Carnie and
Wendy Wilson, formerly of pop combo
Wilson-Phillips, deliver corny sugarplums on
Hey Santa. Except for the co-penned title track (with guest vocal appearance from uncle
Carl Wilson), it's all standard material ranging from "Little Drummer Boy" to "Jingle Bell Rock." The music blends the cuddly pop of their previous group with a lukewarm
Phil Spector/girl-group sound.
Beach Boys fans will want to note "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," a 1977 track from the family vaults with papa
Brian on piano. ~ Roch Parisien