Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Dig That Crazy Santa Claus ~ Brian Setzer
2. Angels We Have Heard On High ~ Brian Setzer
3. Gettin' In The Mood (For Christmas) ~ Brian Setzer
4. White Christmas ~ Brian Setzer
5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! ~ Brian Setzer
6. 'Zat You Santa Claus? ~ Brian Setzer
7. Hey Santa! ~ Brian Setzer
8. My Favorite Things ~ Brian Setzer
9. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch ~ Brian Setzer
10. Cool Yule ~ Brian Setzer
11. Jingle Bell Rock ~ Brian Setzer
12. Santa Drives A Hot Rod ~ Brian Setzer
13. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve ~ Brian Setzer
| Following up on the success of their 2002 set Boogie Woogie Christmas, the Brian Setzer Orchestra Dig That Crazy Christmas.
Dig That Crazy Christmas is the indispensable soundtrack to the yule tide, featuring Setzer's blistering takes on classics like "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," "My Favorite Things," "Jingle Bell Rock," "White Christmas" and "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch." The hitmaker also wrote two new songs for the album, "Hey Santa" and "Santa Drives a Hot Rod." |
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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| Personnel: Brian Setzer (vocals, guitar); Julie Reiten (vocals); Kevin Norton (rap vocals). | |
| Audio Mixers: Chris Lord-Alge; John Holbrook. | |
| Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; The Village Recorder; Unit A. | |
| Illustrator: Andy Engel. | |
| Arrangers: Brian Setzer; Willie Murillo; Mark Anthony Jones . | |
| On Brian Setzer's second Christmas outing, the former Stray Cat leads his orchestra through an energetic and dynamic set of holiday tunes, all performed in his signature big-band/rockabilly style. Highlights include the raucous "Dig That Crazy Santa Claus," the jumping shouter "Santa Drives A Hot Rod," and a jazzy instrumental take on "My Favorite Things" that shines the spotlight on Setzer's fluid guitar lines. | |
Producer: Dave Darling; Dave Darling |
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Engineer: Jeff Peters; Jeff Peters |
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Compilation Appearances
| Elf | |
| Christmas With The Kranks | |
| Christmas A Go Go |
Associated Artists and Works
| Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Speci | |
| Stray Cats |
Technical Info
| Release Date : 10/18/2005 | |
| Original Release Date : 2005 | |
| Catalog ID : 441012 | |
| Label : Surfdog Records | |
| Number of Discs : 1 | |
| Studio/Live : Studio | |
| Mono/Stereo : Stereo | |
| SPAR Code : n/a | |
| UPC : 00640424410124 |
Professional Reviews
Dirty Linen (p.47)
- "Lots of stellar guitar twang throughout and enough cool, jazzy snowflakes to build an igloo. Setzer's a total whiz on his Gretsch guitar..."
- "Lots of stellar guitar twang throughout and enough cool, jazzy snowflakes to build an igloo. Setzer's a total whiz on his Gretsch guitar..."












