Now That’s What I Call Christmas! 3

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Tracklist

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1You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
vocals:
Thurl Ravenscroft
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits) (in 1966)
recording of:
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!)
lyricist:
Dr. Seuss
composer:
Albert Hague
publisher:
Dr. Seuss Enterprises and EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP)
part of:
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (soundtrack of the 1966 American animated television special)
Thurl Ravenscroft52:57
2Little Saint Nick
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
lead vocals:
Mike Love (Beach Boys)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recording of:
Little Saint Nick
writer:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
The Beach Boys52:01
3Noel
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles2:24
4Up on the Housetop
arranger:
The Corporation (Motown songwriters)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Records (not for label use; use “Motown” instead) (in 2013)
The Jackson 53:13
5O Holy Night
Al Green3:43
6Christmas Time Is Here
Dianne Reeves3:18
7Christmas Is My Favorite Time
vocals:
Kenny Rogers (US country singer, songwriter, actor, record producer & entrepreneur)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol (holding) (in 1981) and EMI (EMI Records, since 1972) (in 1981)
recording of:
Christmas Is My Favorite Time of the Year
lyricist and composer:
Peter McCann
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd.
Kenny Rogers2:43
8Shimmy Down the Chimney (Fill Up My Stocking)
Alison Krauss4:25
9Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
vocals:
Cyndi Lauper
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1998)
cover recording of:
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell and St. Nicholas Music
Cyndi Lauper32:45
10Feliz Navidad
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc. (not for release label use! pre-Aug 2004 subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.) (in 1998)
cover recording of:
Feliz Navidad (Spanish/English)
lyricist and composer:
José Feliciano
publisher:
DeJamus Ltd., J & H Publishing Co. and J-H Publishing
Céline Dion13:40
11I'll Be Home for Christmas
Gloria Estefan3:30
12I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment) (from 2004 to present)
cover recording of:
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
lyricist and composer:
Tommie Connor (English songwriter)
publisher:
Blue Ribbon Music Ltd., Herman Music, Inc., Jewel Music Publishing Co., Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Regent Music (BMI)
Jessica Simpson43:07
13Merry Christmas, Baby
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael C. Ross (US engineer, active 1980s–present)
miscellaneous support:
Bill Hughes (strings) (task: orchestra contractor)
programming:
Tal Herzberg
assistant engineer:
Howard Karp and Chris Wonzer
producer:
Ron Fair (veteran A&R executive, record producer arranger, recording engineer and songwriter)
bass:
Chuck Berghofer (Jazz bassist)
celesta:
Ron Fair (veteran A&R executive, record producer arranger, recording engineer and songwriter)
drums (drum set):
Harold Jones (jazz drummer)
guitar:
John Goux
percussion:
Steve Forman (US percussionist)
piano:
Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) (New Orleans blues pianist, singer and songwriter)
saxophone:
Pete Christlieb, Gene Cipriano, Dan Higgins (saxophonist and woodwind recording artist) and Sal Lozano
trombone:
Andy Martin (jazz trombonist) and Phil Teele
trumpet:
Wayne Bergeron and Warren Luening
guest vocals:
Dr. John (New Orleans blues pianist, singer and songwriter)
lead vocals:
Christina Aguilera
conductor:
Sammy Nestico
horn [horns] arranger:
Sammy Nestico
arranger:
Ron Fair (veteran A&R executive, record producer arranger, recording engineer and songwriter)
cover recording of:
Merry Christmas Baby
writer:
Lou Baxter and Johnny Moore (US blues guitarist, Three Blazers)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., St. Louis Music Corp., Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Christina Aguilera35:44
14Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)
programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
co-producer:
Loris Holland
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
Hammond organ and piano:
Loris Holland
keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Cindy Mizelle, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Loris Holland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1994)
recording of:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Gloria (in excelsis Deo)
composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Loris Holland
publisher:
Ruby Holland Music, Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony Tunes, Inc., Wallyworld Music and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
medley of:
Angels We Have Heard on High
medley of:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Christmas carol)
Mariah Carey33:00
15Santa Baby
cover recording of:
Santa Baby
writer:
Joan Javits, Anthony Springer and Philip Springer
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Tamir Music and TM Music Ltd.
Pussycat Dolls3:01
16Home
Ne‐Yo4:26
17It Just Don't Feel Like Xmas (Without You)
Rihanna3:49
18Christmas Wish
Stacie Orrico3:56
1912 Days of Christmas
cover recording of:
The Twelve Days of Christmas
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Frederic Austin (in 1909)
publisher:
Shawnee Press Inc.
is based on:
On the Twelfth Day
Relient K3:30

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Release

ASIN:DE: B000I0QKJW [info]

Release group

part of:Now That’s What I Call Christmas (UK Now subseries) (number: 3) (order: 3)
Wikidata:Q7065457 [info]