Cherry Beat - Recording Sessions (Part Five - The Band's Fourth Album)
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Mid - Late January 1974
After the overwhelming success of the band's third album, and their two recent hit singles 'Shake Rattle and Die', and 'Cocoa Star Rookies', the band continued to record new songs in their rock and roll vein, sometimes mixing their music style with blues-rock, hard rock, boogie rock, pop rock, and power pop.
The band's intention was for their next album to take most of the year to record, and then release it as a double album. Since they were planning to release their next album in December, the plan was that their next album would be a Christmas one, so the last few songs the band would record for their fourth album would be Christmas themed.
17th January 1974
This was the band's first official recording session for their fourth album. The band members of Ch
rry Bat would use their music supervisor and producer Chudley Maron as a spare musician to a greater extent than on their third album in which the band played nearly all the instruments themselves. They would employ session musicians to a greater extent for this album so they would have fewer overdubs to record.
On this day the band recorded two original compositions. 'The Caravan Song' and 'Can't Stop the Jive' were both early 60's american styled rock and roll songs written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby. Both songs would be released as a double single, marking the first time a composition primarily by Peter McDonald would be released as an A-Side. Up until then, all the A-Sides were written solely or predominantly by Sam Whitby, since he was proven to have been the stronger half of the McDonald-Whitby partnership in the band's early years.
Both of these songs were not recorded inside the studio. Instead they were recorded outside on the deck of the back of studio. As the back of the building had a large deck, it was perfect for the band to record their rockier numbers. However 'The Caravan Song' and 'Can't Stop the Jive' were two of the few songs Chrry Bat recorded outside, that weren't recorded live. As Peter described it 'We wanted these two songs to sound as if they were recorded live, which is why we decided to record them outside. We did however record earlier takes of these songs in the studio, since we didn't want to accidentally repeat the same event that The Beatles had done back in January 1969'.
'The Caravan Song'
| A-Side: | 'Can't Stop the Jive' |
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| Chart Position: | #1 (UK Single) #5 (US Single) |
| Album: | Greatest Hits |
| Released: | 15th June 1974 (Single Release) 10th February 1985 (Album Release) |
| Recorded: | 17th January 1974, 3:36 PM, Backyard Deck Outside, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Duration: | 0:03:16 |
| Genre: | Jump Blues, Rock and Roll, Roots Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Telecaster) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes) |
'Can't Stop the Jive'
| A-Side: | 'The Caravan Song' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #1 (UK Single) #3 (US Single) |
| Album: | Greatest Hits |
| Released: | 15th June 1974 (Single Release) 10th February 1985 (Album Release) |
| Recorded: | 17th January 1974, 3:20 PM, Backyard Deck Outside, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Duration: | 0:03:12 |
| Genre: | Jump Blues, Rock and Roll, Swing Music |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Telecaster) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes) |
1st February 1974
The band members were in the studio recording two more compositions. 'Back on Top' was one of two compositions the band's music supervisor and producer Chudley Maron had written for the group to record. The band refused to record it for their third album, because they wanted their third album to be composed entirely of their own songs. However the band members were pleased to have been offered new compositions by their producer, and agreed to record it for their fourth album. 'Bright and Cherry' was a Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby composition, which had been written primarily by Peter.
'Back on Top'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 1st February 1974, 9:21 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Duration: | 0:03:25 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Chudley Maron |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S) Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) Oliver Janas — Harmonica (Hohner C Chromatic) |
'Bright and Cherry'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 1st February 1974, 11:46 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 9:21 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [1] |
| Duration: | 0:03:27 |
| Genre: | Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E) Chudley Maron — Grand Piano (1963 Baldwin Ebony Satin) Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [2] Chester McGlade — Cello (Pizzicato) |
12th February 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Mary-Anne' was a composition written solely by Peter McDonald, while 'Sexy Young Hips' was a composition written solely by Sam Whitby.
'Mary-Anne'
| B-Side: | 'Sexy Young Hips' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #2 (UK Single) #11 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 17th March 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 12th February 1974, 12:55 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 13th February 1974, 9:41 AM, 10:33 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [3][4] |
| Duration: | 0:03:38 |
| Genre: | Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12) Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal [6], Harmony vocal [7], Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Classical Rhythm Guitar (1973 José Ramirez) Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [8] Chester McGlade — Cello (Pizzicato) Bryce Beighley — Electric Spinet Harpsichord (1969 Baldwin) |
'Sexy Young Hips'
| A-Side: | 'Mary-Anne' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #49 (UK Single) #53 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 17th March 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 12th February 1974, 1:39 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 13th February 1974, 11:18 AM, 1:43 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [9][4] |
| Duration: | 0:03:46 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch Tennessean) Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal [6], Backing vocal [10], Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325) Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) Oliver Janas — Harmonica (Hohner C Chromatic) |
13th February 1974
Peter McDonald records a harmony vocal overdub for 'Mary-Anne'. He also double-tracks his lead vocal for the song.
Sam Whitby records a backing vocal overdub for 'Sexy Young Hips'. He also double-tracks his lead vocal for the song.
9th March 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more compositions. 'Diamonds and Cherries' was a Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby composition, which had been written primarily by Peter.
'Back Together' was the second of the two compositions the band's music supervisor and producer Chudley Maron had written for the group to record. The band refused to record it for their third album, because they wanted their third album to be composed entirely of their own songs. However the band members were pleased to have been offered new compositions by their producer, and agreed to record it for their fourth album.
'Diamonds and Cherries'
| A-Side: | 'Takin' a Ride for Money' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #45 (UK Single) #49 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 29th January 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 9th March 1974, 9:59 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 10th March 1974, 11:03 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [11] |
| Duration: | 0:03:18 |
| Genre: | Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard), Handclaps [13] Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S), Handclaps [13] Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Handclaps [13] Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino), Handclaps [13] Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) Wiley Stancill — Baritone Saxophone Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone Shaun Galloway — Baritone Saxophone Ernesto Selby — Tenor Saxophone Marvin Comer — Drum Kit with Brushes (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Riley Ganz — Sleigh Bells [14] |
'Back Together'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 9th March 1974, 10:30 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 10th March 1974, 11:14 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [11] |
| Duration: | 0:04:10 |
| Genre: | Blues-Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Chudley Maron |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S), Handclaps [13] Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes) Riley Ganz — Maracas |
10th March 1974
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record handclaps for 'Diamonds and Cherries'.
Peter McDonald records handclaps for 'Back Together'.
8th April 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Great Lips' was a composition written primarily by Devon O'Connell, with input from Torquil Dohrn.
'Great Lips' became the first Devon O'Connell song to be commercially released. 'Takin' a Ride for Money' was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby.
'Great Lips'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 8th April 1974, 12:30 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 9th April 1974, 12:46 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [15] |
| Duration: | 0:03:57 |
| Genre: | Country Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Devon O'Connell, with Torquil Dohrn |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Upright Piano (1964 Challen) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S) Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Cowbell [16] Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Grand Piano (1964 Hamburg Steinway Baby) Chudley Maron — Sleigh Bells Riley Ganz — Maracas Marvin Comer — Conga Drums Grady Ashman — Viola |
'Takin' a Ride for Money'
| B-Side: | 'Diamonds and Cherries' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #3 (UK Single) #6 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 29th January 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 8th April 1974, 2:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 9th April 1974, 12:23 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [17] |
| Duration: | 0:04:07 |
| Genre: | Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Telecaster) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S), Tape Loops [18] Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Grand Piano (1964 Hamburg Steinway Baby) Riley Ganz — Tambourine, Sleigh Bells [14] |
9th April 1974
Peter McDonald records and adds tape loops to 'Takin' a Ride for Money'.
Devon O'Connell records and adds cowbell overdubs to 'Great Lips'.
14th May 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Sweet Little Suzie' was a composition written solely by Sam Whitby, while 'She's Really Fun' was written solely by Torquil Dohrn.
'Sweet Little Suzie'
| A-Side: | 'Her' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #42 (UK Single) #46 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 16th May 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 14th May 1974, 11:11 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 15th May 1974, 4:41 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [19] |
| Duration: | 0:03:12 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock, Rockabilly |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch Country Gentleman) Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Double-tracked vocal [20], Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325) Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes) Riley Ganz — Percussion Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone Shaun Galloway — Baritone Saxophone |
'She's Really Fun'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 14th May 1974, 12:12 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 10:07 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [1] |
| Duration: | 0:04:27 |
| Genre: | Blues-Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Torquil Dohrn |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325) Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) Harris Galvin — Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) Tod Lowy — Bongo Drums Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [2] German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone |
15th May 1974
Sam Whitby double-tracks his vocal on 'Sweet Little Suzie'.
6th June 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Don't Listen to Her' was a composition written solely by Torquil Dohrn, while 'Her' was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald.
'Don't Listen to Her'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 6th June 1974, 9:45 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 7th June 1974, 1:02 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [21] |
| Duration: | 0:03:28 |
| Genre: | Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Torquil Dohrn |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) [23] Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S) Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E) Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Riley Ganz — Sleigh Bells [24] |
'Her'
| B-Side: | 'Sweet Little Suzie' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #1 (UK Single) #4 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 16th May 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 6th June 1974, 10:54 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 10:19 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [25] |
| Duration: | 0:03:53 |
| Genre: | Pop Rock, Raga Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Telecaster) Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [26] Dominique Caraveo — Sitar Blaine Christ — Pedal Keyboard |
7th June 1974
Torquil Dohrn records a Moog synthesiser overdub for 'Don't Listen to Her'.
15th June 1974
Single Release — 'Can't Stop the Jive' / 'The Caravan Song'
19th July 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Shakin' Up the Seventies' was a composition written by Sam Whitby, while 'Nancy' was written by Peter McDonald.
'Shakin' Up the Seventies'
| A-Side: | 'Nancy' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #43 (UK Single) #45 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 9th July 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 19th July 1974, 4:55 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 20th July 1974, 12:27 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [19] |
| Duration: | 0:03:30 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Telecaster) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal [20], Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Oliver Janas — Harmonica (Hohner C Chromatic) |
'Nancy'
| B-Side: | 'Shakin' Up the Seventies' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #2 (UK Single) #9 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 9th July 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 19th July 1974, 6:15 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 10:29 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [25] |
| Duration: | 0:03:32 |
| Genre: | Folk Rock, Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1972 Fender VI) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1964 Challen) Oliver Janas — Harmonica (Hohner C Chromatic) Riley Ganz — Sleigh Bells [26] |
20th July 1974
Sam Whitby double-tracks his vocal on 'Shakin' Up the Seventies'.
11th August 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions written by Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby. 'Sweet Sunshine' was a composition written primarily by Peter McDonald, while 'Really Hot' was written primarily by Sam Whitby.
'Sweet Sunshine'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 11th August 1974, 11:43 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 10:36 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [1] |
| Duration: | 0:03:19 |
| Genre: | Power Pop |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Tambourine Riley Ganz — Sleigh Bells [2] |
'Really Hot'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 11th August 1974, 12:32 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 12th August 1974, 9:42 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [19] |
| Duration: | 0:03:27 |
| Genre: | Power Pop |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster) Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1972 Fender VI) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal [20], Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [24] |
12th August 1974
Sam Whitby double-tracks his vocal on 'Really Hot'.
22nd August 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Pixie' was a composition written by Peter McDonald, while 'Brown Haired Gorgeous Girl' was written by Sam Whitby.
'Pixie'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 22nd August 1974, 11:43 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 23rd August 1974, 10:45 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [11] |
| Duration: | 0:03:19 |
| Genre: | Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E), Handclaps [13] Peter McDonald — Vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin), Handclaps [13] Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Handclaps [13] Sam Whitby — Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes), Handclaps [13] Chudley Maron — Tambourine Tod Lowy — Bongo Drums Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [24] Chester McGlade — Cello (Pizzicato) Luciano Ransome — French Horn |
'Brown Haired Gorgeous Girl'
| B-Side: | 'Charlotte Wood' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #2 (UK Single) #6 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 12th August 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 22nd August 1974, 12:32 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 10:58 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [25] |
| Duration: | 0:03:27 |
| Genre: | Rhythm and Blues, Rock Music |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch Country Gentleman) Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325) Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes) Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [26] Ernesto Selby — Tenor Saxophone German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone |
23rd August 1974
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record handclaps for 'Pixie'.
11th September 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'You're Rather Gorgeous Today' was a composition written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Torquil Dohrn, while 'Iced Tea' was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Torquil Dohrn.
'You're Rather Gorgeous Today'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 11th September 1974, 3:43 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 11:05 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [1] |
| Duration: | 0:03:46 |
| Genre: | Country Rock, Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby, with Torquil Dohrn |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster) Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [2] Jared Underhill — B♭ Trumpet Delmer Matousek — Tenor Trombone German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone Chester McGlade — Cello Ned Morphis — Violin Neal Nobriga — Viola |
'Iced Tea'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 11th September 1974, 5:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 11:17 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [1] |
| Duration: | 0:03:21 |
| Genre: | Experimental Rock, Psychedelic Pop |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Torquil Dohrn |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Telecaster) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino) Chudley Maron — Tambourine Tod Lowy — Bongo Drums Riley Ganz — Percussion, Sleigh Bells [2] Bennie Mourer — Cymbals (1970 Zildjian) Taylor Stgermain — Wood Block Lester Irion — Rainstick Wm Shorty — Vibraphone Bennett Ackles — Celesta (Schiedmayer) |
29th October 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Charlotte Wood' was a composition written primarily by Torquil Dohrn, with input from Peter McDonald. The song was inspired by Torquil's girlfriend at the time, Charlotte Henderson. Peter McDonald got the idea to name the title of the song 'Charlotte Wood', since he thought it sounded more interesting than naming the song 'Charlotte Henderson'. Torquil agreed.
The band also recorded their first Christmas song for their 1974 double album which was intended to be a Christmas album. 'Happy Christmas' which was a joint effort between Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby.
'Charlotte Wood'
| A-Side: | 'Brown Haired Gorgeous Girl' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #43 (UK Single) #44 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 12th August 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 29th October 1974, 6:00 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 8th November 1974, 11:32 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [25] |
| Duration: | 0:04:10 |
| Genre: | Folk Rock, Raga Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Torquil Dohrn, with Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Acoustic Lead Guitar (1965 Framus Hootenanny 5/024) Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Bass Drums (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E) Chudley Maron — Tambourine Riley Ganz — Maracas, Sleigh Bells [26] Ernesto Selby — Tenor Saxophone Alphonse Labounty — B♭ Clarinet (Boehm System) Dominique Caraveo — Sitar Jere Batres — Zills |
'Happy Christmas'
| A-Side: | 'A Christmas Tale' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #4 (UK Single) #3 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 23rd December 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 29th October 1974, 7:30 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 30th October 1974, 3:37 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [19] |
| Duration: | 0:03:48 |
| Genre: | Christmas Music, Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Acoustic Lead Guitar (1965 Framus Hootenanny 5/024) Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal [20], Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E) Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, Grand Piano (1964 Hamburg Steinway Baby) Harris Galvin — Backing vocal, Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) Tod Lowy — Backing vocal, Bass Drums (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Riley Ganz — Backing vocal, Sleigh Bells Elodia Torian — Backing vocal Alexandra Wright — Backing vocal Katie Russell — Backing vocal Amber Stark — Backing vocal Charlotte Henderson — Backing vocal |
30th October 1974
Peter McDonald double-tracks his vocal on 'Happy Christmas'.
6th November 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Snowman' was a composition written by Sam Whitby, which he had written while thinking about 'Happy Christmas' which they'd recorded several days earlier.
'Phoenix' was a psychedelic folk song written by Torquil Dohrn.
'Snowman'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 6th November 1974, 10:58 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 7th November 1974, 11:43 AM, 12:26 PM, 1:27 PM, 2:23 PM, 3:36 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [3][27][28][29][30] |
| Duration: | 0:03:35 |
| Genre: | Christmas Music, Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Acoustic Lead Guitar (1965 Framus Hootenanny 5/024) Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal [31], Double-tracked harmony vocal [7][32], Double-tracked backing vocal [33][6], Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E) Chudley Maron — Grand Piano (1963 Baldwin Ebony Satin) Harris Galvin — Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) Tod Lowy — Bass Drums (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Riley Ganz — Sleigh Bells |
'Phoenix'
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 6th November 1974, 2:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 7th November 1974, 4:25 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [19] |
| Duration: | 0:04:04 |
| Genre: | Psychedelic Folk |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Torquil Dohrn |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked lead vocal [20], Acoustic Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200) Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200) Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) Harris Galvin — Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) Riley Ganz — Sleigh Bells |
7th November 1974
Sam Whitby records and adds harmony and backing vocals to 'Snowman'. He also double-tracks his lead, harmony, and backing vocals on the track.
Torquil Dohrn double-tracks his lead vocal on 'Phoenix'.
8th November 1974
Session musician Riley Ganz records sleigh bell overdubs for 'Bright and Cherry', 'Mary-Anne', 'Diamonds and Cherries', 'Takin' a Ride for Money', 'She's Really Fun', 'Don't Listen to Her', 'Her', 'Nancy', 'Sweet Sunshine', 'Really Hot', 'Pixie', 'Brown Haired Gorgeous Girl', 'You're Rather Gorgeous Today', 'Iced Tea', and 'Charlotte Wood'.
The sleigh bell overdubs were added to the majority of the songs that would be released on Chrry Bat's 1974 Christmas album, to give the album a more Christmas feel. Note that the overdubs that were recorded on this day were not included on these songs when they were released on singles, or other albums.
2nd December 1974
The band members were in the studio again recording one last composition for their 1974 Christmas album. 'A Christmas Tale' was written primarily by Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby, with input from Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell. The musicians that participated in the track's creation were the same ones that participated in the recording of 'Happy Christmas'.
'A Christmas Tale'
| A-Side: | 'Happy Christmas' |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #2 (UK Single) #2 (US Single) |
| Album: | Merry Christmas |
| Released: | 21st December 1974 (Album Release) 23rd December 1975 (Single Release) |
| Recorded: | 1st December 1974, 5:37 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Duration: | 0:04:02 |
| Genre: | Christmas Music, Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, with Torquil Dohrn, Devon O'Connell |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Acoustic Lead Guitar (1965 Framus Hootenanny 5/024) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin) Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E) Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, Grand Piano (1964 Hamburg Steinway Baby) Harris Galvin — Backing vocal, Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) Tod Lowy — Backing vocal, Bass Drums (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Riley Ganz — Backing vocal, Sleigh Bells Elodia Torian — Backing vocal Alexandra Wright — Backing vocal Katie Russell — Backing vocal Amber Stark — Backing vocal Charlotte Henderson — Backing vocal |
2nd December 1974
Session musicians Ellsworth Hutchins and Ricky Stanbery were called into the studio to record overdubs for two songs that Chrry Bat had covered back in 1971 on this day.
Ellsworth would record a violin overdub for the band's cover of 'Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)'. While Ricky would record a tenor saxophone overdub for the band's cover of 'The Twist'.
The mixes of both songs without the overdubs recorded during this session were released on the Chrry Bat compilation album Rock and Roll Covers, 1971 in 1988.
5th December 1974
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'I've Been Pinched' was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald. Although it was written and recorded during the sessions for the band's 1974 Christmas album, it was not intended to be released on that album. It was not intended to be released on the band's next album either, come to that.
'I've Been Pinched'
| Album: | Neapolitan |
|---|---|
| Released: | 2nd November 1976 |
| Recorded: | 5th December 1974, 9:22 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 24th March 1976, 10:28 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England [34] |
| Duration: | 0:03:38 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Publisher: | Donby Music Limited. |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12), Handclaps [36] Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin), Handclaps [36], Cello (Pizzicato) [37] Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Handclaps [36], Percussion [38] Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325), Handclaps [36] Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) |
21st December 1974
Album Release — Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas — Album
| Chart Position: | #1 (UK Release) #1 (US Release) |
|---|---|
| Released: | 21st December 1974 |
| Recorded: | 1st February – 1st December 1974, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Duration: | 0:48:39 [Disc 1] 0:43:29 [Disc 2] |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock, Christmas Music, Pop Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Track Listing — Disc One: | Side One: 'Happy Christmas' 'You're Rather Gorgeous Today' 'Back Together' 'Mary-Anne' 'Sexy Young Hips' 'Diamonds and Cherries' 'She's Really Fun' Side Two: 'Don't Listen to Her' 'Snowman' 'Bright and Cherry' 'Phoenix' 'Her' 'Sweet Sunshine' |
| Track Listing — Disc Two: | Side Three: 'A Christmas Tale' 'Iced Tea' 'Back on Top' 'Brown Haired Gorgeous Girl' 'Nancy' 'Really Hot' Side Four: 'Great Lips' 'Takin' a Ride for Money' 'Pixie' 'Charlotte Wood' 'Shakin' Up the Seventies' 'Sweet Little Suzie' |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omitted the sleigh bell overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omits the sleigh bells.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The first mix released on the Ch
rry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the harmony vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The single mix and the mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the sleigh bell overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 The mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 The first mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the harmony vocals.
- ↑ The single mix and the mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the sleigh bells.
- ↑ The first mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The first mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the backing vocals.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the handclaps recorded on this day.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 The single mix and the mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the sleigh bell overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the handclaps.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 The single mix and the mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the sleigh bells.
- ↑ The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the cowbell overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the cowbell.
- ↑ The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the tape loops recorded on this day.
- ↑ The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the tape loops.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the double-tracking of the vocals.
- ↑ The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas and the mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the sleigh bell overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the Moog synthesiser.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas and the mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the sleigh bells.
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 The single mix omitted the sleigh bell overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 The single mix omits the sleigh bells.
- ↑ The first and second mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The first three mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The first four mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the harmony vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omitted the backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The first three mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals.
- ↑ The first four mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals.
- ↑ The first and second mixes released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 2 album omit the backing vocals.
- ↑ The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omitted the handclap overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas and the mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 3 album omitted the cello and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omits the handclaps.
- ↑ The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas and the mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 3 album omit the cello.
- ↑ The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas and the mix released on the Chrry Bat Anthology 3 album omit the percussion.