Now That’s What I Call Christmas

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Tracklist

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1All I Want for Christmas Is You
additional programming:
Dan Shea
programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar family:
Dann Huff
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1994) and Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 2024)
part of:
Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-13 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-20 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-27 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2026-01-03 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-06 (number: 5), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-29 (number: 8), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-22 (number: 11), Offizielle deutsche Charts – Single-Jahrescharts 2025 (number: 28), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-15 (number: 31), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2024 (number: 54), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2023 (number: 55), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2025 (number: 59), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2022 (number: 65), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2020 (number: 67), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2021 (number: 78) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 97)
recording of:
All I Want for Christmas Is You
writer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Kobalt Music Copyrights SARL, Rye Songs, Sony ATV Music Publishing (1995–2020), Sony Songs Inc., Sony Tunes Inc., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Tamal Vista Music, UMPG Publishing, Universal Tunes, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Wallyworld Music and Warner Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
Mariah Carey43:53
2Last 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 (holding behind all publishing activities of Warner Music Group, 2019–), 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!4.154:17
3Fairytale of New York
engineer:
Chris Dickie, Nick Lacey (engineer) and Roy Spong
producer:
Steve Lillywhite
vocals:
Kirsty MacColl
performer:
The Pogues (Irish‐British Celtic punk band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at and mixed at:
RAK Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Fairytale of New York
composer:
Jeremy Fax Miner and Shane MacGowan
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Perfect Songs Ltd. (UK publisher, affiliated with PRS)
The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl44:27
4Driving Home for Christmas
engineer:
Neil Amor and Justin Shirley‐Smith
additional producer:
Scottie R. (of Non-Stop Music)
producer:
Jon Kelly (engineer at Air London Studios), Kiadan K.Q. Quinn and Chris Rea
remixer:
Scottie R. (of Non-Stop Music)
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. (publisher)
Chris Rea4.253:53
5I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
recording of:
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
publisher:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
lyricist and composer:
Roy Wood (multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, The Move, ELO & Wizzard)
publisher:
Jet Music Inc., 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), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), Anne-Rachel Music Corp. (in 1973) and EMI April Music Inc. (in 1973)
adaptations:
もしも毎日がクリスマスだったら
Wizzard4:35
6Merry Xmas Everybody
producer:
Chas Chandler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Jim Lea Music Ltd. (in 1973) and Noddy Holder Music Ltd. (in 1973)
recording of:
Merry Xmas Everybody
lyricist and composer:
Noddy Holder and Jim Lea
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc. and Barn Publishing (Slade) Ltd. (in 1973)
Slade43:23
7Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord
producer:
Frank Farian
background vocals and lead vocals:
Marcia Barrett, Frank Farian and Liz Mitchell
vocals:
Marcia Barrett, Bobby Farrell (Boney M.), Maise Williams and Liz Mitchell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
FAR Music Production GmbH (in 1992)
recording of:
Mary’s Boy Child / Oh My Lord
lyricist:
Frank Farian, Jester Hairston, Fred Jay and Heinz Korn (composer and songwriter, „Doppel-Korn“)
composer:
Frank Farian, Jester Hairston and Fred Jay
publisher:
BMG Music and Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
medley of:
Mary’s Boy Child
medley of:
Oh My Lord
Boney M.23:58
8Step Into Christmas (radio mix)
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 John34:14
9Wonderful Christmastime
engineer:
Eddie Klein (engineer, Hog Hill Mill) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
producer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Eddie Klein (engineer, Hog Hill Mill) (on 1979-10-04)
mixer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1979-10-04)
bell, drums (drum set), keyboard [keyboards], synthesizer, background vocals and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1979-06 until 1979-07)
electric guitar:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1979-06 to ????)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Lower Gate Farm in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (from 1979-06 until 1979-07) and Spirit of Ranachan Studio in Scotland, United Kingdom (from 1979-06 until 1979-07)
mixed at:
EMI Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1979-10-04)
part of:
Billboard Hot 100: 2026-01-03 (number: 26), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-27 (number: 32), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-13 (number: 33) and Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-20 (number: 33)
recording of:
Wonderful Christmastime (from 1979-06 until 1979-07)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
publisher:
MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company)
Paul McCartney3.43:45
10Christmas Lights
producer:
Markus Dravs, Brian Eno, Daniel Green and Rik Simpson
mixer:
Michael H. Brauer (engineer)
drums (drum set), percussion and background vocals:
Will Champion
electric bass guitar:
Guy Berryman
guitar:
Jonny Buckland
piano and lead vocals:
Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Parlophone Records Limited (not for release label use! a Warner Music Group company) (in 2010)
music videos:
Christmas Lights by Coldplay
recording of:
Christmas Lights
writer:
Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd. and Universal Music–MGB Songs
Coldplay33:58
112000 Miles
engineer:
Steve Churchyard
producer:
Chris Thomas (UK record producer / remixer)
bass guitar:
Malcolm Foster (UK bass player, in The Pretenders, Simple Minds)
drums (drum set):
Martin Chambers (drummer for The Pretenders)
guitar:
Chrissie Hynde (rock singer-songwriter and founder of Pretenders) and Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders)
vocals:
Chrissie Hynde (rock singer-songwriter and founder of Pretenders)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Music UK Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 2007)
recorded at:
Air Studios (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
recording of:
2000 Miles
lyricist and composer:
Chrissie Hynde (rock singer-songwriter and founder of Pretenders)
publisher:
Clive Banks Music, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!) and Hynde House of Hits Music
Pretenders33:31
12Stop 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 Lewie3.82:53
13Santa Baby
engineer and mixer:
Doug Brady (engineer)
producer:
Steve Anderson (UK producer, in groups Scratch Acid, Brothers in Rhythm, et al) (lead vocals) and Chong Lim
lead vocals:
Kylie Minogue
arranger:
Chong Lim
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2000), KDB Pty Limited (in 2000) and Parlophone Records Ltd (not for release label use! a Warner Music Group company) (in 2010)
produced for:
365 Artists
recorded at, mixed at and engineered at:
Metropolis Studios (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
cover 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 (holding behind all publishing activities of Warner Music Group, 2019–)
Kylie Minogue3:19
14Lonely This Christmas
producer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
performer:
Mud (UK glam rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1974) and Parlophone Records Ltd. (not for release label use! a Warner Music Group company) (in 1974)
recording of:
Lonely This Christmas
lyricist and composer:
Mike Chapman (Australian producer and songwriter) and Nicky Chinn
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd.
Mud3.353:30
15Merry Christmas Everyone
executive producer:
Shakin’ Stevens
producer:
Dave Edmunds
vocals:
Shakin’ Stevens
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Epic Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1985) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use! UK subsidiary of Sony BMG Music Entertainment) (in 1985)
part of:
Offizielle deutsche Charts – Single-Jahrescharts 2025 (number: 72)
recording of:
Merry Christmas Everyone
lyricist and composer:
Bob Heatlie (songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
Shakin’ Stevens4.253:37
16Underneath the Tree
recording of:
Underneath the Tree
writer:
Kelly Clarkson (in 2013) and Greg Kurstin (in 2013)
Kelly Clarkson3:42
17Christmas Wrapping
recording of:
Christmas Wrapping
lyricist and composer:
Chris Butler (US musician, writer and artist, led The Waitresses)
publisher:
Future Fossil Music, Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd. and Spirit Music Publishing Limited
The Waitresses4:17
18One More Sleep
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Simco Limited (not for release label use, for copyright/licensor use only) (in 2013)
recording of:
One More Sleep
writer:
Jez Ashurst, Bradford Ellis (soundtrack composer, engineer, producer), Iain James, Leona Lewis and Richard “Biff” Stannard
Leona Lewis3:57
19December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)
recording of:
December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)
writer:
David Austin (UK songwriter & producer) and George Michael
George Michael13:30
20Do You Hear What I Hear?
assistant recording engineer:
Mark McKenna (engineer)
recording engineer:
Scott Litt (producer and engineer) and Thom Panunzio
producer:
Jimmy Iovine
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
bass:
Jimmy Johnson (US session bassist)
guitar:
Steve Lukather (guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer and arranger)
membranophone:
Richie Hayward
percussion:
Bobbye Hall
piano:
Jai Winding (pianist, composer, vocal)
background vocals:
Darlene Love and Edna Wright (R&B singer)
strings and synthesizer arranger:
Charles Judge (American guitarist, pianist, arranger and songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records LLC (holding company - file NO releases here!) (in 1995)
recorded at:
A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Reflection Sound Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
cover recording of:
Do You Hear What I Hear?
lyricist:
Noël Regney (in 1962)
writer:
Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker
composer:
Gloria Shayne Baker (in 1962)
publisher:
Blue Ribbon Music Ltd., Campbell Connelly and Jewel Music Publishing Co., Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Whitney Houston33:27
21Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - From "Frozen"/Soundtrack Version
recording engineer and mixer:
David Boucher
producer:
Kristen Anderson‐Lopez (American songwriter), Earl Ghaffari and Robert Lopez (songwriter of musicals)
editor:
Earl Ghaffari
vocals:
Kristen Bell, Katie Lopez and Agatha Lee Monn
conductor:
Stephen Oremus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Walt Disney Records (in 2013)
recording of:
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Frozen)
orchestrator:
David Metzger
writer:
Kristen Anderson‐Lopez (American songwriter) and Robert Lopez (songwriter of musicals)
publisher:
Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing)
quotes music from:
Shave and a Haircut
part of:
Frozen (Disney 2013 animated musical film, English soundtrack and score)
Kristen Bell3.63:25
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part of:Now That’s What I Call Christmas (UK Now subseries) (number: 2015) (order: 7)