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VariousA Very Special Christmas 3

Label:

A&M Records – 31454 0764 2

Series:

A Very Special Christmas – 3

Format:

CD, Album, PMDC Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style:

Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Blues Rock, Soul, Neo Soul, Classic Rock, Holiday

Tracklist

1StingI Saw Three Ships
Arranged ByDave Hartley, Sting
FluteMickey Sumner*
KeyboardsDave Hartley
Producer, Engineer, Mixed BySimon Osborne
VocalsSting
Written-ByTraditional
1:41
2The Smashing PumpkinsChristmastime
ConcertmasterGene Orloff
Engineer [Assistant Engineer]Paul Falcone
Mastered ByHowie Weinberg
Orchestrated By [Orchestration By]Arif Mardin
PercussionFrank Pagano
ProducerArif Mardin, Joe Mardin
Producer [Pre-Production By]Joe Mardin, Steve Skinner
Production ManagerGloria Gabriel
Recorded By, Mixed ByMichael O'Reilly
Words By, Music ByBilly Corgan
3:16
3Natalie MerchantChildren Go Where I Send Thee
BassGraham Maby
DrumsPeter Yanowitz
Electric Organ [Hammond B3 Organ]Jason Yates
Engineer, Mixed ByTodd Vos
GuitarVal McCallum
HornsDave Ralicke*
VocalsNatalie Merchant
Vocals [Additional Vocals]Schiavone McGee
Written-ByTraditional
5:12
4Rev Run* & The Christmas All Stars Featuring Mase, Puff Daddy, Snoop Doggy Dogg*, Salt N' Pepa*, Onyx & Keith MurraySanta Baby
DrumsPearl Man
Executive-ProducerIll Badler, Russell Simmons
KeyboardsDavid Frazier (2)
Programmed ByOmmas Keith*
Programmed By [Beats Programmed By]Jam Master Jay
VocalsJustine Simmons
Written-By [“Nappy Heads (Remix)” Sample Written By]L. Hill*, S. Michel*, N. Jean*
4:00
5No DoubtOi To The World
BassTony Kanal
Choir [“Oi Choir"]Adrian*, Gabe*, Gwen*, Seth*, Stephen*, Tom*, Tony*
Drums, Bell Tree [Sleigh Bells]Adrian Young
EngineerGlenn Spinner, Rick Will
GuitarTom Dumont
Mastered ByTom Baker (3)
Trombone, ChimesGabrial McNair
TrumpetStephen Bradley
VocalsGwen Stefani
Written-ByJoe Escalante
Written-By [“Frosty The Snowman” Elements Written By]Jack Rollins, Steve Nelson (4)
Written-By [“Joy To The World” Elements Written By]Traditional
Written-By [“The First Noel” Elements Written By]Traditional
2:40
6Sheryl CrowBlue Christmas
Acoustic Guitar, Electric GuitarJeff Trott
BassTim Smith (5)
Celesta [Celeste Keyboard]Mitchell Froom
DrumsJim Bogios
ProducerSheryl Crow
Vocals, HarmonicaSheryl Crow
Written-ByBilly Hayes, Jay Johnson
3:30
7Blues TravelerChristmas
Bass GuitarBob Sheehan
Drums, PercussionBrendan Hill
EngineerJohn Goodmanson
GuitarChan Kinchla
Mixed By [Assisted By]Brian Sperber, Mike Tocci*
ProducerSteve Thompson
Recorded By [Assisted By]Jim Albert
Vocals, HarmonicaJohn Popper
Words By, Music ByJ. Popper*
Written-By [“Divided Sky” Elements Written By]Ernest Anastasio*
5:42
8EnyaOíche Chiun (Silent Night)
Arranged ByEnya
Co-producerEnya
ProducerNicky Ryan
Written-ByTraditional
3:46
9Hootie & The BlowfishThe Christmas Song
BassDean Felber
Electric Guitar, Acoustic GuitarMark Bryan
Producer, Mixed ByDon Dixon
Vocals, Acoustic GuitarDarius Rucker
Written-ByMel Torme*, Robert Wells (2)
3:12
10Chris Cornell With Eleven (4)Ave Maria
Composed By [Intro Composed By], Arranged By [Intro Arrangement By]Natasha Shneider
DrumsGreg Upchurch
Producer, Recorded ByAlain Johannes
VocalsChris Cornell
Vocals, KeyboardsNatasha Shneider
Written-ByFranz Schubert
6:10
11Mary J. Blige Featuring Angie MartinezChristmas In The City
Engineer [Recording Engineer]Ken Lewis
FeaturingAngie Martinez
Instruments [All Instruments]Malik Pendleton
Keyboards [Additional Keyboards]Kyle Smith
Music ByMalik Pendleton
ProducerMalik Pendleton
Producer [Vocal Production By]Malik Pendleton, Mary J. Blige
Vocals [All Vocals]Mary J. Blige
4:34
12Jonny LangSanta Claus Is Back In Town
BassJeff Hayenga
DrumsMike Larsen*
Engineer [Assistant Engineer]Shane Washington
Engineer, Mixed ByDavid Streeby
GuitarTed Larsen
KeyboardsBruce McCabe
ProducerJonny Lang
Vocals, GuitarJonny Lang
4:22
13Dave Matthews & Tim ReynoldsThe Christmas Song
Recorded ByJeff Thomas
VocalsDave Matthews
Written-ByDavid J. Matthews*
5:09
14Steve WinwoodChristmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand
Arranged BySteve Winwood
Instruments [All Instruments]Steve Winwood
Producer, Engineer, Mixed BySteve Winwood
VocalsSteve Winwood
Written-ByTraditional
2:25
15Tracy ChapmanO Holy Night
Arranged By [Arrangement By]Andy Stoller, Tracy Chapman
Coordinator [Production Coordinator]Jill Dell'Abate
Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar, DulcimerAndy Stoller
Engineer [Assistant Engineer]Brian Garten
Engineer, Mixed ByFrank Filipetti
French HornJosh Clark (2)
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Clarinet, PercussionTracy Chapman
Mastered ByBob Ludwig
Music ByAdolphe Adam*
ProducerTracy Chapman
Words ByPlacide Cappeau
4:31
16Patti SmithWe Three Kings
Electric GuitarLenny Kaye, Oliver Ray
Engineer, Mixed ByRoy Cicala
Fretless Bass, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Tony Shanahan
Keyboards, PercussionJay Dee Daugherty
VocalsPatti Smith
Written-ByTraditional
5:47
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  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Special Olympics International, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Special Olympics International, Inc.
  • Copyright ©The Estate Of Keith Haring
  • Produced ForZavy
  • Produced At11AD
  • Recorded AtLake House, Wiltshire
  • Recorded AtThe New Hit Factory
  • Recorded AtOcean Way Nashville
  • Recorded AtAmerican Sector Studios
  • Recorded AtMulberry Street Recorders
  • Recorded At11AD
  • Recorded AtSony Music Studios, New York City
  • Recorded AtOarfin Studios
  • Recorded AtParamount Theatre, Denver
  • Recorded AtNetherturkdonic Studios
  • Recorded AtRight Track Recording
  • Recorded AtIIwII Studio
  • Mixed AtLake House, Wiltshire
  • Mixed AtBearsville Studios
  • Mixed AtOcean Way Nashville
  • Mixed AtSunset Sound
  • Mixed AtElectric Lady Studios
  • Mixed AtMulberry Street Recorders
  • Mixed AtSony Music Studios, New York City
  • Mixed AtOarfin Studios
  • Mixed AtSound On Sound, New York
  • Mixed AtNetherturkdonic Studios
  • Mixed AtRight Track Recording
  • Engineered AtBearsville Studios
  • Engineered AtSedic Studio
  • Mastered AtMasterdisk
  • Mastered AtFuture Disc
  • Mastered AtGateway Mastering
  • Mastered AtA&M Mastering Studios
  • Published ByEMI Blackwood Music Inc.
  • Published ByMagnetic Publishing Ltd.
  • Published ByCinderful Music
  • Published ByPublic Domain
  • Published ByTamir Music
  • Published ByTrio Music Co., Inc.
  • Published ByLeiber Stoller
  • Published ByAlley Music Corp.
  • Published ByCarlin America, Inc.
  • Published BySony Tunes Inc.
  • Published ByTete San-Ko Publishing
  • Published ByObserve Creation Music, Inc.
  • Published ByPuppety Frenchman Music
  • Published ByChappell & Co.
  • Published ByPolyGram International Publishing, Inc.
  • Published ByBlues Traveler Publishing Corporation
  • Published ByIrving Music, Inc.
  • Published ByWho Is She? Music, Inc.
  • Published ByEMI Songs Ltd.
  • Published ByEdwin H. Morris & Co.
  • Published ByBMG Songs, Inc.
  • Published ByZavy Music, Inc.
  • Published ByMCA Music Publishing
  • Published ByMary J. Blige Music
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Published ByJerry Leiber Music
  • Published ByMike Stoller Music
  • Published ByGladys Music
  • Published ByWilliamson Music
  • Published ByColden Grey, Ltd.
  • Published ByF.S. Music Ltd.
  • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Made ByPMDC, USA

Credits

  • Administrator [Album Administration]Cathy 'Cooch' Valentino*
  • Art Direction, DesignFrank Olinsky, Jeff Gold
  • ArtworkK. Haring*
  • Coordinator [Assistant Album Coordiantor]Jim O'Neill*
  • Coordinator [Very Special Assistance]Carrie Goldman, Jim Cardillo
  • Executive-ProducerAl Cafaro, Bobby Shriver, Linda Feder
  • Legal [Legal Counsel Of Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp]Carolyn Javier, Gene Salomon, Mary Lee Ryan
  • Legal [Legal Counsel]Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp*, Rondor Music International
  • Liner NotesEunice Kennedy Shriver
  • Mastered ByDave Collins (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6 to 14, 16)
  • Producer [Coordinating Producer]Sharon Toomey
  • Producer [Special Producer]David Anderle, Herb Ritts, Milt Olin, Russell Simmons

Notes

Released in a standard jewel case with black CD tray and a 8-page booklet with lyrics and credits.

Track 1 published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Magnetic Publishing Ltd. (PRS). Recorded and mixed at Lake House. Sting appears courtesy of A&M Records, Inc., a PolyGram company.

Track 2 published by Cinderful Music (BMI). Recorded at The New Hit Factory, New York, NY. Mastered at Masterdisk, New York, NY. The Smashing Pumpkins appear courtesy of Virgin Records America, Inc.

Track 3 [published by] Public Domain. Engineered and mixed at Bearsville Studios, Bearsville, NY. Natalie Merchant appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group.

Track 4 published by Tamir Music (ASCAP) for the United States / Trio Music Co., Inc. (BMI), admin. by Leiber & Stoller / Alley Music Corp. (BMI), admin. by Carlin America, Inc. for the World excluding the United States. Contains a sample of “Nappy Heads (Remix)”, published by Sony Tunes Inc. / Tete San Ko Publishing Inc. / Obverse Creation Music, Inc. (ASCAP), performed by The Fugees, courtesy of Ruff House Records / Columbia Records. Rev Run appears courtesy of Profile Records. Mase appears courtesy of Bad Boy Records. Puff Daddy appears courtesy of Bad Boy Records. Snoop Soggy Dogg appears courtesy of Death Row Records. Salt N’ Pepa appear courtesy of MCA Records. Onyx appear courtesy of JMJ Records / Rush Associated Labels Recordings. Keith Murray appears courtesy of Jive Records / Funklord Productions.

Track 5 published by Puppety Frenchman Music (SESAC). Contains elements of “Frosty The Snowman”, published by Chappell & Co. (ASCAP) and “Joy To The World” and “The First Noel”. Recorded and mixed at Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN on June 12 & 13, 1997. Mastered at Future Disc, Hollywood, CA. No Doubt appear courtesy of Trauma Records / Interscope Records.

Track 6 published by PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (ASCAP). Engineered at Sedic Studio, Tokyo, Japan. Mixed at Sunset Sound Factory, Los Angeles, CA. Sheryl Crow appears courtesy of A&M Records, Inc., a PolyGram company.

Track 7 published by Blues Traveler Publishing Corp. (BMI), admin. by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI) for the world. Contains elements from “The Divided Sky”, published by Who Is She Music, Inc. (BMI). Recorded at American Sector, New Orleans, LA. Mixed at Electric Lady, New York, NY. Blues Traveler appear courtesy of A&M Records, Inc., a PolyGram company.

Track 8 published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) on behalf of EMI Songs Ltd. Licensed courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.

Track 9 published by Edwin H. Morris & Company, a division of MPL Communications, Inc. (ASCAP). Recorded and mixed at Mulberry Street Recorders. Hootie & The Blowfish appear courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation.

Track 10 [published by] Public Domain. Produced and recorded at 11 A.D. Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Chris Cornell and Eleven appear courtesy of A&M Records, Inc., a PolyGram company.

Track 11 published by BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) / Zavy Music Inc. (ASCAP) / MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc. / Mary J. Blige Music (ASCAP) / Copyright Control. Produced for “ZAVY”. Recorded and mixed at Sony Studios, New York, NY. Mary J. Blige appears courtesy of MCA Records.

Track 12 published by Jerry Leiber Music (ASCAP) / Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) for the United States / Gladys Music admin. by Williamson Music for the World excluding the United States. Recorded and mixed at Oar Fin Studios, Minneapolis, MN. Jonny Lang appears courtesy of A&M Records, Inc., a PolyGram company.

Track 13 published by Colden Grey Ltd. (ASCAP). Recorded at The Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO, February 18, 1997. Mixed at Sound On Sound Studio, New York, NY. Dave Matthews appears courtesy of The RCA Records Label, a unit of BMG Entertainment.

Track 14 published by F.S. Music Limited (PRS), admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI). Recorded and mixed at Nether Turkdonic Studio, Gloucestershire, UK. Steve Winwood appears courtesy of Virgin Records, Ltd.

Track 15 [published by] Public Domain. Recorded and mixed at Right Track Studios, New York, NY. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Tracy Chapman appears courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group.

Track 16 [published by] Public Domain. Recorded at Iiwii, Weekhawken, NJ. Mixed at Sound On Sound, New York, NY. Patti Smith appears courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.

Mastered at A&M Mastering Studios, Hollywood, CA, except where noted.

Artwork © 1997 The Estate Of Keith Haring.

On booklet and back cover:
℗&© 1997 Special Olympics International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in the U.S.A.

On disc:
℗&© 1997 Special Olympics International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Made in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 31454-0764-2 5
  • Barcode (String): 731454076425
  • ISRC (Track 01): USAM19774841
  • ISRC (Track 06): USAM19774842
  • ISRC (Track 07): USAM19774843
  • ISRC (Track 10): USAM19774844
  • ISRC (Track 12): USAM19774845
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Rights Society: PRS
  • Rights Society: SESAC
  • Pressing Plant ID: MADE IN USA BY PMDC
  • Matrix / Runout (Variants 1 to 4): 314 540 764-2 02@
  • Matrix / Runout (Variants 5, 8): 314 540 764-2 02@ F
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6): 314 540 764-2 02@ AP
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7): 314 540 764-2 02@ AO
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 9): 314 540 764-2 02@ AX
  • Mastering SID Code (Variants 1 to 9): IFPI L006
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0394
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0397
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 0389
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0330
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI 0322
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI 0390
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 8): IFPI 0345
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 9): IFPI 0346

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A Very Special Christmas 3 (CD, Album)A&M Records540 764 2UK & Europe1997
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A Very Special Christmas 3 (CD, Album)A&M Records, Polydor, PolyGram31454 0764 2Australasia1997
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A Very Special Christmas 3 (CD, Album)A&M Records, Polydor540 764 2Australasia1997
A Very Special Christmas 3 (CD, Album)A&M Records31454 0764 2Canada1997
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A Very Special Christmas 3 (CD, Compilation)A&M RecordsPOCM-1225Japan1997

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