Various - Christmas Up North (10 inch)

10" LP with rare Christmas songs by Canadian artists. Richard Weize, creative mastermind of legendary label BEAR FAMILY and one of Germany's most renowned music experts, presents some rare, unheard and often unreleased recordings on his new label RICHARD WEIZE ARCHIVES. Presented on 10" vinyl in a gatefold cover. You wouldn't think of an album called "Christmas in the Tropics," would you? Santa, sleighbells, reindeer, trees covered in snow or tinsel, nestled inside and outside cozy, warmly lit homes. That's 'Christmas Up North' - Christmas in Canada. These images, plus a dash of vintage rock 'n' roll, run through the songs on this collection. They offer a glimpse into a more innocent time and place. For every Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and Paul Anka there were a dozen Bev Munros, Ted Daigles and Rusty Wellingtons. You've never heard their stories or their songs before. Sixty years later, this album gives you a rare chance to do just that. Take it!

Tracklisting:

A1. Garry Ferrier - Ringo-Deer
A2. Bev Munro & The Rhythm Rascals - Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me
A3. Donny Burns - Cool Yule
A4. Ted Daigle - New Baby For Christmas
A5. Stan Cayer - Letter To Santa
A6. Irène McNeil - Rock'n'roll Du Père Noel
B1. Barry Allen With Wes Dakus & The Rebels - Hurry, Santa, Hurry!
B2. Marcel Martel - Rock'n'roll Du Père Noel
B3. Dorothy Collins - Mister Santa
B4. Hank Snow - Reindeer Boogie
B5. Rusty Wellington - All I Want For Christmas
B6. Patty Surbey With Canadian V.I.P.'s - (I Want) A Beatle For Christmas