make us laugh - lots!
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Loved this album, not only does it make a change from normal christmas songs but the lyrics are totally unexpected. Bob Rivers hasn`t messed around with the original tunes, just given them very funny lyrics. My favourite track is I Am Santa Claus, this is a mickey take out of Black Sabbath`s Iron Man (my all time favourite band).
Higly recommended for anyone with a warped sense of humour haha
Higly recommended for anyone with a warped sense of humour haha
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
I peed!
14 Nov 2001
Format:Audio CD
A couple of years ago, the lyrics to "Walkin' 'Round in Women's Underwear" were passed around the 'net with no credit given. It was hilarious. The following year I found the CD and discovered Bob Rivers' gift for satire.
Audio production is hurting a bit; Most of the music tracks are synthesized with few live musicians. But clearly the money and effort saved was spent on good singers and vocal production. That and the brilliant satirical lyrics are what makes the album work. In questionable taste? Definitely. Politically incorrect ? Oh yeah. But I've been a Spike Jones and Stan Freberg fan for years, so this is my cup of eggnog. This is absolutely a must-have for anyone who collects comedy recordings.
Audio production is hurting a bit; Most of the music tracks are synthesized with few live musicians. But clearly the money and effort saved was spent on good singers and vocal production. That and the brilliant satirical lyrics are what makes the album work. In questionable taste? Definitely. Politically incorrect ? Oh yeah. But I've been a Spike Jones and Stan Freberg fan for years, so this is my cup of eggnog. This is absolutely a must-have for anyone who collects comedy recordings.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Laughing all the way
25 April 2001
Format:Audio CD
It started when the local DJ started playing "Walking Round In Women's Underwear" during the run up to Christmas. This was a big hit with the guys where I work, and I wanted to know more about this track. When I came across the CD, I thought "this should be interesting" and sent off for it. I'm glad I did, because it's a real hoot. Rivers sends up loads of my (and I dare say your) Xmas favourites (O Christmas tree played on a chainsaw, for example?) and the genres run from rock (I can't hear My Favourite Things from Mary Poppins without thinking of the version on this CD) to classical (the "What's It To Ya" chorus, my pick of the tracks) and while some are obviously there to pad out the space, I think you'll enjoy this one. I certainly did, and maybe I'll get one of Rivers' other CDs for next year.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
WALKING ROUND IN WOMENS UNDER WEAR
19 Jan 2006
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS PARTICULAR CD FOR YEARS IT IS ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS. I AM SO HAPPY I FINALLY FOUND IT.
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