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Brian Wilson and Mike Love took the rhythm from Little Deuce Coupe, added the “run run reindeer” bridge and some obligatory sleighbell magic and made the track that may or may not have invented snowboarding. Little Saint Nick was first released as a single in 1963 and re-recorded for 1964’s The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album. Another alternative version, which borrows the melody from Drive-In, was added to the 1992 reissue.

Written by: Brian Wilson, Mike Love

Listen: The Beach Boys - Little Saint Nick

Buy: Little Saint Nick | The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (reissue)

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"The best Christmas songs ever are...
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John & Yoko
Fairytale Of New York – The Pogues
Little Saint Nick - Beach Boys." (Thanks, yossarianlives)

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