A simple youtube post by one member as a somewhat joke churned out 6 million views in one month, and without the usual canned pub from a talent agency shoving their usually untalented manufactured star garbage down the throats of America, these men turn out a top selling Christmas album...
YouTube sensation Straight No Chaser becomes hit
- CNN.com: "NEW YORK (CNN) -- What started as a college a cappella pastime became a ticket to the big time for 10 Indiana University graduates.
Straight No Chaser broke up years ago, but success on YouTube brought the band back together.
Straight No Chaser broke up years ago, but success on YouTube brought the band back together.
Last year a member of the disbanded group -- called Straight No Chaser -- posted a video of a quirky 1998 performance of 'The 12 Days of Christmas' on YouTube. It got more than 8 million hits. And one of the people watching was Craig Kallman, chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records.
Kallman summoned a couple of the troupe members to Los Angeles, where he offered them a record deal. Straight up. The boys (now men, of course) got back together and within 10 months -- and almost 10 years after graduation -- had a debut album neatly tied with a bow.
And you thought your college reunion was exciting. Video Watch Straight No Chaser blend their voices »
'Holiday Spirits' mostly features festive covers such as 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' and 'Silent Night,' all sung in the a cappella tradition but with creative and entertaining tweaks. continued
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