The Christmas Album: 40 Essential Christmas Crackers

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Last Christmas
producer:
George Michael
music videos:
Last Christmas by Wham! (British pop-duo)
part of:
Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-13 (number: 2), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-20 (number: 3), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-27 (number: 4), Billboard Hot 100: 2026-01-03 (number: 4), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-06 (number: 6), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-29 (number: 11), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-22 (number: 13), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-15 (number: 43), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2025 (number: 65), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2024 (number: 74) and Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2023 (number: 84)
recording of:
Last Christmas
lyricist and composer:
George Michael
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music), Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Wham! Music Ltd., ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (Yamaha Music Publishing) (until 2017-03-31), Morrison Leahy Music Ltd. (from 1984 to present) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Wham!4.154:28
2Stay Another Day
East 174:27
3The Power of Love
engineer:
Stuart Bruce and Stephen Lipson
additional producer:
Stephen Lipson
producer:
Trevor Horn
bass guitar:
Mark O’Toole (former bassist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood)
drums (drum set):
Peter Gill (UK drummer for Frankie Goes to Hollywood)
guest keyboard:
Andrew Richards (Strawbs keyboard player/record producer) and Anne Dudley (English score composer)
guest percussion:
Luís Jardim
guitar:
Brian Nash (British guitarist (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) and songwriter)
lead vocals:
Holly Johnson, Mark O’Toole (former bassist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood) and Paul Rutherford (member of Frankie Goes to Hollywood)
strings arranger and additional arranger:
Anne Dudley (English score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Zang Tuum Tumb (for copyrights use only; aka Zang Tuum Tumb or Zang Tumb Tuum prior to incorporation ca. 1988) (in 1984)
recording of:
The Power of Love
writer:
Peter Gill (UK drummer for Frankie Goes to Hollywood), Holly Johnson, Brian Nash (British guitarist (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) and songwriter) and Mark O’Toole (former bassist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood)
publisher:
Perfect Songs Ltd. (UK publisher, affiliated with PRS) and Rubet Music Publishing, Inc.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood45:30
4Fairytale of New York
Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl4:35
5Merry Christmas Everyone
Shakin’ Stevens3:41
6Stop the Cavalry
producer:
Bob Andrews (keyboardist and producer), Bob Andrews (UK keyboardist/producer) and Jona Lewie
vocals and performer:
Jona Lewie
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Stiff Records (in 1980) and Stiff Records Ltd. (in 1980)
recording of:
Stop the Cavalry
lyricist and composer:
Jona Lewie
publisher:
Zomba Music Productions Ltd., Zomba Music Publishing Ltd. and Street Music Ltd. (in 1980)
Jona Lewie3.82:56
7I Believe in Father Christmas
conductor:
Godfrey Salmon (violinist, conductor, arranger, orchestrator and composer.)
recording of:
I Believe in Father Christmas
written in:
West London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
lyricist:
Greg Lake and Peter Sinfield
composer:
Greg Lake and Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (Sergei Prokofiev, Russian composer)
is based on:
Lieutenant Kijé Suite, op. 60: IV. Troika
Greg Lake43:33
8Step Into Christmas
vocals:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
This Record Co. Ltd. (copyright holder) (in 1973)
recording of:
Step Into Christmas
lyricist:
Bernie Taupin
composer:
Elton John (English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer)
publisher:
Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. and Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. (fka Dick James Music Ltd.)
Elton John34:13
9Mary’s Boy Child
recording of:
Mary’s Boy Child
lyricist and composer:
Jester Hairston
publisher:
Bourne Music Ltd. and J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Boney M.4:24
10Another Rock ’n’ Roll Christmas
Gary Glitter3:49
112000 Miles
The Pretenders3:40
12Driving Home for Christmas
Chris Rea4:01
13Blue Christmas
Shakin Stevens2:47
14Merry Christmas Baby
live 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., Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music) and Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band4:50
15Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Luther Vandross5:06
16Endless Christmas
3T4:12
17White Christmas
Jane McDonald3:41
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1White Christmas
Bing Crosby3:07
2Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
recording of:
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn (in 1945-07)
composer:
Jule Styne (in 1945-07)
publisher:
Cahn Music Company, Chappell & Co., Chappell/Morris Ltd., Cherry Lane Music Ltd., Imagen Music, J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., Producers Music Publishing Co., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Frank Sinatra2:37
3Winter Wonderland
Tony Bennett2:14
4When a Child Is Born
recording of:
When a Child Is Born
lyricist:
Fred Jay
composer:
Zacar
arranger:
Dave Arch (pianist, conductor, arranger and composer)
publisher:
Ardmore & Beechwood Music Ltd., Ardmore and Beechwood Ltd., Beechwood Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!)
Johnny Mathis3:44
5Mary’s Boy Child
Harry Belafonte3:00
6Blue Christmas
recording of:
Blue Christmas
writer:
Bill Hayes (songwriter) and Jay Johnson (songwriter of “Blue Christmas”)
publisher:
Anglo-Pic Music Co. Ltd., Bibo Music Publishing, Inc., J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998) and Universal Polygram International, Inc.
Elvis Presley2:11
7A Winter’s Tale
David Essex4:12
8Santa Baby
recording of:
Santa Baby
writer:
Joan Javits, Anthony Springer (Tony Springer) and Philip Springer
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hello Mr. Wilson, Tamir Music, TM Music Ltd., Warner Chappell and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
Eartha Kitt2:49
9Wombling Merry Christmas
Wombles3:21
10Frosty the Snowman
The Jacksons2:39
11All Alone on Christmas
additional recording engineer:
Dan Gellert (sound engineer) and Dave McNair (producer, engineer, musician)
recording engineer and mixer:
Ben Fowler
associate producer:
Zoë Yanakas
producer:
Steven Van Zandt
editor:
Scott Hull (US mastering engineer at Masterdisk / The Hit Factory / Scott Hull Mastering)
alto saxophone:
Arno Hecht (American saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
Eddie Manion (American saxophonist)
bass guitar:
Garry Tallent
chimes:
Benjamin Newberry
drums (drum set):
Max Weinberg
guitar:
Steven Van Zandt and Pat Thrall (guitarist, producer & engineer)
keyboard:
Danny Federici
percussion:
Zoë Yanakas
piano:
Mark Alexander (pianist and keyboard player)
tenor saxophone:
Clarence Clemons and Stan Harrison (American saxophonist)
trombone:
Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
trumpet:
Rick Gazda (trumpeter) and Mark Pender
background vocals:
Carmela Lento, Isabella Lento and Patti Scialfa
lead vocals:
Darlene Love
vocals:
Darlene Love
performer:
The E Street Band, Darlene Love and The Miami Horns
arranger:
Steven Van Zandt
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Fox Records Inc. (in 1992)
recording of:
All Alone on Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Steven Van Zandt
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner Chappell North America
Darlene Love3.54:16
12The Christmas Song
Gladys Knight & the Pips3:23
13I Believe
Robson & Jerome2:08
14Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Jane McDonald3:32
15I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Doris Day2:27
16Winter Wonderland / Sleigh Ride
Dolly Parton3:43
17Early Christmas Morning
recording of:
Early Christmas Morning
writer:
Cyndi Lauper and Jan Pulsford
publisher:
Rellla Music Corp., Rondor Music (Australia) Pty Ltd, Tenja Music, ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
Cyndi Lauper3:42
18Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Michael Bolton4:05
19Christmas Through Your Eyes
Gloria Estefan5:02
20Last Christmas
Human Nature3:08
21O Holy Night
Mariah Carey4:26
22You Make It Feel Like Christmas
bass:
Bob Glaub
drums (drum set):
Russell Kunkel (session drummer)
guitar:
Dean Parks (American session guitarist) and Waddy Wachtel
keyboard:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
lead vocals:
Neil Diamond
conductor:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger) (choir vocals, strings)
strings arranger and choir vocals arranger:
David Campbell (US‐based Canadian violinist, composer, conductor and arranger)
concertmaster:
Gavyn Wright (UK violinist, conductor)
recording of:
You Make It Feel Like Christmas
writer:
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond33:38
23The Lord’s Prayer
Barbra Streisand2:43