This week's Rock School is all about one album: "A Christmas Present for You" from Phil Spector. We'll play songs from the album, learn about the legend behind them, and enjoy some of Beth's cookies. All this and more on this week's Rock School!
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This week's Rock School is all about one album: "A Christmas Present for You" from Phil Spector. What Phil did with this album is unbelieveable, according to Dr. Burns. We'll find out why, learn about Phil Spector, Enjoy some cookies, ring some bells, and have a great time on this week's Rock School.
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Piece Description
This week's Rock School is all about one album: "A Christmas Present for You" from Phil Spector. What Phil did with this album is unbelieveable, according to Dr. Burns. We'll find out why, learn about Phil Spector, Enjoy some cookies, ring some bells, and have a great time on this week's Rock School.
Timing and Cues
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Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Claus Is Coming to Town | The Crystals | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector . | Sony Music1963 | 1963 | 03:26 |
| Frosty the Snowman | The Ronettes | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector . | Sony Music | 1963 | 02:17 |
| Marshmallow World | Darlene Love | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector . | Sony Music | 1963 | 02:23 |
| Here Comes Santa Claus | Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector . | Sony Music | 1963 | 02:03 |
| Sleigh Ride | The Ronettes | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. | Sony Music | 1963 | 03:02 |
| Parade of the Wooden Soldiers | The Crystals | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector . | Sony Music | 1963 | 02:55 |
| Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) | Darlene Love | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. | Sony Music | 1963 | 02:46 |
| I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus | The Ronettes | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. | Sony Music | 1963 | 02:37 |
| White Christmas | Darlene Love | A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. | Sony Music | 1963 | 02:54 |
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Beth West
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