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Christmas Is My Time of Year
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Wikipedia article
"'Christmas Is My Time of Year'" is a Christmas single written by Howard Kaylan and Chip Douglas, both members of the Turtles.
The Christmas Spirit
"Christmas Is My Time of Year" was first recorded and released on the Turtles' White Whale label in 1968 by the Christmas Spirit, a supergroup consisting of Kaylan and fellow Turtle Mark Volman; Gram Parsons and Gene Parsons of the Byrds; Linda Ronstadt; Modern Folk Quartet alumni Cyrus Faryar and Henry Diltz; and gospel singer Bessie Griffin.Anthony, Randall. [http://www.hipchristmas.com/lists/songs/41.php#christmas "Top 100 Christmas Songs ... and Counting"]. 'Hip Christmas'. Retrieved 21 November 2018.Stanley, Steve. 'Out of Nowhere: The White Whale Story, Volume 2' (liner notes). In "[https://www.discogs.com/Various-Out-Of-Nowhere-The-White-Whale-Story-Volume-2-Phantom-Jukebox-Vol3/release/3717335 Out of Nowhere: The White Whale Story, Volume 2]" Discogs. Retrieved 23 November 2018. The song was compiled onto a 1984 collection of Christmas songs titled 'Rockin' Christmas: The 60's',[https://www.discogs.com/Various-Rockin-Christmas-The-60s/master/1106866 "Rockin' Christmas The 60's"]. 'Discogs'. Retrieved 21 November 2018. 2004's 'Out of Nowhere: The White Whale Story, Volume 2',[https://www.discogs.com/Various-Out-Of-Nowhere-The-White-Whale-Story-Volume-2-Phantom-Jukebox-Vol3/release/3717335 "Out of Nowhere: The White Whale Story Volume 2 - Phantom Jukebox Vol.3"]. 'Discogs'. Retrieved 21 November 2018. and 'All the Singles', a 2016 collection of singles by the Turtles.[https://www.discogs.com/The-Turtles-All-The-Singles/release/8941001 "All The Singles"]. 'Discogs'. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
The B-side, "Will You Still Believe in Me", was written by Bobby Kimmel of the Stone Poneys. It was also included in 'Out of Nowhere: The White Whale Story, Volume 2'.
We Three Monkees
In 1976, three members of the MonkeesMicky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Torkreunited to record "Christmas Is My Time of Year". This version was produced by Chip Douglas, who had produced the Monkees' 'Headquarters' and 'Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.' albums, as well as their hit single "Daydream Believer". Though they did not obtain permission to record as "The Monkees", a promotional flyer identified the group as "We Three Monkees ... Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork".McCutcheon, J. D. [http://monkee45s.net/USA/Christmas.html "Christmas Records"]. 'Monkee45s.Net'. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
This single was a vanity pressing on the Christmas Records label. It was offered to members of the Monkees Fan Club by mail order, but it may also have had some retail release. The B-side is a Davy Jones-sung version of "White Christmas" also produced by Douglas.
Both sides of the record were remixed in 1986 and reissued during Monkees conventions. The remixed version of "Christmas Is My Time of Year" appeared on the 1988 compilation 'Cool Yule, Volume 2'[https://www.discogs.com/Various-Cool-Yule-Vol-2/master/705561 "Cool Yule, Vol. 2"]. 'Discogs'. Retrieved 21 November 2018. and as a bonus track on the Monkees' 'Christmas Party' album sold by Target.[https://www.monkeeslivealmanac.com/blog/now-available-for-pre-ordering-christmas-party-bonus-tracks-edition "Now Available for Pre-Ordering: 'Christmas Party' Bonus Tracks Edition"]. 'Blog - Monkees Live Almanac'. Retrieved 21 November 2018. The 1976 version was released as part of the 'Christmas Party Plus' double single, for the 2019 Record Store Day event.
Personnel
Credits sourced from Monkees Live Almanac.
;The Monkees
* Micky Dolenz lead vocals
* Davy Jones lead vocals
* Peter Tork Hammond organ
;Additional personnel
* Chip Douglas guitar, bass, producer
* Eddie Hoh drums
unknown horns
References
Category:1968 singles
Category:1976 singles
Category:1986 singles
Category:The Monkees songs
Category:American Christmas songs
Category:1968 songs
Category:Songs written by Howard Kaylan
Category:The Turtles songs
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