The Beatles - The Beatles Seventh Christmas Record [320k MP3]

The Beatles' Christmas records were spoken and musical messages from English rock group The Beatles that were posted out on flexi disc at Christmas time to members of their official fan-clubs in the United Kingdom and the United States. One such record was issued each year from 1963 to 1969

Conceived as a means to appease fan-club members whose letters, due to their sheer volume, were not always being answered in a timely manner, the records included the Beatles' messages of thanks to "loyal Beatle people", along with skits, Christmas carols, and original compositions.

1969: The Beatles' Seventh Christmas Record: Happy Christmas 1969 [320k MP3]

Recorded: NovemberΓÇôDecember 1969
Location: various
Writer: The Beatles
Producer: Maurice Cole
Issued: 19 December 1969
Label: Lyntone, LYN 1970/1971
Flexi disc: 7", 2 sides, 33Γàô RPM
Total time: 7:39

The final Beatles Christmas offering was also recorded separately, as the band had effectively split by this point. It features an extensive visit with John and Yoko at their Tittenhurst Park estate, where they play "what will Santa bring me?" games. Harrison only appears briefly, and Starr only shows up to plug his recent film, The Magic Christian. Paul sings his original ad-lib, "This is to Wish You a Merry, Merry Christmas." Starting at 1:30, at the tail-end of Ringo's song, the guitar solos from "The End" are heard, followed by Yoko interviewing John.