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Alvin and the Chipmunks, originally David Seville and the Chipmunks and billed for their first two decades as the Chipmunks, are an American animated virtual band and media franchise first created by Ross Bagdasarian for novelty records in 1958. The group consists of three singing animated anthropomorphic chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. Bagdasarian provided the group's voices by producing sped-up recordings of his own, a technique pioneered on the successful "Witch Doctor". Later in 1958, Bagdasarian released the similarly engineered "The Chipmunk Song" for which he came up with the chipmunk characters and their human father, attributing the track to them. David Seville and the Chipmunks released several more records over the following decade until Bagdasarian's death in 1972. The franchise was revived in 1979 with the characters' voices provided by his son Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and the latter's wife Janice Karman. Through the successful franchise, the Chipmunks have become one of the most successful children's artists of all time. It has garnered two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and won five Grammy Awards, having four Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 and three certified platinum albums. "The Chipmunk Song" became one of the best-selling singles of all time at 5 million physical copies sold. The Chipmunks were first depicted in animated form in The Alvin Show (1961). The characters have since featured in several television series and films, as well as other media. In 2019, The Chipmunks received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Christmas Top Hits [2018]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
20, No 1's: Christmas Classics [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Jingle Bells | 2:37 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Ain't No Party | 2:44 |
The Spirit of Christmas [2016]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:21 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2015]
Song | Duration |
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Juicy Wiggle [Munk Remix] | 3:51 |
Merry Christmas Box of Music [2015]
Song | Duration |
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | 2:32 |
Uptown Funk From Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip [Original Soundtrack] [2015]
Song | Duration |
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Uptown Funk | 4:31 |
We're the Chipmunks [2015]
Song | Duration |
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We're the Chipmunks | 1:01 |
Alvin for President! [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Alvin for President | 2:59 |
Alvin's Harmonica | 2:45 |
Hang Up Your Stocking | 1:51 |
The Night Before Christmas | 3:03 |
Whistle While You Work | 1:50 |
Holly Jolly Christmas [Allegro] [2014]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:20 |
The Christmas Collection [K-Tel] [2014]
Song | Duration |
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Jingle Bells | 2:41 |
100 Kids Xmas Hits: Childrens Favourite Christmas Songs & Carols [2013]
America's Greatest Hits, Vol. 9: 1958 [2013]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:21 |
Holly Jolly Christmas [2013]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:20 |
America's Greatest Hits, Vol. 10: 1959 [2012]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:20 |
Alvin's Harmonica | 2:42 |
Children's Choices, Vol. 1 [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:11 |
Chipmunks Christmas [2012]
My Christmas Album [2012]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
Timeless Classics [Cherished] [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:09 |
Two Way Family Favourites, Vol. 2 [2012]
Song | Duration |
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Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:05 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked [Music from the Motion Picture] [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Whip My Hair | 2:31 |
Vacation | 2:59 |
S.O.S. | 2:52 |
We No Speak Americano/Conga | 2:38 |
Survivor | 4:02 |
Born This Way/Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now/Firework | 2:47 |
Chipwrecked (Music from the Motion Picture) [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Vacation | 2:59 |
Born This Way/Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now/Firework | 2:47 |
Club Can't Handle Me | 3:57 |
Chipwrecked [Original Soundtrack] [Deluxe Edition] [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Vacation | 2:59 |
The 1959 British Hit Parade, Pt. 2: July-December [2011]
Song | Duration |
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Ragtime Cowboy Joe |
The London American Label Year by Year: 1958 [2011]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:21 |
100 Number Ones Of The Fifties [2010]
Song | Duration |
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Chipmunk Song | 2:25 |
My Favourite Christmas Songs [2010]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
My Favourite Christmas Songs [Union Square Music] [2010]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
Now That's What I Call Christmas!, Vol. 4 [2010]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 [2009]
Song | Duration |
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You Really Got Me | 2:41 |
So What | 3:37 |
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) | 3:13 |
Bring It On | 3:46 |
Stayin' Alive | 2:46 |
It's Ok | 2:47 |
Shake Your Groove Thing | 3:52 |
Put Your Records On | 3:34 |
I Want To Know What Love is | 2:53 |
We Are Family | 3:02 |
I Gotta Feeling [*] | 4:05 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2009]
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2009]
Song | Duration |
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You Really Got Me | 2:41 |
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) | 3:13 |
Bring It On | 3:46 |
Stayin' Alive | 2:46 |
It's OK | 2:47 |
Shake Your Groove Thing | 3:52 |
I Want to Know What Love Is | 2:53 |
We Are Family | 3:02 |
I Gotta Feeling [*] | 4:05 |
Backline: X-Mas Edition 2009 [2009]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song |
Holidays & Hits [2009]
Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac [Bonus Disc] [2008]
Song | Duration |
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All I Want, song | 5:16 |
NOW That's What I Call Christmas Favorites [2008]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:20 |
Now That's What I Call Christmas!: The Essential [2008]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
The Chipmunks Go to the Movies [2008]
Song | Duration |
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We're off to See the Wizard (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) | 2:40 |
Undeniable [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Shake Your Groove Thing | 2:51 |
Home | 2:55 |
Don't Stop Believin' | |
Ho Ho Ho |
A Holly Jolly Kids Christmas [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Alvin & The Chipmunks [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song [1958 Recording] |
Alvin and the Chipmunks [Original Soundtrack] [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) [DeeTown OG Mix] | 2:32 |
Witch Doctor | 3:02 |
Funkytown | 3:34 |
Alvin and the Chipmunks [Original Soundtrack] [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Get You Goin' | 3:15 |
Coast 2 Coast | 2:47 |
Mess Around | 3:19 |
Ain't No Party | 2:43 |
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Christmas Number 1's [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:22 |
Christmas Number 1's [Canada Version] [2007]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:22 |
Christmas with the Chipmunks [Madacy] [2007]
A Chipmunk Christmas [DVD/CD] [2006]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 1:37 |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | 4:35 |
Sleigh Ride | 1:37 |
Deck the Halls | 2:28 |
Now That's What I Call Christmas!, Vol. 3 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:23 |
Please Be You [2006]
Song | Duration |
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Welcome, Little Sister | 2:38 |
Redemption [2006]
Song | Duration |
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All I Want to Do | 4:24 |
Unaccompanied Minors [2006]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:02 |
20th Century Masters - Santa's Greatest Hits: Christmas Collection [2005]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:22 |
Absolutely the Best of the Fifties [2005]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:22 |
The Ice Harvest [Soundtrack] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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Chipmunk Song | 2:23 |
The Ultimate 50's Collection [Fuel 2000] [2005]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:22 |
13 of the Best: Rockin' Christmas [2004]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection [2004]
Song | Duration |
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All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth | 2:13 |
Happy Xmas [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Chipmunk Song |
Have a Fun Christmas [2004]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Hits That Live Forever 50's [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Ragtime Cowboy Joe |
Mandrew [2004]
Song | Duration |
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All I Want | 3:48 |
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer [Bear Family] [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer | 2:34 |
Who Would Have Thought [2004]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song |
Christmas with the Chipmunks [Madacy] [2003]
Lennon & McCartney Songbook: Soft Rock/Pop [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Can't Buy Me Love |
Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks [2003]
The Chipmunks Show [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Witch Doctor | 2:04 |
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Alvin's Harmonica | 2:43 |
Whistle While You Work | 1:46 |
Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:06 |
All My Loving | 2:16 |
Alvin's Orchestra | 3:01 |
The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas: Holiday Memories [2002]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Fabulous Fifties: Holiday Memories [2001]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Rock 'N' Roll Era: Rockin' Merry Christmas [2001]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
The Best of Christmas Classics [2001]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
Sharing the Holidays: Family Sleigh Ride [2000]
Song | Duration |
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas | |
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer |
The Best of Christmas Classics [2000]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:20 |
Greatest Hits [1999]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
Alvin's Harmonica | 2:40 |
Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:06 |
Alvin's Orchestra | 2:57 |
Whistle While You Work | 1:46 |
All My Loving | 2:20 |
A Hard Day's Night | 2:47 |
Can't Buy Me Love | 2:08 |
I Want to Hold Your Hand | 2:36 |
Greatest Hits of the 50s [Box Set #1] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:20 |
Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Witch Doctor | 2:02 |
Alvin's Orchestra | 3:01 |
Alvin for President | 2:57 |
Alvin's Harmonica | 2:42 |
America the Beautiful | 2:06 |
Please, Please Me | 2:03 |
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years [Bonus Tracks] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Alvin's Orchestra | 3:01 |
Sing a Goofy Song | 2:30 |
Alvin's Harmonica | 2:42 |
America the Beautiful | 2:06 |
Please, Please Me | 2:04 |
Can't Buy Me Love | 2:06 |
Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:06 |
Whistle While You Work | 1:48 |
Talk to the Animals | 3:45 |
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Santa's Greatest Hits [Hip-O] [1999]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:22 |
The Best Kid's Party in the World...Ever! [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:06 |
The Chipmunks Greatest Christmas Hits [1999]
Christmas Comedy Classics, Vol. 2 [1998]
Song | Duration |
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas |
It's a Kid's Christmas [1998]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:22 |
The A-Files: Alien Songs [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Purple People Eater | 3:35 |
Yuletide Soiree Party Pack [1998]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) |
Billboard Christmas Greatest Hits [1996]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Children's Christmas Favorites [Warner] [1996]
Song | Duration |
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All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth | 1:33 |
Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Stayin' Alive | 4:06 |
Witch Doctor | 2:40 |
Shout | 4:25 |
Love Shack | 5:16 |
Special Gift [1996]
Song | Duration |
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All I Want for Christmas | 3:32 |
A Very Merry Chipmunk [1995]
Christmas Is for Kids [Cema] [1995]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | |
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer |
Santa Claus' Christmas Party [1995]
The Glory of Christmas [CEMA 3 Disc] [1995]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:23 |
The Very Best of the Chipmunks [1995]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | |
Alvin's Harmonica | |
Ragtime Cowboy Joe | |
Witch Doctor | |
America the Beautiful |
When You Wish upon a Chipmunk [1995]
Song | Duration |
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I've Got No Strings [From Pinocchio] | 2:17 |
When You Wish Upon a Star [From Pinocchio] | 1:59 |
Honky Tonk Christmas [1993]
Song | Duration |
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Santa's Gonna Come in a Pickup Truck | 4:08 |
Sing-Alongs [1993]
Song | Duration |
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Alvin's Orchestra | |
Witch Doctor | |
Ragtime Cowboy Joe | |
Alvin's Harmonica |
Chipmunks in Low Places [1992]
Song | Duration |
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Country Pride | 3:23 |
Stand by Your Man | 4:46 |
Down at the Twist and Shout | 3:28 |
I Feel Lucky | 3:09 |
Legends of Christmas Past: A Rock n' R&B Holiday Collection [1992]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:57 |
Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1 [1990 EMI/Capitol] [1990]
Rockin' Through the Decades [1990]
Song | Duration |
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Witch Doctor | |
Sleigh Ride |
Dr. Demento Presents: Greatest Xmas Novelty CD [1989]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:17 |
Let's Work Together: The Best of Canned Heat [1989]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:47 |
Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2 [EMI-Capitol] [1987]
Chipmunk Rock [1982]
Song | Duration |
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A Hard Day's Night | |
Can't Buy Me Love | |
What's New Pussycat |
A Chipmunk Christmas [1981]
Urban Chipmunk [1981]
Song | Duration |
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I Love a Rainy Night | 3:43 |
On the Road Again | 2:33 |
Chipmunk Punk [1980]
Song | Duration |
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Crazy Little Thing Called Love |
Future Blues [Bonus Tracks] [1970]
Song | Duration |
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Christmas Blues [*] | 2:33 |
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) [*] | 2:45 |
The Chipmunks at the Movies [1969]
Song | Duration |
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We're off to See the Wizard | |
Whistle While You Work | |
What's New Pussycat? | |
Talk to the Animals | |
A Hard Day's Night |
The Chipmunks a Go-Go [1965]
Song | Duration |
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What's New Pussycat? | |
I'm Henry VIII, I Am |
The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits [1964]
Song | Duration |
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All My Loving | 2:20 |
Do You Want to Know a Secret | 2:04 |
From Me to You | 1:57 |
Love Me Do | 2:18 |
A Hard Day's Night | 2:47 |
P.S. I Love You | 2:20 |
Can't Buy Me Love | 2:07 |
Please, Please Me | 2:04 |
I Want to Hold Your Hand | 2:36 |
Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2 [1963]
Christmas with the Chipmunks [1962]
Christmas with the Chipmunks [1962]
Song | Duration |
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Christmas Time (Greensleeves) | 3:05 |
Jingle Bell Rock | 1:42 |
Christmas with the Chipmunks [Capitol 2006] [1962]
Christmas with the Chipmunks [Capitol 2008] [1962]
Christmas with the Chipmunks [Capitol Bonus Track] [1962]
Christmas with the Chipmunks [Delta] [1962]
Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1 [1962]
The Chipmunks Songbook [1962]
Song | Duration |
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America the Beautiful | 2:04 |
The Alvin Show [1961]
Song | Duration |
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Witch Doctor |
Sing Again with the Chipmunks [1960]
Song | Duration |
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Swanee River | 1:49 |
Swing Low Sweet Chariot | 2:02 |
Witch Doctor | 2:04 |
Alvin's Orchestra | 3:01 |
Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks [1959]
Song | Duration |
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Alvin's Harmonica | 2:40 |
Whistle While You Work | 1:46 |
Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 2:06 |
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) | 2:21 |
Chipwrecked (Music from the Motion Picture)
Song | Duration |
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Real Wild Child | 2:43 |
S.O.S. | 2:52 |
We No Speak Americano/Conga | 2:38 |
Christmas Time Is Here [Allegro]
Song | Duration |
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The Chipmunk Song | 2:20 |
Dear Santa: A Kids' Christmas Sing-Along
Song | Duration |
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All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) | 3:17 |
Santa's Christmas Collection [Membran]
Song | Duration |
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All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth | 3:10 |
Still Squeaky After All These Years
Song | Duration |
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America the Beautiful | 2:06 |
Please, Please Me | 2:03 |
Can't Buy Me Love | 2:03 |
I'm Henry VIII, I Am | 2:07 |
Whistle While You Work | 1:46 |
Talk to the Animals | 3:42 |
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