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Tracklist

1CD
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1When You Believe
recording engineer:
Paul Boutin, Tim Boyle (recording and mixing engineer), Dana Chappelle and Don Murray (producer / engineer)
miscellaneous support:
Debbi Datz‐Pyle (task: contracted by), Sandy DeCrescent (task: contracted by) and Ivy Skoff (task: production coordinator)
drums (drum set) [drum] programming, drums (drum set) programming and keyboard [keyboards] programming:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
assistant engineer:
Luis Castello, Luis Castillo, Chuck Bailey Jr. (engineer), Brian Garten, John Nelson (engineer), John Sorenson and Tom Sweeney (US engineer)
engineer:
Paul Boutin, Tim Boyle (recording and mixing engineer), Dana Jon Chappelle and Don Murray (producer / engineer)
producer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Ivy Skoff
assistant mixer:
E'lyk
mixer:
Jon Gass
bass and bass guitar:
Nathan East
drums (drum set) and drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ricky Lawson
guitar:
Michael Thompson (session guitarist)
keyboard:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
low whistle, solo bagpipe, solo low whistle [low whistles] and solo uilleann pipes [U-Union Pipes]:
Eric Rigler
percussion:
Sheila E.
piano:
Greg Phillinganes
choir vocals:
Dion Allen, Vearline Board, Lynn Davis (vocalist), Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, Joy Enriquez, Sharlotte Gibson, Daryl Hawes, Kenya Ivey, Nathan Ivey, Tavia Ivey, Mark Kibble (US gospel singer from group Take 6), Peach (choir on "When You Believe"), Shanice, Syretha Smith (choir on "When You Believe"), Ulisa Ivey, J. Valentine, Nathan Walton and Crystal Wilson
choir vocals [choir]:
Dion Allen, Vearline Beard, Lynn Davis (vocalist), Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, Joy Enriquez, Sharlotte Gibson, Daryl Hawes, Kenya Ivey, Nathan Ivey, Tavia Ivey, Mark Kibble (US gospel singer from group Take 6), Lisa Ivey, Peach (choir on "When You Believe"), Shanice Wilson, Syretha Smith (choir on "When You Believe"), J. Valentine, Nathan Walton and Krystal Wilson
vocals:
Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston
orchestra:
Bill Ross (composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor) and Gavin Greenaway
conductor:
Bill Ross (composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor), Gavin Greenaway and Damon Thomas
chorus master:
Damon Thomas
arranger and orchestrator:
Bill Ross (composer, orchestrator, arranger, conductor) and Hans Zimmer (German score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) and SKG Music L.L.C. (for copyrights use only, company associated with Dreamworks Records) (in 1998)
recorded at:
Brandon’s Way Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States, Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Ocean Way Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Brandon’s Way Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
When You Believe (The Prince of Egypt, pop version)
lyricist and composer:
Stephen Schwartz (musical theatre lyricist/composer)
additional composer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
publisher:
Cherry Lane Music Co., ECAF Music, Inc., SKG Songs and Songs of SKG
version of:
When You Believe (The Prince of Egypt)
Mariah Carey with Whitney Houston4.654:31
2My All
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
assistant engineer:
Ian Dalsemer
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
additional drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Dan Shea
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1997)
recorded at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States
recording of:
My All
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP) and Wallyworld Music
Mariah Carey3.63:50
3I Don’t Wanna Cry
bass synthesizer programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Ren Klyce
producer:
Narada Michael Walden
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Chris Camozzi
drums (drum set):
Narada Michael Walden
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Narada Michael Walden
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
I Don’t Wanna Cry
writer:
Mariah Carey and Narada Michael Walden
publisher:
Gratitude Sky Music, Inc. and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
Mariah Carey4.654:48
4Do You Know Where You’re Going To (Theme From Magohany)
assistant engineer:
Pete Karam and Ralf (engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Mariah Carey and Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label)
recorded at:
Doppler Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To?) (in 1998)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Michael Masser
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
The 48th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Mariah Carey33:46
5Without You
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle and Kent Matcke
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Without You
writer:
Tom Evans (UK guitarist for Badfinger) and W. Peter Ham
publisher:
100 % Apple Music, Apple Music, Apple Music Publishing Co., Inc., Apple Publishing Ltd. (, from 1970 to present), Essex Music, Essex Music of Australia Pty. Ltd., Imagem Music, The Estate for Peter William Ham, The Estate for Thomas Evans, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
Mariah Carey4.43:32
6Hero
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Ren Klyce
synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
engineer:
Kyle Bess, Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson, Manny LaCarrubba and Jen Monnar
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar family:
Michael Landau
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Beyondidolization (ASCAP), Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Corporation, Inc. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), 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), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
translated version of:
Héroe
recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Beyondidolization (ASCAP), Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Corporation, Inc. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), 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), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
translated version of:
Héroe
Mariah Carey3.94:18
7So Blessed
recording of:
So Blessed
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
M. Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991), Wallyworld Music (in 1991) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1991)
Mariah Carey4:12
8Whenever You CallMariah Carey4:21
9Never Forget You
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle and Jim Zumpano (production engineer)
producer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds), Mariah Carey and Daryl Simmons
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass guitar:
Kevin Roberson (a.k.a. Kayo Soul/Funk)
drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds)
background vocals:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Mariah Carey
arranger:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds), Mariah Carey and Daryl Simmons
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
arranged for and produced for:
ECAF, Inc.
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Never Forget You
writer:
Babyface (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds) and Mariah Carey
publisher:
ECAF Music, Rye Songs and Sony Songs Inc.
Mariah Carey4.53:44
10And You Don’t Remember
other instruments [Akai] and synclavier programming:
Ren Klyce
other instruments [Macintosh] and synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli
programming:
Walter Afanasieff
assistant engineer:
Bruce Calder, Lolly Grodner, Manny LaCarrubba, Craig Silvey and M.T. Silvia
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Landau
Hammond organ [Hammond B-3 organ], bass synthesizer [synthesizer bass], drums (drum set) [drums], keyboard [keyboards], percussion and synthesizer [synthesizers]:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Skywalker Sound in Nicasio, California, United States and The Plant Recording Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
And You Don't Remember
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
M Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991), Wallyworld Music (in 1991) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1991)
Mariah Carey4.54:26
11Forever
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”), Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
audio engineer:
Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer and keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Forever
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony Tunes, Inc. and Wallyworld Music
Mariah Carey4.53:58
12I Still Believe
assistant engineer:
Ralf (engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Mariah Carey, Mike Mason (US r&b producer, often works with Stevie J) and Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz and Mary Ann Tatum
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Doppler Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
I Still Believe
composer:
Antonina Armato and Giuseppe Cantarelli (Italian composer, singer, arranger and producer)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Colgems-EMI Music Inc. and Tom Sturges Music
translated version of:
I Still Believe/Creo en ti
Mariah Carey4.53:54
13Vision of Love
percussion programming:
Ren Klyce
programming:
Ben Margulies
engineer:
Patrick Dillett
additional producer:
Narada Michael Walden
producer:
Rhett Lawrence
mixer:
David Frazer (engineer)
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Ben Margulies
guitar:
Jimmy Rip
keyboard:
Rhett Lawrence
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Skyline Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Oakshire Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States and Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
music videos:
Vision of Love by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Vision of Love
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
Mariah Carey4.353:30
14One Sweet Day
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
additional engineer:
David Gleeson
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
audio engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Dan Shea
guitar [guitars]:
Dann Huff
keyboard, percussion and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals and lead vocals:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
performer:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
part of:
Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 43)
recording of:
One Sweet Day
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Michael McCary, Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men), Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman
writer:
Walter Afanasieff
composer:
Mariah Carey
publisher:
Aynaw Publishing, Black Panther Publishing Co., Ensign Music Corporation, Rye Songs, Shawn Patrick Publishing, Sony Songs Inc. and Vanderpool Publishing
Mariah Carey feat. Boyz II Men3.254:42
15Open Arms
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
audio engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer and keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar [guitars]:
Tristan Avakian
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels and Shanrae Price
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1996)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Open Arms
writer:
Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry (former lead singer of Journey)
publisher:
Lacey Boulevard Music and Weed High Nightmare Publishing
Mariah Carey43:29
16Endless Love
recording engineer:
Paul Brown (smooth jazz performer/producer) (lead vocals), Dana Jon Chappelle, Dana Jon Chappelle (lead vocals) and Jay Healy (lead vocals)
drum machine programming:
Walter Afanasieff
programming and producer:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, keyboard, Moog [Moog bass], synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar and solo acoustic guitar [nylon guitar]:
Dann Huff
lead vocals:
Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Endless Love
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Richie
publisher:
Brockman Music, Café Americana Inc., PGP Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music Publishing (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and Warner/Chappell North America
part of:
The 54th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Mariah Carey feat. Luther Vandross3.754:20
17Love Takes Time
programming:
Louis Biancaniello and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and David Frazer (engineer)
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
music videos:
Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Love Takes Time
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
Mariah Carey4.653:48
18Anytime You Need a Friend
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
guitar family:
Michael Landau
Hammond organ, bass synthesizer, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Cindy Mizelle, Kelly Price, Cory Rooney and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
recording of:
Anytime You Need a Friend
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Mariah Carey4.654:28