Various – A Very Special Christmas

Label:

A&M Records – CD 3911

Series:

A Very Special Christmas

Format:

CD, Compilation

Country:

Canada

Released:

1987

Genre:

Electronic, Hip Hop, Rock, Pop

Style:

Pop Rap, Pop Rock

Tracklist

1	Pointer Sisters–	Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Bass – T.M. Stevens Drums – Steve Jordan Engineer [Assistant] – Dan Nash, Mark McKenna, Michael Morongell, Rob Jacobs Guitar – David Freeman, Michael Landau Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Piano – Roy Bittan Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Roy Bittan Recorded By – Don Smith, Shelly Yakus Saxophone – Clarence Clemons Written-By – H. Gillespie, J. F. Coots	3:21
2	Eurythmics–	Winter Wonderland Drum Programming – David A. Stewart, Richard Feldman Engineer [Assistant] – Tom Banghart Keyboards – Annie Lennox, John Van Tongerin, Richard Feldman Mixed By – Humberto Gatica Producer – Eurythmics, Richard Feldman Recorded By – Richard Feldman Written-By – R. Smith, F. Bernard*	3:34
3	Whitney Houston–	Do You Hear What I Hear? Backing Vocals – Darlene Love, Edna Wright Perry Bass – Jimmy Johnson (5) Drums – Ritchie Hayward* Engineer [Assistant] – Mark McKenna Guitar – Steve Lukather Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Percussion – Bobbye Hall Piano – Jay Winding* Producer – Jimmy Iovine Recorded By – Scott Litt, Thom Panunzio Synthesizer, Arranged By [Strings] – Charles Judge Written-By – G. Shayne, N. Regney	3:31
4	Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band–	Merry Christmas Baby Mastered By [Originally] – Bob Ludwig Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Producer – Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Plotkin, Jon Landau Recorded By – Toby Scott Written By – L. Baxter / J. Moore	4:51
5	The Pretenders–	Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Bass – T.M. Stevens Drums – Blair Cunningham Engineer [Assistant] – Steve Boyer Guitar – Robbie McIntosh Keyboards – Rupert Black Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain, Bruce Lampcov Producer – Bob Clearmountain, Jimmy Iovine Recorded By – Bruce Lampcov, Scott Litt Written-By – H. Martin, R. Blane	4:40
6	John Cougar Mellencamp–	I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Accordion – John Cascella Backing Vocals – Crystal Taleifero, Pat Peterson Bass – Coby Myers Drums – Kenny Aronoff Fiddle – Lisa Germano Guitar – Larry Crane, Mike Wanchic Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Producer – Don Gehman, John Mellencamp* Recorded By – David Leonard Written-By – T. Connor*	2:38
7	Sting–	Gabriel's Message Arranged By – David Willcocks Producer – Pete Smith, Sting Recorded By, Mixed By – Pete Smith Written By [Words] – Sabine Banng Gould Written-By – Traditional	2:10
8	Run-DMC–	Christmas In Hollis Co-producer – Rick Rubin, Steve Ett Producer – Run-DMC Recorded By, Mixed By – Steve Ett Written By – J. Simmons / D. McDaniels / J. Mizell	2:59
9	U2–	Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Backing Vocals – Darlene Love Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Producer – Jimmy Iovine Recorded By – Scott Litt, Thom Panunzio Written-By – E. Greenwich, J. Barry, P. Spector*	2:19
10	Madonna–	Santa Baby Arranged By – Jeremy Lubbock Engineer [Assistant] – Peter Droll, Rob Jacobs Producer – Jimmy Iovine Recorded By, Mixed By – Shelly Yakus Written By – J. Javits / P. Springer	2:34
11	Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band*–	The Little Drummer Boy Backing Vocals – Andrea Robinson, Darryl Phinnessee, Donny Gerrard, Dorian Holley, John Townsend, Laura Creamer, Rosemary Butler Bass – Chris Campbell Drums – Don Brewer Engineer [Assistant] – Mark DeSisto, Mark McKenna Guitar – Nils Lofgren, Rick Vito Keyboards – David Ervin Mixed By – Joe Chiccarelli Percussion – Crystal Taleifero Piano – Craig Frost Producer – Bob Seger, Jimmy Iovine Recorded By – Don Smith, Shelly Yakus Saxophone – Alto Reed Written-By – H. Simone, H. Onorati, K. Davis* Backing Vocals – Andrea Robinson, Darryl Phinnessee, Donny Gerrard, Dorian Holley, John Townsend, Laura Creamer, Rosemary Butler Bass – Chris Campbell Drums – Don Brewer Engineer [Assistant] – Mark DeSisto, Mark McKenna Guitar – Nils Lofgren, Rick Vito Keyboards – David Ervin Mixed By – Joe Chiccarelli Percussion – Crystal Taleifero Piano – Craig Frost Producer – Bob Seger, Jimmy Iovine Recorded By – Don Smith, Shelly Yakus Saxophone – Alto Reed Written-By – H. Simone, H. Onorati, K. Davis*	3:29
12	Bryan Adams–	Run Rudolph Run Bass – Dave Taylor (3) Drums – Mickey Curry Guitar – Bryan Adams Guitar [Additional], Keyboards [Additional] – Keith Scott Keyboards – Johnny Blitz Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Producer – Bryan Adams Recorded By – Smudger (2) Written By – M. Brodie Written-By – J. Marks*	2:42
13	Bon Jovi–	Back Door Santa Arranged By – Bon Jovi Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Producer – Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora Recorded By – Kooster McAllister, Michael Young, Roger Talkov Written-By – C. Carter, M. Daniel	3:52
14	Alison Moyet–	The Coventry Carol Producer, Mixed By, Arranged By – Alison Moyet, Peter Oxendale Recorded By – John Fryer Written-By – Traditional	3:24
15	Stevie Nicks–	Silent Night Arranged By – Richard Warren (2) Backing Vocals – Robbie Nevil, Sharon Celani Engineer [Assistant] – Dan Nash Guitar – Waddy Wachtel Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain Piano – Roy Bittan Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Roy Bittan Recorded By – Shelly Yakus, Thom Panunzio Written-By – Traditional	4:36

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Distributed By – A&M Records Of Canada Limited
Licensed From – A&M Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Special Olympics Productions, Inc.
Copyright © – Special Olympics Productions, Inc.

Credits

Executive Producer – Jimmy Iovine
Mastered By – Stephen Marcussen

Notes

(P)(C) Special Olympics Productions Inc.

Artwork by Keith Haring.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 0 7502-13911-2

Various – A Very Special Christmas 3

Label:

A&M Records – 31454 0764 2

Series:

A Very Special Christmas – 3

Format:

CD, Album

Country:

Canada

Released:

Sep 23, 1997

Genre:

Electronic, Hip Hop, Rock, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country

Style:

Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rap, Pop Punk, Blues Rock, Celtic, Ambient, Neo Soul, Contemporary R&B, Art Rock

Tracklist

1	Sting–	I Saw Three Ships Arranged By – Dave Hartley, Sting Flute – Mickey Sumner* Keyboards – Dave Hartley Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Simon Osborne Vocals – Sting Written-By – Traditional	1:41
2	The Smashing Pumpkins–	Christmastime Concertmaster – Gene Orloff Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Paul Falcone Orchestrated By [Orchestration By] – Arif Mardin Percussion – Frank Pagano Producer – Arif Mardin, Joe Mardin Producer [Pre-Production By] – Joe Mardin, Steve Skinner Production Manager – Gloria Gabriel Recorded By, Mixed By – Michael O'Reilly Words By, Music By – Billy Corgan	3:16
3	Natalie Merchant–	Children Go Where I Send Thee Bass – Graham Maby Choir – Metropolitan New Testament Missionary Baptist Church Choir, Albany, NY Drums – Peter Yanowitz Electric Organ [Hammond B3 Organ] – Jason Yates Engineer, Mixed By – Todd Vos Guitar – Val McCallum Horns – Dave Ralicke* Vocals – Natalie Merchant Vocals [Additional Vocals] – Schiavone McGee Written-By – Traditional	5:12
4	Reverend Run* & The Christmas All Stars Featuring Mase, Puff Daddy, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Salt N’ Pepa, Onyx & Keith Murray–	Santa Baby Drums – Pearl Man Executive-Producer – Ill Badler, Russell Simmons Featuring – Keith Murray, Mase, Onyx, Puff Daddy, Salt N’ Pepa, Snoop Doggy Dogg Keyboards – David Frazier (2) Lyrics By [Rap Lyrics By] – C. Broadus, Cheryl “Salt” James, Fredro Scruggs, J. Simmons, K. Murray, Kirk Jones, M. Betha Producer – Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, Mr. Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Mrs. Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons* Programmed By – Ommas Keith* Programmed By [Beats Programmed By] – Jam Master Jay Vocals – Justine Simmons Written-By – Joan Javits, Phil Springer, Tony Springer Written-By [“Nappy Heads (Remix)” Sample Written By] – L. Hill, S. Michel, N. Jean Drums – Pearl Man Executive-Producer – Ill Badler, Russell Simmons Featuring – Keith Murray, Mase, Onyx, Puff Daddy, Salt N’ Pepa, Snoop Doggy Dogg Keyboards – David Frazier (2) Lyrics By [Rap Lyrics By] – C. Broadus, Cheryl “Salt” James, Fredro Scruggs, J. Simmons, K. Murray, Kirk Jones, M. Betha Producer – Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, Mr. Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Mrs. Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons* Programmed By – Ommas Keith* Programmed By [Beats Programmed By] – Jam Master Jay Vocals – Justine Simmons Written-By – Joan Javits, Phil Springer, Tony Springer Written-By [“Nappy Heads (Remix)” Sample Written By] – L. Hill, S. Michel, N. Jean	4:00
5	No Doubt–	Oi To The World Bass – Tony Kanal Choir [“Oi Choir"] – Adrian, Gabe, Gwen, Seth, Stephan, Tom, Tony* Drums, Bell Tree [Sleigh Bells] – Adrian Young Engineer – Glenn Spinner, Rick Will Guitar – Tom Dumont Mixed By – No Doubt, Rick Will, Warren Fitzgerald Producer – No Doubt, Warren Fitzgerald Trombone, Chimes – Gabrial McNair Trumpet – Stephen Bradley Vocals – Gwen Stefani Written-By – Joe Escalante Written-By [“Frosty The Snowman” Elements Written By] – Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson (4) Written-By [“Joy To The World” Elements Written By] – Traditional Written-By [“The First Noel” Elements Written By] – Traditional Bass – Tony Kanal Choir [“Oi Choir"] – Adrian, Gabe, Gwen, Seth, Stephan, Tom, Tony* Drums, Bell Tree [Sleigh Bells] – Adrian Young Engineer – Glenn Spinner, Rick Will Guitar – Tom Dumont Mixed By – No Doubt, Rick Will, Warren Fitzgerald Producer – No Doubt, Warren Fitzgerald Trombone, Chimes – Gabrial McNair Trumpet – Stephen Bradley Vocals – Gwen Stefani Written-By – Joe Escalante Written-By [“Frosty The Snowman” Elements Written By] – Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson (4) Written-By [“Joy To The World” Elements Written By] – Traditional Written-By [“The First Noel” Elements Written By] – Traditional	2:40
6	Sheryl Crow–	Blue Christmas Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Jeff Trott Bass – Tim Smith (5) Celesta [Celeste Keyboard] – Mitchell Froom Drums – Jim Bogios Engineer – Masato Tachikawa Mixed By – Tchad Blake Producer, Vocals, Harmonica – Sheryl Crow Written-By – Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson	3:30
7	Blues Traveler–	Christmas Bass Guitar – Bob Sheehan Drums, Percussion – Brendan Hill Engineer – John Goodmanson Guitar – Chan Kinchla Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero Mixed By [Assisted By] – Brian Sperber, Mike Tocci* Producer – Steve Thompson Recorded By [Assisted By] – Jim Albert Vocals, Harmonica – John Popper Words By, Music By – J. Popper* Written-By [“Divided Sky” Elements Written By] – Ernest Anastasio* Bass Guitar – Bob Sheehan Drums, Percussion – Brendan Hill Engineer – John Goodmanson Guitar – Chan Kinchla Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero Mixed By [Assisted By] – Brian Sperber, Mike Tocci* Producer – Steve Thompson Recorded By [Assisted By] – Jim Albert Vocals, Harmonica – John Popper Words By, Music By – J. Popper* Written-By [“Divided Sky” Elements Written By] – Ernest Anastasio*	5:42
8	Enya–	Oíche Chiún (Silent Night) Co-producer, Arranged By – Enya Producer – Nicky Ryan Written-By – Traditional	3:46
9	Hootie & The Blowfish–	The Christmas Song Acoustic Guitar – Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan Bass – Dean Felber Drums – Jim “Soni” Sonefeld* Electric Guitar – Mark Bryan Producer, Mixed By – Don Dixon Vocals – Darius Rucker Written-By – Mel Torme*, Robert Wells (2)	3:12
10	Chris Cornell & Eleven (4)–	Ave Maria Composed By [Intro Composed By], Arranged By [Intro Arrangement By], Keyboards – Natasha Shneider Drums – Greg Upchurch Producer, Recorded By – Alain Johannes Vocals – Chris Cornell, Natasha Shneider Written-By – Franz Schubert	6:10
11	Mary J. Blige Featuring Angie Martinez–	Christmas In The City Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Ken Lewis Featuring, Rap – Angie Martinez Keyboards [Additional Keyboards] – Kyle Smith Lyrics By – Angie Martinez, Malik Pendleton, Mary J. Blige Mixed By – Ken Lewis, Malik Pendleton Producer [Vocal Production By] – Malik Pendleton, Mary J. Blige Producer, Music By, Instruments [All Instruments] – Malik Pendleton Vocals [All Vocals] – Mary J. Blige	4:34
12	Jonny Lang–	Santa Claus Is Back In Town Bass – Jeff Hayenga Drums – Mike Larsen Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Shane Washington Engineer, Mixed By – David Streeby Guitar – Jonny Lang, Ted Larsen Keyboards – Bruce McCabe Producer, Vocals – Jonny Lang Written-By – Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller*	4:22
13	Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds–	The Christmas Song Guitar – Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds Mixed By – John Siket, Steve Lillywhite Recorded By – Jeff Thomas Vocals – Dave Matthews Written-By – David J. Matthews*	5:09
14	Steve Winwood–	Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand Producer, Engineer, Mixed By, Arranged By, Vocals, Instruments [All Instruments] – Steve Winwood Written-By – Traditional	2:25
15	Tracy Chapman–	O Holy Night Arranged By [Arrangement By] – Andy Stoller, Tracy Chapman Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Jill Dell'Abate Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Dulcimer – Andy Stoller Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Brian Garten Engineer, Mixed By – Frank Filipetti French Horn – Josh Clark (2) Music By – Adolphe Adam* Producer, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Clarinet, Percussion – Tracy Chapman Words By – Placide Cappeau Arranged By [Arrangement By] – Andy Stoller, Tracy Chapman Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Jill Dell'Abate Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Dulcimer – Andy Stoller Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Brian Garten Engineer, Mixed By – Frank Filipetti French Horn – Josh Clark (2) Music By – Adolphe Adam* Producer, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Clarinet, Percussion – Tracy Chapman Words By – Placide Cappeau	4:31
16	Patti Smith–	We Three Kings Electric Guitar – Lenny Kaye, Oliver Ray Engineer, Mixed By – Roy Cicala Fretless Bass, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Tony Shanahan Keyboards, Percussion – Jay Dee Daugherty Vocals – Patti Smith Written-By – Traditional	5:47

Mastered at A&M Mastering Studios, Hollywood, CA, except where noted.

Artwork © 1997 The Estate Of Keith Haring.

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℗&© 1997 Special Olympics International, Inc. Manufactured and distributed by PolyGram Group Canada Inc. Made in Canada.

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℗&© 1997 Special Olympics International, Inc. Printed in Canada.

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℗&© 1997 Special Olympics International, Inc. Made in Canada.

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