Absolute Christmas 2009

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

1CD
#TitleArtistLength
1Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)
producer:
John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Phil Spector
choir vocals:
The Harlem Community Choir
orchestra:
Plastic Ono Band
performer:
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (in 1971)
recording of:
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
lyricist and composer:
John Lennon and Yoko Ono
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing, Lenono Music and Ono Music
John Lennon & Yoko Ono3:32
2Do They Know It's Christmas?
programming:
Midge Ure (on 1984-11-25)
producer:
Trevor Horn and Midge Ure
drums (drum set):
Phil Collins (on 1984-11-25)
electric bass guitar:
John Taylor (on 1984-11-25)
guitar:
Andy Taylor (on 1984-11-25)
keyboard:
Midge Ure (on 1984-11-25)
lead vocals:
Bono (on 1984-11-25), Boy George (on 1984-11-25), George Michael (on 1984-11-25), Simon Lebon (on 1984-11-25) and Paul Young (on 1984-11-25)
other vocals [chorus]:
Paul Weller (on 1984-11-24), Robert “Kool” Bell (on 1984-11-25), Pete Briquette (on 1984-11-25), Adam Clayton (on 1984-11-25), Phil Collins (on 1984-11-25), Chris Cross (on 1984-11-25), Simon Crowe (on 1984-11-25), Sara Dallin (on 1984-11-25), Siobhan Fahey (on 1984-11-25), Johnnie Fingers (on 1984-11-25), Bob Geldof (on 1984-11-25), Tony Hadley (on 1984-11-25), John Keeble (on 1984-11-25), Gary Kemp (on 1984-11-25), Martin Kemp (on 1984-11-25), Jon Moss (on 1984-11-25), Steve Norman (on 1984-11-25), Rick Parfitt (on 1984-11-25), Nick Rhodes (on 1984-11-25), Francis Rossi (on 1984-11-25), Andy Taylor (on 1984-11-25), James “J.T.” Taylor (on 1984-11-25), John Taylor (on 1984-11-25), Roger Taylor (on 1984-11-25), Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (on 1984-11-25), Midge Ure (on 1984-11-25), Martyn Ware (on 1984-11-25), Jody Watley (on 1984-11-25) and Keren Woodward (on 1984-11-25)
vocals:
Glenn Gregory (on 1984-11-25), Marilyn (on 1984-11-25) and Sting (on 1984-11-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1984) and The Band Aid Trust (in 2004)
recorded at:
Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (on 1984-11-25)
music videos:
Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid
recording of:
Do They Know It’s Christmas? (from 1984-11-24 until 1984-11-25)
writer:
Bob Geldof and Midge Ure
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Copyright Control, Warner Chappell Music, ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部, ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (until 2017-03-31) 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 (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Band Aid3:43
3Last ChristmasWham!4:26
4Mer Jul
recording of:
Mer jul
writer:
Tomas Adolphson and Anders Falk
Adolphson & Falk3:55
5Tänd Ett Ljus
Triad4:50
6Christmas Time
producer:
Bryan Adams, Bob Clearmountain and Jim Vallance
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Inc. (in 1985)
recording of:
Christmas Time
written in:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (in 1985-05)
writer:
Bryan Adams (in 1985-05) and Jim Vallance (in 1985-05)
publisher:
Adams Communications Inc., Calypso Toonz and Irving Music, Inc.
Bryan Adams4:07
7Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasThe Pretenders4:26
8Peace on Earth
producer:
Frank Konigsberg
lead vocals:
David Bowie (on 1977-09-11) and Bing Crosby (on 1977-09-11)
recorded at:
Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (on 1977-09-11)
edit of:
Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy by David Bowie & Bing Crosby
recording of:
Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy (on 1977-09-11)
writer:
Katherine K. Davis (in 1941), Henry Onorati (in 1958), Harry Simeone (in 1958), Ian Fraser (in 1977), Larry Grossman (in 1977) and Buz Kohan (in 1977)
medley of:
Carol of the Drum (aka “The Little Drummer Boy”)
medley of:
Peace on Earth
David Bowie & Bing Crosby2:38
9Driving Home for Christmas
engineer:
Neil Amor and Justin Shirley‐Smith
additional producer:
Scottie R.
producer:
Jon Kelly, Kiadan K.Q. Quinn and Chris Rea
remixer:
Scottie R.
arranger:
Kiadan K.Q. Quinn and Chris Rea
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Magnet Records Ltd. (from 1999 to present, in 1999, in 2002)
part of:
Offizielle deutsche Charts – Single-Jahrescharts 2025 (number: 96)
recording of:
Driving Home for Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Chris Rea
publisher:
Magnet Music Ltd.
Chris Rea3:59
10Long, Long Way to Christmas Day
One Voice3:57
11The Christmas in You
Jill Johnson3:44
12My Grown Up Christmas List
recording of:
Grown Up Christmas List (Amy Grant version)
additional lyricist:
Amy Grant
lyricist:
Linda Thompson Jenner
composer:
David Foster
version of:
Grown‐Up Christmas List (original version)
Sanna Shirley Sonja4:44
13Christmas Time
producer:
Veit Renn and Joe Smith
performer:
Backstreet Boys
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
1996 Zomba Recording Corporation and RCA (from 1996 to present)
produced for:
www.rennmusic.com
recording of:
Christmas Time
writer:
Veit Renn, Joe Smith and Johnny Wright
publisher:
Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
Backstreet Boys4:09
14This ChristmasLuther Vandross4:44
15It May Be Winter OutsideBarry White & Love Unlimited3:06
16It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Peabo Bryson2:34
17Feliz NavidadJosé Feliciano3:03
18My Only Wish This YearBritney Spears4:15
19Jul Igen
recording of:
Juligen
writer:
Dr. C and Pedda Pedd
Just D2:48
20Dans Kring Granen (medley)
Lars Vegas Trio4:16
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