Top of the Pops: Christmas

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

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Happy Xmas (War is Over)
John Lennon3:35
2Do They Know It's Christmas?
Band Aid3:43
3White Christmas
vocals:
Ken Darby Singers (on 1942-05-29)
orchestra:
John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra (on 1942-05-29)
recording of:
White Christmas (on 1942-05-29)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (from 1938 until 1940)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Irving Berlin Music Corp., Williamson Music Company and Irving Berlin Music Company (from 1940 to present)
sub-publisher:
Irving Berlin Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019), Warner/Chappell Music, Hong Kong Limited (華納音樂版權香港有限公司 (1995–2019)), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
part of:
The 15th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 15)
Bing Crosby2:58
4Super Trouper
engineer:
Michael B. Tretow
producer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
acoustic guitar:
Björn Ulvaeus (on 1980-10-03)
bass guitar:
Mike Watson (English–Swedish rock musician) (on 1980-10-03)
drums (drum set):
Per Lindvall (on 1980-10-03)
guitar:
Janne Schaffer (on 1980-10-03)
keyboard and synthesizer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) (on 1980-10-03)
percussion:
Åke Sundqvist (on 1980-10-03)
background vocals:
Agnetha Fältskog (in 1980)
lead vocals:
Frida (Swedish singer and member of ABBA) (on 1980-10-03)
arranger:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polar Music International AB (in 1980)
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (on 1980-10-03, on 1980-10-14)
mixed at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (in 1980-10)
part of:
The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 61)
recording of:
Super Trouper (in 1980-10)
writer:
Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus
publisher:
Bocu Music Ltd., EMI Grove Park Music, Inc., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Union Songs Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Artwork Music Co., Inc. (from 1980 to ????), Countless Songs, Ltd. (from 1980 to ????), EMI Waterford Music (from 1980 to present), Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998) (from 1980 to present), Universal/Union Songs Musikförlag AB (from 1980 to present) and Union Songs AB (publisher) (in 1980)
part of:
Mamma Mia! (1999 musical)
ABBA3.34:16
5In Dulci Jubilo
engineer:
Phil Newell (engineer and producer) and Mike Oldfield
producer:
Mike Oldfield
acoustic guitar, electric guitar and synthesizer:
Mike Oldfield
snare drum:
William Murray
arranger:
Mike Oldfield
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1975) and Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 2010)
recorded at:
The Beacon (Mike Oldfield home studio) in Herefordshire (in 1974-11) and The Manor in Oxfordshire (in 1975-10)
recording of:
In dulci jubilo (Mike Oldfield version)
arranger:
Mike Oldfield
publisher:
BMG Rights Management (France) (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)), EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), Oldfield Music Ltd., Stage Three Music (Catalogues) Ltd. and フジパシフィックミュージック
version of:
In dulci jubilo (macaronic of English and Latin)
Mike Oldfield42:49
6Step Into Christmas
Elton John4:29
7Little Saint Nick
The Beach Boys2:08
8Jingle Bell Rock
cover recording of:
Jingle Bell Rock
writer:
Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
publisher:
Anne Rachel Music Corp, Carlin and Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
recording of:
Jingle Bell Rock
writer:
Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
publisher:
Anne Rachel Music Corp, Carlin and Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA)
Girls Aloud1:57
9Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
vocals and performer:
Mel Smith (English comedian) and Kim Wilde
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only) (in 1987)
cover recording of:
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell and St. Nicholas Music
Mel & Kim3.653:32
10Hey Mister Christmas
engineer:
Dave Hunt (engineer, producer and occasional writer)
producer:
Mike Hurst (musician and record producer from London, England)
recording of:
Hey Mr Christmas
writer:
Malcolm Allured, Dave Bartram, Romeo Challenger, Rod Deas, Russ Field, Buddy Gask, Al James (Showaddywaddy bassist) and Trevor Oakes
Showaddywaddy3:34
11Christmas Wrapping
recording of:
Christmas Wrapping
lyricist and composer:
Chris Butler (US musician, writer and artist, led The Waitresses)
publisher:
Future Fossil Music and Spirit Music Publishing Limited
The Waitresses5:22
12Christmas Rappin'
recording of:
Christmas Rappin'
writer:
Robert Ford, Jr. (hip hop writer and producer), Denzil Miller, Clement Clarke Moore, Larry Smith (US hip hop producer) and Walker
Kurtis Blow3:55
13Make a Daft Noise for Christmas
The Goodies4:06
14Naughty Christmas (Goblin in the Office)
recording of:
Naughty Christmas (Goblin in the Office)
writer:
Keith Allen (Welsh actor), Alex James (UK bassist for Blur/Fat Les) and Rowland Rivron
Fat Les3:16
15I Won't Be Home for Christmas
producer:
Mark Trombino
recording of:
I Won’t Be Home for Christmas
writer:
Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Scott Raynor
blink‐1823.53:16
16Sound of the Underground
programming:
Nick Coler, Matt Gray (UK techno DJ/producer, former video game composer), Tim Larcombe (Production music composer), Shawn Lee (American musician, producer, video game composer) and Tim Powell (Songwriter and producer, ex-Xenomania)
additional producer:
Jeremy Wheatley (UK mix engineer, aka Jim Bob)
producer:
Nick Coler, Matt Gray (UK techno DJ/producer, former video game composer), Brian Higgins (British producer and song writer), Tim Larcombe (Production music composer), Tim Powell (Songwriter and producer, ex-Xenomania) and Xenomania
mixer:
Jeremy Wheatley (UK mix engineer, aka Jim Bob)
guitar:
Shawn Lee (American musician, producer, video game composer)
keyboard:
Nick Coler, Matt Gray (UK techno DJ/producer, former video game composer), Tim Larcombe (Production music composer), Shawn Lee (American musician, producer, video game composer) and Tim Powell (Songwriter and producer, ex-Xenomania)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Polydor Ltd. (UK) (not for release label use! aka Polydor Ltd. or Polydor Ltd. (London), fka Polydor Records Ltd.) (in 2002)
mixed for and produced for:
365 Music Management
mixed at:
Town House Studios in Shepherd's Bush
additionally produced at:
Town House Studios in Shepherd's Bush
music videos:
Sound of the Underground by Girls Aloud
recording of:
Sound of the Underground
writer:
Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins (British producer and song writer) and Niara Scarlett
publisher:
Warner Chappell and Xenomania Music
Girls Aloud3.53:41
17Don't You Want Me
assistant programming and assistant engineer:
David M. Allen (UK producer/engineer/remixer (mainly new-wave/synth-pop/goth))
programming:
Martin Rushent
producer:
The Human League and Martin Rushent
synthesizer:
Ian Burden (in 1981), Jo Callis (in 1981) and Philip Oakey (in 1981)
background vocals:
Joanne Catherall (in 1981) and Susan Ann Sulley (in 1981)
lead vocals:
Philip Oakey (in 1981) and Susan Ann Sulley (in 1981)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Virgin Records Ltd. (not for release label use! for company relationships only)
recorded at:
Genetic Studios in West Berkshire (in 1981)
music videos:
Don’t You Want Me by The Human League
part of:
TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 1)
recording of:
Don’t You Want Me (Human League song) (in 1981)
lyricist:
Philip Oakey
composer:
Jo Callis, Philip Oakey and Philip Adrian Wright (Human League)
The Human League43:58
▼ CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Do They Know It's Christmas (2014)
recording of:
Do They Know It’s Christmas? (on 2014-11-15)
writer:
Bob Geldof and Midge Ure
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), 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 (holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
Band Aid 3023:50
2Run Rudolph Run
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-11-19)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-11-19)
guitar:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1958-11-19)
vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-11-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (operational headquarters of Universal Music Group, based in Santa Monica, USA; read annotations) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, United States (on 1958-11-19)
recording of:
Run Rudolph Run (on 1958-11-19)
writer:
Marvin Brodie (songwriter, known for "Run Rudolph Run") and Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Chappell Music Ltd. and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (in 1958)
Chuck Berry42:45
3Merry Christmas Baby
programming:
Andy Wright (Simply Red + Remixes)
engineer:
Iain Roberton (UK recording engineer) and Paul Wright (UK recording engineer)
producer:
Hanson (American pop group) and Mark Hudson (US songwriter/record producer)
mixer:
Tom Lord‐Alge
recorded at:
Sarm Hook End (Sarm Hook End) in Checkendon
mixed at:
Encore Studios in Burbank, United States
cover recording of:
Merry Christmas Baby
writer:
Lou Baxter and Johnny Moore (US blues guitarist, Three Blazers)
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., St. Louis Music Corp., Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Hanson3:13
4What Christmas Means to Me
producer:
Henry Cosby
vocals:
Stevie Wonder
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1967)
recording of:
What Christmas Means to Me
writer:
Anna Gordy Gaye, George Gordy and Allen Story (Shadee Hasan)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Agate Music
Stevie Wonder52:28
5Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto
recording of:
Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto
writer:
Hank Ballard, James Brown (The Godfather of Soul) and Pee Wee Ellis
James Brown3:03
6Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1970) and Motown Records (not for label use; use “Motown” instead) (in 2013)
recording of:
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (in 1970)
lyricist:
Haven Gillespie (in 1932)
composer:
J. Fred Coots (in 1932)
publisher:
EMI Feist Catalog Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI United Partnership Ltd., Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd., Haven Gillespie Music Publishing, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Leo Feist Ltd, Leo Feist, Inc., SBK United Partnership and The Songwriters Guild
The Jackson 542:24
7I Was Born on Christmas Day
Saint Etienne3:14
8Christmas Song
Gilbert O’Sullivan2:46
9Perfect Christmas
S Club 74:36
10Winter World of Love
recording of:
Winter World of Love
lyricist:
Barry Mason (English songwriter)
composer:
Les Reed
Engelbert Humperdinck3:22
11Green Green Grass of Home
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Decca Record Company Ltd. (for copyrights use only!) (in 1966)
cover recording of:
Green, Green Grass of Home
lyricist and composer:
Claude “Curly” Putman, Jr.
publisher:
Burlington Music Ltd. and Tree Music
Tom Jones43:03
12Christmas Day
recording of:
Christmas Day
lyricist:
Chris Difford
composer:
Glenn Tilbrook
Squeeze3:45
13A Winter's Tale
producer:
Mike Batt and David Essex
lead vocals:
David Essex
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 1982)
recording of:
A Winter’s Tale
lyricist:
Tim Rice
composer and arranger:
Mike Batt
publisher:
Phonogram, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
David Essex1.54:11
14A Spaceman Came Travelling
recording of:
A Spaceman Came Travelling
lyricist and composer:
Chris de Burgh (British-Irish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist)
Chris de Burgh5:11
15Mad World
lead vocals:
Gary Jules
cover recording of:
Mad World
lyricist and composer:
Roland Orzabal
publisher:
BMG Blue, BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use!) and Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated)
Michael Andrews feat. Gary Jules3:04
16Only You
The Flying Pickets3:23
17Caravan of Love
engineer:
Phil Bodger (engineer)
producer:
John Williams (English A&R executive, producer, songwriter...)
cover recording of:
Caravan of Love
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
April Music Inc. and IJI Publishing
The Housemartins4.53:39
18Winter Melody
producer:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer) and Giorgio Moroder
instruments:
Munich Machine
saxophone:
Dino Solera
background vocals:
Madeline Bell and Wheatman Sisters
recording of:
Winter Melody
writer:
Pete Bellotte (English lyricist and producer), Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer (soul/disco diva)
Donna Summer36:29
19Silent Night
Boyz II Men2:32
20The Perfect Year
producer:
Nigel Lowis
vocals:
Dina Carroll
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
A&M Records, Inc. (in 1993)
music videos:
The Perfect Year by Dina Carroll
cover recording of:
The Perfect Year
lyricist:
Don Black (English lyricist) and Christopher Hampton
composer:
Andrew Lloyd Webber (English composer and impresario of musical theatre)
publisher:
Really Useful Group and The Really Useful Group Ltd. (not for release label use!)
part of:
Sunset Boulevard (Andrew Lloyd Webber musical)
Dina Carroll2.653:48

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ASIN:UK: B01M9DUMX9 [info]