In addition to being one of the best garage rock bands going, Beebe Gallini is well-known for its ability to cover the hell out of a song. So of course you could expect this band to turn out a first-rate Christmas single! Teaming up with local legend Cindy Lawson, St. Paul's finest rock and roll outfit has gifted us with a double shot of holiday goodness on Rum Bar Records. Listening to the garage ripper "You Ain't Getting Nothin", you would never in a million years guess that this was a Goo Goo Dolls song. Miss Georgia Peach takes full ownership of the song with her usual powerhouse vocal, and simply put this tune freaking rocks! You would swear it was written decades ago! On the virtual flipside, the band is right in its element with a truly excellent rendition of the Stevie Wonder classic "What Christmas Means To Me" (featuring MGP and Lawson on co-lead vocals). The girl group and Motown vibes are strong and undeniable. Given my reluctance to overshare Christmas music this time of the year, I've adopted a standard where I'll only review holiday releases that are simply too good to ignore. This one sure falls into that category. Who am I kidding? Beebe Gallini could cover the Dallas Cowboys fight song, and I'd still be writing a rave review. This band never disappoints!
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