An eclectic mix of Holiday songs with an irreverent sense of humor. “Gridlock Christmas” and “Christmas is Coming Twice This Year” were included on Dr. Demento’s Christmas CD in 1995. Since then, these two songs have received steady rotation on numerous broadcast, internet and satellite radio stations. The Hollytones are the brain child of three talented and witty musicians: Brian Curtin, Floyd Elliot and John Wheeler. Let The Hollytones add that little twinkle to your next Christmas project!
Editorial Reviews: “I thought Gridlock Christmas was one of the best Christmas items we received this past holiday season!” -Dr. Demento, American Radio Personality. “For trenchant comment, few Christmas novelties can top “Christmas Is Coming Twice This Year” by the Hollytones.” -Steven Otfinoski, author, The Golden Age of Novelty Songs.
“It takes real musical talent to spoof real musical talent. The Hollytones, a trio of veteran Orange County musicians, plus a large guest cast-pull it off on this charming and impressively varied collection. The album’s 14 original Christmas songs work on two levels. There’s pop-parody as the Hollytones send up or pay homage to a wide array of styles: Elvis Presley and Ray Charles, vaudevillian crooning and Merle Haggard-style working-man’s honky-tonk blues, Beach Boys lofty harmonizing, psychedelic rock and even New Age music. And there are playful, occasionally pointed observations in Yule-related lyrics and skits that range from the gently barbed to the sweetly sentimental.” -Mike Boehm, The Los Angeles Times.
A workingman's honky-tonk blues song about getting the boss-man to cough up the much sought after Christmas Bonus. “Don’t be a Scrooge, it doesn’t have to be huge. Give us our Christmas bonus now!”, Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Chronicles the comical excesses of celebrating a winter wonderland holiday under the warm California sun: “If everybody loves a white Christmas, why did they all move here?”, Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
This portrait of knee-high Machiavellians playing off the guilt of divorced parents is a skewed look at joint custody during the holidays. Mixed Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Romantic cyberspace love song featuring Beach Boy/Carl Wilson high style falsetto male lead vocal with lush 4-Part harmony background vocals. Hawaiian style slide guitar adds and exotic flavor to this internet love ballad. Male Vocal, Sound-Alikes, Beach Boys Soundalikes
Revival of the 1964 British invasion, a dance-craze spoof that sends up the Merseybeat sound, complete with chirpy Liverpudlian accents. "It’s not in how you move mate, it’s how you stand!" Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
A heartwarming tale of Christmas in southern California, a object lesson for all of us who overstress in December. Think holiday traffic scene/montage. Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Memphis 1956, the King lives and invites us to rockabilly party at the Holiday Hotel. “When there’s no room at the inn, they’re bound to let you in, at the Holiday Hotel”. Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
1950’s Hollywood singing cowboy style lead vocal with female background vocals, sing this quirky tale of cold war paranoia. Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Upbeat, bouncy eighties track combined with a 1960's Beach Boys/Four Seasons vocal group sound. High falsetto vocals and four part vocal harmonies. Catchy sing along chorus with acapella sections at the beginning and the end of the song. Male Vocal, Sound-Alikes, Beach Boys Soundalikes
The holidays in the golden state. Early surf vocal group sound, circa 1963. A acappella introduction is followed by an up-beat song with a sing-along chorus, Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
A soaring high falsetto-lead vocal combined with group vocal harmonies in a style reminiscent of the early 1960's. A poignant tale of bittersweet teen-romance. Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
Is your office Christmas party like this? Mistletoe is a mildly racy portrait of a would-be office Lothario who gets his comeuppance. Mixed Vocals, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
After an up-tempo radio style promo announcement, the relaxation music begins with our host, pragma-hypnotist Dr. Weiler. But his holiday relaxation tape turns out to be a New Age RAGE. Spoken Word, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
This “totally” eighties anthem to materialism, with 1980’s style pop production, is sung by a frantic shopper who is definitely a candidate for Shopper’s Anonymous. The slow intro and outro sections use lyrics set to the old Greensleeves Melody.(PD), Female Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
A psychedelic Christmas song circa 1968. Bedazzled by Christmas lighting displays, the songs protagonist assumes he must be having a hallucinogenic experience and breaks into a parody of 60’s style mystical psychedelia. Male Vocal, Christmas Music, Christmas Whimsical
1960's upbeat, sunshine, vacation song about the golden state of California. Early surf vocal group sound, a la the Beach Boys/Jan & Dean complete with surf guitars, cheesy organ, theremin, bass and drums. Surf guitar solo at 2:04 followed by the saxophone. Male Vocal, Sound-Alikes, Beach Boys Soundalikes
Early Beach Boys/Jan & Dean surf music sound combined with a fun lyric that describes the excitement of "Surfin' the Net" by a new cybersurfer who is in the process of developing Internet addition! Male Vocal, Sound-Alikes, Beach Boys Soundalikes
Driving hi-tech, surf-rock track combined with a fun lyric that describes gadget guy, all around whiz kid: Techno Joe. Male lead vocal with harmonies and female background vocals. Quirky instrument sounds and sound effects embedded in the backing track. Male Vocal, Rock Music, Pop Rock
