Christmas At The Beach (Single)

by Ross De Baker

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Ross deBaker and the Recalcitrants latest single, “Christmas at The Beach” is three minutes and 3 seconds of pure power pop. A surf-rock bonanza paying homage to the hot summers of Perth, with its glistening waves and the cooling waters at the beach.
Reliving the glories of their lost youths, RdB and the Recalcitrants pump up the volume for this dance frenzy. Twist the night away on white beach sands on the shores of the Indian Ocean this silly season. It’s Christmas at the beach, Perth in December.

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Christmas At The Beach (R. Daglish)

Towels and bags and ice-cream skies, far as the eye can see.
Islands drape the horizon line, like leaves fallen from a tree
From the footbridge of the station, we can see forever
Beach bound kids at the old train station, we’re gonna live forever

And the sand is burning underfoot
The glare is killing my eyes
Sun is crisping my shoulders red
Christmas comes as no surprise
Somewhere there’s a white Christmas
But it’s Christmas At The Beach in Perth again

Sand dunes line the roadside’s edge, seagulls cry above
Glistening waves lap the shore, tracks lead through the coastal scrub.
Hit the beach at full throttle, spill across the sand like water from a bottle
Christmas at the beach, Perth in December

Christmas At The Beach summer fun is in our reach
Christmas At The Beach Perth in December
Christmas At The Beach summer fun is in our reach
Christmas At The Beach we’re gonna live forever

We’re gonna live forever
Perth In December
We’re gonna live forever

credits

released December 11, 2020
Ross De Baker: Guitar & vocals
Tony Connor: Keyboards
Glenn Boardman: Bass
Bob Brisbane: Drums
Will Miles: Additional keys
Les Watkins: Percussion

Recorded October 7th, 2020, at Sundown Studios, Western Australia.
Additional vocals recorded at Rosco Ramana Studios
Mixed and mastered at Miles A. Head Studios
Produced by Ross Daglish
Horns arranged by William Miles

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Ross De Baker Fremantle, Australia

Ross de Baker was born and lives in the south-west of Western Australia. Ross’ songs are stories of Australia, and stories of Western Australia in particular. Songs about the histories and trials and times of the people. Songs of the blue skies and red dirt, and the forests and farms and mines and stations scattered through the vast western lands. ... more

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