{"product_id":"st-5081","title":"Lennie Weinrib - Have a Jewish Christmas...? (1967) Vinyl LP • Naomi Lewis","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e ST-5081\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Big Band \u0026amp; Swing, Cabaret, Doo-Wop, Jewish, Klezmer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front\/back);. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); some small tears. Spine is partly readable with wear and splits. Shelf-wear along bottom-edge, heavier across top-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eChristmas Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eChristmas Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTanta And The Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSanta Claus\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eChristmas Machers\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Party\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShut Up, Irving!\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHave a Jewish Christmas...?\u003c\/span\u003e is a comedic spoken-word album featuring comedian Lennie Weinrib as the narrator and primary performer, alongside vocalists Naomi Lewis, Christine Nelson, and the pseudonymous \"Reginald X. Cuddlefuddles\" (voiced by Arte Johnson of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eRowan \u0026amp; Martin's Laugh-In\u003c\/span\u003e fame). The album humorously explores the cultural clashes and absurdities faced by Jewish families attempting to partake in traditional Christmas celebrations, through skits and songs like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eChristmas Cards\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eChristmas Trees\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSanta Claus Is Coming to Town? (Oy Vey!)\u003c\/span\u003e. Written by Ray Brenner and Barry E. Blitzer, it captures the ironic holiday experiences of American Jews in the mid-20th century, blending satire with festive tunes arranged by Jimmy Haskell and backed by the Jackie Ward Singers. Historically significant as one of the earliest recordings in the \"Jewish Christmas\" genre—a niche that later gained mainstream traction with Steve Allen’s 1960s specials and contemporary albums like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eA Kosher Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e (2009)—it reflects post-WWII Jewish assimilation trends and the rise of ethnic humor in American entertainment. While the album did not produce chart-topping hit singles, its enduring cult appeal has kept it a holiday staple among collectors and fans of vintage comedy vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793671254297,"sku":"ST-5081","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-lennie_weinrib-have_a_jewish_christmas.jpg?v=1783554130","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/st-5081","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}