A Very Special Christmas: 25 Years Bringing Joy to the World (deluxe edition)

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 5 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Joy to the World
Train4:02
2Something in the Air
Grayson Sanders and Jono feat. Lauriana Mae3:15
3Angels We Have Heard on High
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Farmers of Light Music (in 2016)
Jewel44:12
4It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Genewick
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt, Jochem van der Saag and Jorge Vivo (engineer)
miscellaneous support:
Thanh Tran (music preparation supervisor) (task: music copying) and Gina Zimmitti (task: orchestra contracted by)
programming, sound engineer and mixer:
Jochem van der Saag
producer:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
bass:
Chuck Berghofer (Jazz bassist)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Peter Erskine (US jazz drummer)
guitar:
Graham Dechter (jazz guitarist)
keyboard:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
piano:
Alan Pasqua
synthesizer [synths]:
Jochem van der Saag
vocals:
Michael Bublé
arranger:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
orchestrator:
Alan Broadbent and David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Reprise Records (in 2011)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Blue Studios in Malibu, California, United States
part of:
Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-20 (number: 13), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-27 (number: 13), Billboard Hot 100: 2026-01-03 (number: 13), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-13 (number: 14), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-06 (number: 21), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-29 (number: 32) and Offizielle deutsche Charts – Single-Jahrescharts 2025 (number: 92)
cover recording of:
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Meredith Willson (in 1951)
publisher:
Frank Music Corp., Kobalt Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd, Meredith Willson Music LLC, MPL Communications Australia and MPL Music Publishing
Michael Bublé3.353:28
5Do You Hear What I Hear?
Jordin Sparks3:33
6I Want You for Christmas
Cheap Trick4:08
7Mary, Did You Know?
Rascal Flatts3:18
8Best Christmas Ever
Wonder Girls3:59
9Tennessee Christmas
additional recording engineer and assistant engineer:
Matt Rausch (sound engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Chris Stone (Producer and engineer)
producer:
Mac McAnally
acoustic guitar:
Gary Chapman (singer-songwriter & tv presenter) and Dean Parks (American session guitarist)
bass and bass guitar:
Mike Brignardello
drums (drum set):
Paul Leim and Greg Morrow (session drummer)
electric guitar:
Jon Goin
guitar:
Mac McAnally and Rob McNelley
keyboard [keys]:
Charlie Judge (American guitarist, pianist, arranger and songwriter) and Mac McAnally
mandolin:
Mac McAnally
pedal steel guitar:
Gary Chapman (singer-songwriter & tv presenter)
percussion:
Eric Darken
Rhodes piano:
Shane Keister
shakers:
Victor Feldman (jazz musician)
strings:
The Martyn Ford Orchestra
background vocals:
Gary Chapman (singer-songwriter & tv presenter) and Amy Grant
lead vocals:
Amy Grant
instruments arranger:
Alan Moore (instrumental arranger)
concertmaster:
Gavyn Wright (UK violinist, conductor)
recorded at:
The House (Nashville) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
mixed at:
LaLaLand in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
recording of:
Tennessee Christmas
writer:
Gary Chapman (singer-songwriter & tv presenter) and Amy Grant
publisher:
Bug & Bear Music (in 1983) and Meadowgreen Music Co. (in 1983)
Amy Grant44:34
10Christmas Without You
recording of:
Christmas Without You
writer:
Brent Kutzle and Ryan Tedder (American singer, songwriter, and producer)
OneRepublic33:17
11Breath of Heaven [Mary’s Song]
producer:
Tony Brown (US producer, pianist and keyboardist) and Michael Omartian
conductor:
Patrick Williams (composer, arranger)
arranger:
Patrick Williams (composer, arranger)
cover recording of:
Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)
writer:
Chris Eaton (British pop/soul/CCM singer/songwriter) and Amy Grant
Vince Gill5:59
12Please Come Home for Christmas
Martina McBride2:55
13Winter Wonderland
Jason Mraz2:09
14December 25
Francesca Battistelli2:45
15Christmas Song
live recording of:
Christmas Song (on 2010-09-18)
lyricist and composer:
Dave Matthews (of Dave Matthews Band)
publisher:
Colden Grey Ltd.
Dave Matthews Band5:11
16Oh Holy Night
Christina Aguilera4:51
17Oi to the World
engineer:
Glenn Spinner and Rick Will
producer:
Warren Fitzgerald and No Doubt (American rock band)
mixer:
Warren Fitzgerald, No Doubt (American rock band) and Rick Will
chimes and trombone:
Gabrial McNair
drums (drum set) and percussion [sleigh bells]:
Adrian Young (drummer for No Doubt)
electric bass guitar:
Tony Kanal
guitar:
Tom Dumont
trumpet:
Stephen Bradley (No Doubt)
background vocals:
Stephen Bradley (No Doubt), Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal, Gabrial McNair and Adrian Young (drummer for No Doubt)
lead vocals:
Gwen Stefani
recorded at and mixed at:
Ocean Way Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
cover recording of:
Oi to the World
writer:
Joe Escalante
No Doubt42:41
18What Child Is This? (live)
Vanessa Williams3:17
19Christmas Tears (live)
live cover recording of:
Christmas Tears
writer:
Sonny Thompson (US R&B bandleader and pianist) and R.C. Wilson
publisher:
Carbert Music Inc., Fort Knox Music Inc. and Trio Music Company
Eric Clapton4:15
20Run Rudolph Run
cover recording of:
Run Rudolph Run
writer:
Marvin Brodie (songwriter, known for “Run Rudolph Run”) and Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Campbell Connelly, Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (in 1958)
recording of:
Run Rudolph Run
writer:
Marvin Brodie (songwriter, known for “Run Rudolph Run”) and Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Campbell Connelly, Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (in 1958)
Sheryl Crow2:52
21Christmas All Over Again
assistant engineer:
Brian Scheuble
engineer:
Richard Dodd (mastering engineer, producer and engineer), Phil Kaffel and Thom Panunzio
producer:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist), Jimmy Iovine, Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty
mixer:
Richard Dodd (mastering engineer, producer and engineer)
12 string guitar:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (in 1992)
acoustic guitar:
Robbie Blunt (in 1992), Kevin Dukes (in 1992), Jimmy Ripp (in 1992) and Todd Sharp (in 1992)
bass:
Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist) (in 1992), Jeff Lynne (in 1992) and Scott Thurston (in 1992)
bell and timpani:
Jeff Lynne (in 1992)
drums (drum set):
Jim Keltner (in 1992) and Stan Lynch (in 1992)
electric guitar:
Tom Petty (in 1992) and Tim Pierce (US session guitarist) (in 1992)
harp:
Gayle Levant (American studio musician, harpist) (in 1992)
harpsichord:
Mitchell Froom (in 1992)
marimba:
Efrain Toro (in 1992)
percussion:
Brad Dutz (in 1992) and Phil Jones (Percussionist) (in 1992)
piano:
Benmont Tench (in 1992)
saxophone:
Phil Kenzie (in 1992), Marty Krystall (in 1992), Mike Turre (in 1992) and Joel Peskin (in 1992)
synthesizer:
Scott Humphrey (in 1992)
background vocals:
Richard Dodd (mastering engineer, producer and engineer) (in 1992), Jeff Lynne (in 1992) and Tom Petty (in 1992)
lead vocals:
Tom Petty (in 1992)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Special Olympics International Inc. (in 1992)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1992)
mixed at:
M.C. Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Christmas All Over Again (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Tom Petty
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers34:16