Evans Quartet - Merry Christmas Barbershop Style
Review by Deanna Perkins
The Evans Quartet's album Merry Christmas Barbershop Style is a delightful addition to any holiday music collection. The quartet's harmonies are tight and polished, and their arrangements of classic Christmas songs are both festive and inventive.
Listeners will appreciate the quartet's playful take on holiday favorites like "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls," as well as their heartfelt renditions of more somber carols like "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night." Throughout the album, the Evans Quartet's vocals are warm and inviting, making for a cozy and comforting listening experience.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Silent Night | ||
| Auld Lang Syne | ||
| Frosty The Snow Man | ||
| Jingle Bells | ||
| Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer | ||
| Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | ||
| Winter Wonderland | ||
| Jolly Old St. Nicholas | ||
| Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer | ||
| We Wish You A Merry Christmas | ||
| White Christmas | ||
| Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town | ||
| Silver Bells | ||
| Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas |
Video
Evans Quartet Merry Christmas - Barbershop Style
Evans Quartet- Merry Christmas Barbershop Style. 1961
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Catalog Numbers
- DL 74162
- DL 4162
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Mono
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | Decca Records Pressing Plant, Gloversville |
About Evans Quartet
The Evans Quartet is the Barbershop Harmony Society's 1960 International Quartet Champion. First formed in 1926 when Doc and Ivey Evanss sons were just kids. They based their quartet off of their Dad, Doc Evans, quartet. The championship version of the quartet consisting of Turk Evans as tenor, Pres Evans as lead, Gene Smith as baritone, and Jack Evans as bass came together in 1957. They won the gold in 1960. They released two record albums and were the first barbershop quartet to release a Christmas LP. They retired in 1981 after nearly 55 years of singing together.
Name Vars
- The Evans Quartet
Members
- Jack Evans
- Pres Evans
- Gene Smith
- Turk Evans
- Bob Evans
- Shirl Beckstead
Summary by Deanna Perkins
Comments
2023-04-12
Shirl Beckstead (bass) is my Grandpa!!?❤
2023-04-11
My dad, Shirl Beckstead, replaced Jack Evans as the bass of the Evans quartet, when Jack was transferred out of state. Dad is the Santa clause on the far right in the picture on this Christmas album. I remember the quartet practicing in our basement when I was a young girl. They were a great group of men and darn good singers! This album has been passed down to my children and grandchildren and is enjoyed every Christmas with fond memories of “Grandpa Beck” and his beautiful voice.
2023-04-11
Shirl Beckstead is my great grandfather. Thank you for uploading this so I can have a piece of him to listen to.
2023-04-10
My father was in a barbershop quartet and we listened to this masterpiece every Christmas. I'm still listening.
I miss you Dad!
I miss you Dad!
2023-04-10
I finally found the album to purchase. I miss my Dad, Turk.
2023-04-10
Many years ago I borrowed this record from our local radio station and tape recorded it. Every Christmas my family of 2 daughters, wife and I would play it and sing along. I lost the tape as time went on. Last Christmas we were all together when one daughter found it here on youtube! What a joyful time we all had singing with it again. And now again... Thank you!!!
2023-04-09
this is pricless thanx for upload xmas records !
2023-04-09
Love their music. They were the 1960 International Quartet Champions. I cherish the years I associated with Turk, Press and Jack. Turk was the best chorus conductor I ever sang under. Jack was the best Sunday school teacher I have had. Press got me started in business. I took Press to lunch a few months before he died. We enjoyed reminiscing about the old days. I was so glad to enjoy a few more minutes with him. I love and miss them. Merry Christmas Pres, Turk and Jack. Until we sing again.
2023-04-09
Who doesn't like a Barbershop Quartet? I know I do and I also like Christmas music (obviously). So combining the two is a natural sound!
2023-04-09
I grew up with this. Thank you.
