Christmas Sounds of Today

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

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistLength
1Joy to the World
bass guitar programming:
Robert Clivillés and David Cole
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Robert Clivillés and David Cole
guitar family:
Dann Huff
Hammond organ and keyboard:
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 (in 1994) and Columbia Records (in 2024)
recording of:
Joy to the World (Mariah Carey song, based off both the Christmas carol and the Hoyt Axton/Three Dog Night song)
lyricist:
Hoyt Axton and Isaac Watts
composer:
Hoyt Axton and George Frideric Handel
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Kobalt Music Copyrights SARL, Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony Tunes, Inc., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Tamal Vista Music and Wallyworld Music
is based on:
Joy to the World (Christmas carol)
is based on:
Joy to the World
Mariah Carey4:19
2Silver Bells
Gavin DeGraw3:10
3Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
cover 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., Warner Chappell North America and WB Music Corp.
Jessica Simpson2:01
4Frosty the Snowman
engineer:
Tom Biller
producer:
Jon Brion
vocals:
Fiona Apple
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (in 2008)
recorded at and mixed at:
Cello Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Frosty the Snow Man
writer:
Steve Nelson and Walter E. Rollins
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd., Warner/Chappell North America Limited, Chappell & Co. (in 1950) and Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (on 1950-06-02)
Fiona Apple2:12
5Pretty Paper
Kenny Chesney3:46
6Angels We Have Heard on High
Christina Aguilera4:09
7O Holy Night
performer:
Chantal Kreviazuk
cover recording of:
O Holy Night
lyricist:
John Sullivan Dwight (in 1855)
composer:
Adolphe Adam (in 1847)
translated version of:
Cantique de Noël “Minuit chrétiens” (French original of “O Holy Night”)
Avril Lavigne & Chantal Kreviazuk4:22
8Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Sarah McLachlan3:45
9I Found an Angel
Teddy Geiger3:34
10The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
cover recording of:
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
lyricist:
Mel Tormé and Robert Wells (from 1944 until 1945)
composer:
Mel Tormé (from 1944 until 1945)
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd., MPL Music Publishing Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd. and Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (from 1946 to present)
Martina McBride3:40