Child of Winter



"Child of Winter (Christmas Song)" is a Christmas song written by Brian Wilson and Stephen Kalinich (and incorporating in its structure the opening verse from "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman). It was recorded by the American rock band the Beach Boys and was released as a single in 1974 backed with "Susie Cincinnati". It was the only Beach Boys single between the albums Holland and 15 Big Ones.

Recording
An early version with Dennis Wilson on lead vocals and Carl Wilson singing the bridge is reported to exist.

Release history


When released in other countries, the single featured "Good Vibrations" as a B-side.

"Child of Winter (Christmas Song)" was included on the band's 1998 compilation Ultimate Christmas.

Personnel
Per Stephen Kalinich.
 * The Beach Boys
 * Mike Love – lead vocal
 * Brian Wilson – "Grinch voice", "everything else"
 * Carl Wilson – guitar
 * Dennis Wilson – drums
 * Additional personnel
 * Carnie Wilson – sleigh bell
 * Wendy Wilson – sleigh bell
 * Stephen Kalinich – kazoo