Discography
Albums;
1959-Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks
1960-Sing Again with the Chipmunks
1960-Around the World with the Chipmunks
1961-The Alvin Show
1962-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1
1962-The Chipmunk Songbook
1963-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2
1964-The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits
1965-The Chipmunks a Go-Go
1965-The Chipmunks Sing with Children
1968-The Chipmunks See Doctor Dolittle
1969-The Chipmunks Go to the Movies
1980-Chipmunk Punk
1981-A Chipmunk Christmas
1981-Urban Chipmunk
1982-Chipmunk Rock
1982-The Chipmunks Go Hollywood
1984-Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Television Soundtrack Recording
1987-The Chipmunk Adventure
1990-Rockin' Through the Decades
1992-In Low Places (Label: Sony Wonder, ASIN B0000028T3)
1992-Greatest Hits
1993-The Alternative Alvin (Label: SST, SST 226)
1993-Alvin's Christmas Carol
1993-Sing-Alongs
1994-Here's Looking at Me!
1995-Alvin's Daydreams
1995-Chipmunk Celebration
1995-Easter Chipmunk
1995-When You Wish Upon A Chipmunk
1995-A Very Merry Chipmunk
1995-The Very Best of The Chipmunks
1996-Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes
1998-The A-Files: Alien Songs
1999-Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years
2003-Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks
2004-Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Singles;
1958-"The Chipmunk Song" (US #1)
1959-"Alvin's Harmonica"
1960-"Ragtime Cowboy Joe"
1960-"Alvin's Orchestra"
1960-"Alvin for President"
1962-"America the Beautiful"
1960-"Rudolph, the Red-Reindeer"
1962-"The Alvin Twist"
1963-"Alvin's All Star Chipmunk Band"
1963-"Eefin' Alvin"
1963-"The Night Before Christmas"
1964-"All My Lovin'" (Beatles cover)
1965-"Do-re-mi"
1965-"I'm Henry VIII"
1968-"If I Could Talk to the Animals"
1968-"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
1980-"You May Be Right"
1980-"Call Me"
1981-"On The Road Again"
1981-"I Love A Rainy Night"
1982-"Heartbreaker"
1982-"E.T. And Me"
1983-"We're The Chipmunks/Beat It" (Michael Jackson cover)
1984-"Let's All Be There" (for NBC)
1985-"What Were You Doing At The Time?"
1985-"Sunday Bloody Sunday" (U2 cover)
1987-"The Girls of Rock & Roll"
1990-"Jingle Bells Finale"
1993-"Achy Breaky Heart" (Billy Ray Cyrus cover; 45, 1993, Epic 74776)
1994-"I Don't Want To Be Alone For Christmas (Unless I'm Alone With You)" (actually performed by James Ingram)
1996-"Macarena"
2002-"In Charge but Not Involved"
2003-"Remember A Day"
White Christmas
The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Ya look sad
Oh I'm not sad Alvin, I was just hoping for a little snow this year
Really Dave, why?
Well, You see Alvin
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
Hey Dave, look
It's snowing
The lyrics to The Chipmunks' song "White Christmas" summarize the nostalgic feelings that occur during the holiday season. The dialogue between Dave and Alvin reflect the emotions felt in winter and the hope for a white Christmas. The setting is imagined as the ones they used to know where treetops glisten and children listen for sleigh bells in the snow. The music video portrays the Chipmunks singing in front of a winter wonderland, busting out toy instruments in celebration of the season. The song's use of multiple singers creates a dynamic atmosphere of lively chatter and excitement that add a special touch to the song.
The repeated lyric "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas" represents the hope and longing we all feel for a perfect holiday season. The holiday card mentioned in the song evokes memories of those times when people would send handwritten cards to their loved ones, which creates feelings of warmth and coziness. The lyrics suggest that we should remember the good times and bring them back to life in the present with the greeting of holiday cards. Ultimately, the song's message is about kindness, optimism, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Dave, what's the matter?
Alvin observes Dave's demeanor and inquires if there is a problem.
Ya look sad
Alvin tells Dave that he looks unhappy.
Oh I'm not sad Alvin, I was just hoping for a little snow this year
Dave clarifies that he is not sad, but rather disappointed that there hasn't been any snow this year.
Really Dave, why?
Alvin wants to know the reason behind Dave's wish for snow.
Well, You see Alvin
Dave prepares to give an explanation to Alvin.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Dave reveals his wish for a Christmas with snow.
Just like the ones I used to know
Dave wishes for a Christmas like the ones he experienced in the past with snow.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
Dave describes a picturesque white Christmas scene where the snow makes the trees look vibrant and the children listen for the sound of sleigh bells.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
One of the enjoyable aspects of a white Christmas is the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the snow.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Dave reiterates his desire for a Christmas with snow.
With every Christmas card I write
Dave links his desire for a white Christmas to his Christmas cards that he sends out.
May your days be merry and bright
Dave wishes for enjoyable and happy times during the Christmas season.
And may all your Christmases be white
Dave expresses his hope that every Christmas is one with snow.
May your days be merry and bright
Dave repeats his hopes for enjoyable and happy times during the Christmas season.
And may all your Christmases be white
Again, Dave emphasizes his hope for every Christmas to be one with snow.
Hey Dave, look
Alvin points out that it is now snowing.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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