Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas
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"Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas" is a Christmas song by the pop rock band Frickin' A. It was released on their EP Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas/Jessie's Girl.
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[edit] The EP
The EP was released on December 28, 2004.[1] It features four versions of the song, along with their single "Jessie's Girl", and three snippets from their debut album Big Egos...No Ideas. A portion of the proceeds of the cd's sales go to the Jimmy Fund, which supports the fight against cancer.[2]
[edit] Track Listing
- Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas - World Champion Red Sox Anthem
- Merry Merry Merry Frickin' Christmas (Family Values Mix)
- Instrumental
- Ashlee's Lipsync Track
- Jessie's Girl
- Drive
- Party Like A Rock Star
- Trend
[edit] Song info
There are two main versions of the song know as the "World Champion Red Sox Anthem" and the "Family Values Mix", with lyrics parallel to each other. There is also an instrumental version.
The World Champion Red Sox Anthem is dedicated to the Boston Red Sox on their winning of the 2004 World Series. The majority of the song humorously pokes fun at the New York Yankees's loss, rather than the Red Sox victory. The song features chants of, "Yankees Suck!"
The Family Values Mix is about a young man (lead singer Jason Phelps) and his Christmas break that he spends with his somewhat dysfunctional family. He complains that it's so boring and he's sick of all of them.
[edit] Popularity
The Red Sox Anthem was a hit in Boston, while the Family Values version received heavy spins on Top 40 radio. Both songs were #1 request on various radio stations and #1 single in sales in Boston.[3] Frickin' A was featured on Boston's Kiss 108 Jingle Ball Christmas concert.[4]
[edit] Trivia
- The Ashlee Simpson lip-syncing controversary is referenced twice. In the Family Values Mix, a relative known as "Cousin Ashlee" is mentioned who can't sing. Also, there is another version of the Red Sox Anthem known as '"Ashlee's Lypsync Track'", in which various lyrics are left out.
- The song also parodies the George W. Bush's 2004 election ads. ("I'm Santa W. Claus, and I approve this message.")
- The instrumental version was featured on and episode of Postcards from Buster during a segment of "Postcards from You". (Ironically, it was an Easter episode.)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- FrickinA.com - Band's official website
