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John Waters has a unique take on film, and this collection of music for the festive season is no different. The titles may sound familiar but they are not the version you would see Bing Crosby singing!

Put this on and let your friends and neighbbours know what you really think of this silly season.

Like John Waters' classic Christmas movie Female Trouble, this is far better than the usual corny holiday stuff. It's the only Christmas album that I actually enjoy.

This is an excellent CD. I've been looking for a song on it for years

This CD apparently features records from John Waters' Christmas record collection. They seem to be recorded directly from old records, because some of them are rather scratchy. Most of these records are pretty rare, probably on account of the fact that they aren't very good. I'll go over the CD track by track.

1. "Fat Daddy" is really Santa Claus, he says. Bizarre and stupid.
2. Tiny Tim did a better version of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" on his Christmas album.
3. "Christmas Time is Coming" is a pretty good acapella doo wop song that is reminiscent of "Daddy's Home".
4. "Happy Birthday, Jesus" is an awful, corny recitation by a little girl.
5. "Here Comes Fatty Claus" is a mildly amusing, somewhat vulgar, novelty song.
6. "Little Mary Christmas" is another corny recitation, this time by the DJ who collaborated with Brian Wilson on some of his early songs.
7. "I Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a decent, early '60s style R&B number.
8. "Santa! Don't Pass Me By" is a mediocre country ballad.
9. "Sleigh Ride" is not even by the "real" Chipmunks, it's by the '80s revival version.
10. "Sleighbells, Reindeer and Snow" is badly sung by what sounds like a little girl.
11. "First Snowfall" is a forgettable instrumental featuring the theremin.
12. "Santa Claus is a Black Man" features a little boy badly singing a song about how Santa Claus looks like his dad.

There you have it. It's not good, but I suppose it has some "camp" entertainment value.

If one wants to hear the wackiest Christmas collection, look no further. Take a listen to A JOHN WATERS' CHRISTMAS. It is, indeed, a big snowball full of wacky, tacky and horrific songs. However, this may not be the Christmas collection for every family member, hence the parental advisory warning due to the tune, "Here Comes Fatty Claus."

Waters' collection goes beyond the old tunes that we all know so well. However, he adds a few familiar favorites with a little spin and dementedness - Tiny Tim's version of "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" and The Chipmunks' "Sleigh Ride." Speaking of demented, the songs on the CD bear similar reminders to late night listeners of the Dr. Demento Show or the hall of fame of Christmas tackiness, "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." With that in mind, there are a few gems in the collection, such as the country western feel of "Christmas Time Is Coming (A Street Carol)" by Stormy Weather and the Motown-ish sounding "I Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Big Dee Irwin and Little Eva of "The Locomotion" fame, which will get you in the Christmas groove. Where will you hear the touching "Little Mary Christmas" by Roger Christian? With all its 1950s or early 1960s storytelling about the ill fated, this is the poignant tale of Mary the orphan who wishes for a family for Christmas; the Nashville-like tones are a delight to hear. By far, the highlight of the CD is the opening track, "Fat Daddy" by Fat Daddy himself who tells us who the real Santa Claus is, and the doll-like vocals of Little Cindy and her "Happy Birthday Jesus (A Child's Prayer)".

The only unfortunate aspect of the CD is the lack of extended liner notes that make reference to the release date of each song. However, Waters' own notes are quite hilarious to read. A JOHN WATERS' CHRISTMAS is as Christmassy as one can get. If you're looking for a little laugh from all the shopping and the Merry Christmas debates, Waters' CD provides an alternative to the different versions of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" or "Jingle Bells". So, get the Yule log burning, put your dancing shoes on, indulge in a little eggnog, and enjoy.

...from the clearly insane Mr. Waters...this dude truly ain't hooked up rite, as we'd say down South...faves from this collection are the creepy "Happy Birthday Jesus", the scurrilous "Here Comes Fatty Claus" and last, but not least, "Santa Claus is a Black Man"...This is the perfect pick me up for any X-mas party. Trust me, your friends and family will not have heard these highly peculiar carols...

I have maybe a hundred Christmas CDs (it's a hobby) but I think this is the only one with the "Explicit Lyrics" warning!

This is fore just for one song "Here Comes Fatty Claus" which featured a fairly prominent use of the "sh*t" word.

I have a fairly young child and burnt a copy of the CD without that song. She loves it!

As for the CD... it's pretty good. Waters has managed to collect the best of campy Christmas songs, something unique as far as I'm aware.

But it's not just a novelty CD... the songs are good. This isn't intentional camp... it is sincere stuff with MAYBE the exception of the Tiny Time song. (One of my daughter's favorite, because it's well done.)

First off, I have to disagree with the review who said this album is not work safe. With the exception of Here Comes Fatty Clause, this is a fine album to listen to at work. In fact, I did so today and my co-workers thought it was hilarious! And mind you, this is in an office.

John Waters could never, EVER, disappoint with a Christmas album. Look at the devotion he gave to the holiday in the opening of Female Trouble. Regretably, the quirky song "have a merry, merry, merry, merry christmas" featured in the film was omitted on this collection. However, do not fear. This album should not disappoint any John Waters fan. It showcases his bizarre sense of humor (Tiny Tim, The Chipmunks, Little Cindy), his offensive behavior (Here Comes Fatty Clause) his love of soul music (Fat Daddy, Lil Eva) and his penchant for finding off beat rare singles (Sleighbells, Reindeer and Snow.) The closing track, Santa Clause is a Black Man, is the best holiday song you have NEVER heard! It is a suprisingly non-offensive, adorable novelty song about a young black girl who is astounded to see Santa Clause one night and coincidentally he looks a lot like her daddy ;)

The cd will not go over well at Christmas Eve with the family but for any Christmas bash, this is a must have.

This collection was well worth the money I spent. I haven't seen a lot of John Waters movies, so I can't say if it's similar to his soundtracks. He did do terribly well (and I do mean "terribly") in bringing these little-heard carols to a larger audience, however. (The liner notes greatly enhance the listening experience, too.) Some songs on this album could give you diabetes. Others venture into a crazy alternative universe where chipmunks, rednecks and religious nuts croon about the joys and horrors of the holiday season. The album ends perfectly with the carol "Santa Claus is a Black Man." Can you dig it? I most certainly can.

I am a huge John Water's fan (especially the Divine years), and love to find christmas music with a twist. When you combine the two together, as in this cd, I expect a winner. And I am not disappointed. Some have said this collection of holiday songs is not kitschy or sleazy enough to bear JW's imprint. Well it seems to me if you watched enough of his films, and paid attention to the soundtracks, you would know this is not so.
Much like the soundtracks of Woody Allen, Water's film scores have a certain unmistakeable sound. The music in Woody Allen's
films will be heavily jazz, old style jazz. The music of Water's films have a very early rock'n'roll vibe. The kind of rock'n'roll that was played by black and white musicians of the 50's and 60's, and usually not always the most commonly played on radio stuff. It is fun, risky (and sometimes risque) and a wonderful surprise to whomever takes the time to listen. I guess my point is, this is a fun and mind blowing collection of christmas tunes, and I am proud of Mr Water'choices.

Only John Waters could collect such a strange and horrific collection of Christmas songs. This is more than a novelty. These are very rare recordings from the early sixties Baltimore area. There are some pleasant numbers, such as, "First Snowfall" which includes a singing saw (!) and "Christmas Time Is Coming (A Street Carol)". However, Waters would be cheating his fans without songs like, "Santa Claus Is A Black Man" sung by a young girl whose voice is as annoying as any spoiled brat who craves attention. "Happy Birthday Jesus" by Little Cindy is by far the scariest piece of Christmas crap ever made. It's a horrific oratory from a female toddler that will only remind you of the little girl from "The Bad Seed!" If all else fails, `Alvin & The Chipmunks' are here to remind you of a period you only thought was fun. The album cover is worth the price alone!

Having watched most, if not all of John Waters films i was sorely dissapointed by this Album, obviously his name was put to something he hadn't quite looked deeply enough in to. Talk about misleading. As we all know John Waters has a certain reputation for sleaze, trash, camp, kitch and bad taste in all the best possible terms, this album had none of this. Shame on you John Waters for putting your name to a complete load of rubbish

If you are a hardcore John Waters fan, you are in for a big disappointment. Where's the sleeze, John? You owe me 15 bucks!!

John Waters, the legendary 'prince of puke' director of "Pink Flamingos" and "Hairspray" has compiled a perfectly enjoyable collection of strange Christmas music. Among the tracks are Tiny Tim singing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," Alvin and the Chipmunks' "Sleigh Ride," the hilariously profane "Here Comes Fatty Claus," and a strange Kwanza Carol "Santa Claus is a Black Man." While repeated listening might get tiresome (there are only so many times I can stand to hear "I Wish You A Merry Christmas"), the CD is a funny and interesting collection of Chistmas music that is not too often played on the radio. Liner notes by Waters are also included.

This album, while not meant for easy listening or general Christmas cheer, is a true gem amongst the zillions of schmaltzy holiday albums foisted upon us every year.

It ranges from saracstic pop (I Wish You A Merry Christmas), to diabetes-inducing child showcases (Happy Birthday Jesus; Sleigh Bells, Reindeer And Snow), to bah-humbug sentiments (Here Comes Fatty Claus), to simply jaw-dropping urban black power sentiments (Santa Claus Is A Black Man), to spine-tingling theremin tunes (First Snowfall).

But I promise you, you'll love every minute, and count your holiday blessings that John Waters took the time to put together this eclectic and genius compilation.

Note: NOT work-safe, for sure. Happy Holidays!

Yes, I know it: it's politically incorrect, rude and silly--but you know what? This CD is AWESOME! As a baby boomer I love the 60s beat of the first track, "Fat Daddy." Great parody of Santa! I had to laugh! GRIN Actually, a lot of this CD has a 60s feel to it. Also funny and very entertaining is the next song "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" sung here by Tiny Tim! And WHO could ever forget the ultimate rendition of "Sleigh Ride" as only Alvin and The Chipmunks could belt out?

This CD is something like what would happen if MadTV or In Living Color from the 90s ever produced a Christmas album! It's funny, well written and it moves at just the right pace. As other reviewers have noted, I am pretty sure that some of these songs would be pretty hard to find elsewhere. That being said--go on out and get this CD for a Christmas time this year embellished with a John Waters twist! Even if it weren't Christmas time it would STILL be a fun CD to have in any collection. GRIN

I just purchased this CD today and I must say it's my favorite collection of the yuletide season! I highly doubt any of these tunes can be found anywhere else... maybe just the Alvin and the Chipmunks, but that's it.. If you are looking for an original Christmas collection of tunes, I recommend picking this up ASAP. I am a huge John Waters fan and this is definitely a keeper!

Folks, are YOU tired of hearing the same old bland mass produced stuff for the Holidays?

Are YOU tired of hearing the same bland treatments from the same bland folks that populate Branson attack YOUR ears?

Ah, fear not, for John Waters has come to YOUR Rescue! Take this to work and crank it up. The look on their faces is priceless!

This CD is full of impossible to find gems - for the real collector freak! You cannot miss, Brilliant , brilliant idea!

This is one cool spin, it's like the anti-christmas cd really. I just love it, i've been playing it all week. Perfect antidote to the usual syrupy christmas releases. We should all be in John Waters debt for digging these up, let's all send him a turd or something!

This is the feel good CD of this year's holiday season. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a fellow eccentric from Baltimore! John Waters' musical selections will make you laugh, cry and cringe - sometimes all at once! Everyone in the office is already singing "Here Comes Fatty Claus", "Little Mary Christmas" is resplendent in its awfulness and "Fat Daddy" could only come from...well... Fat Daddy. Buy a copy for yourself. Then buy one for someone you like. Heck, buy it for someone you don't like. Just buy it, already. And Mr. Waters...have a merry, rotten, scary, sexy, biracial, ludicrous, happy little Christmas yourself! Will you be decorating the electric chair this year?????