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Sales of latest in the A Very Special Christmas holiday music series will benefit Special Olympics
Performers and Song Lists
Sheryl Crow, U2, John Mellencamp, Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder are among the superstars featured on the first-ever DVD collection from the A Very Special Christmas holiday music series benefitting Special Olympics. "A Very Special Christmas - 20th Anniversary Music Video Collection," released on 20 November 2007 through Hipp-O/Universal Music, features classic Christmas videos from No Doubt, U2, Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp, Sting, Vanessa Williams and Run DMC, and live performances from Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean and Tracy Chapman from the 1998 and 2000 "Christmas At The White House" specials.
Many of the artists who perform on A Very Special Christmas® albums have been friends to Special Olympics athletes for years. Some have provided opportunities for Special Olympics athletes to come to their concerts and celebrate the magic of music with them — for instance, more than 3,000 athletes and volunteers had the chance to attend concerts by Journey, Blues Traveler, Destiny's Child and more.
No matter what your musical tastes, the A Very Special Christmas albums have something right up your alley with the sounds of rock, traditional, hip-hop, R&B, and more to put you in the mood for a little holiday cheer. So round out your collection with some great music, and help support a great cause at the same time. All of the CDs in the series can be found at Borders Books and Music and other retail stores or on Amazon.com.
Select an album title for the list of performers and songs.
A Very Special Christmas
The first effort was an undeniable smash — many of the tracks went on to become perennial holiday classics. The album features:
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by The Pointer Sisters
"Winter Wonderland" by Eurythmics
"Do You Hear What I Hear" by Whitney Houston
"Merry Christmas Baby" by Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by The Pretenders
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by John Cougar Mellencamp
"Gabriel's Message" by Sting
"Christmas in Hollis" by Run-D.M.C
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by U2
"Santa Baby" by Madonna
"The Little Drummer Boy" by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
"Run, Rudolph Run" by Bryan Adams
"Back Door Santa" by Bon Jovi
"The Coventry Carol" by Alison Moyet
"Silent Night" by Stevie Nicks
A Very Special Christmas 2
A Very Special Christmas 2 certainly disproved the 'sophomore slump' concept. The album features:
"Christmas All Over Again" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
"Jingle Bell Rock" by Randy Travis
"The Christmas Song" by Luther Vandross
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Frank Sinatra and Cyndi Lauper
"The Birth of Christ" by Boyz II Men
"Please Come Home For Christmas" by Jon Bon Jovi
"What Christmas Means To Me" by Paul Young
"O Christmas Tree" by Aretha Franklin
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love
"White Christmas" by Michael Bolton
"Christmas Is" by Run-D.M.C.
"Christmas Time Again" by Extreme
"Merry Christmas Baby" by Bonnie Raitt and Charles Brown
"O Holy Night" by Tevin Campbell
"Sleigh Ride" by Debbie Gibson
"What Child is This" by Vanessa Williams
"Blue Christmas" by Ann and Nancy Wilson
"Silent Night" by Wilson Phillips
"I Believe in You" by Sinead O'Connor
A Very Special Christmas 3
A Very Special Christmas 3 provides a sonic collage of contemporary stars doing holiday tunes, many of them originals written specifically for the occasion. The album features:
"I Saw Three Ships" by Sting
"Christmastime" by The Smashing Pumpkins
"Children Go Where I Send Thee" by Natalie Merchant
"Santa Baby" by Rev Run & The Christmas All Stars featuring: Mase, Puff Daddy, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Salt 'n' Pepa, Onyx & Keith Murray
"Oi To The World" by No Doubt
"Blue Christmas" by Sheryl Crow
"Christmas" by Blues Traveler
"Oiche Chiun (Silent Night)" by Enya
"The Christmas Song" by Hootie & The Blowfish
"Ave Maria" by Chris Cornell with Eleven
"Christmas In The City" by Mary J. Blige featuring Angie Martinez
"Santa Claus Is Back In Town" by Jonny Lang
"Christmas Song" by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
"Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand" by Steve Winwood
"O Holy Night" by Tracy Chapman
"We Three Kings" by Patti Smith
A Very Special Christmas 4: Live from Washington, DC
A Very Special Christmas 4 captures all the excitement of an exclusive Christmas party for Special Olympics. The album features:
"Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" by Mary J. Blige & Sheryl Crow
"Christmas In Hollis" by Run-D.M.C.
"Please Come Home For Christmas" by Jon Bon Jovi
"Christmas Blues" by John Popper & Eric Clapton
"What Child Is This" by Vanessa Williams
"Christmas Tears" by Eric Clapton
"O Holy Night" by Tracy Chapman
"Give Me One Reason" by Tracy Chapman & Eric Clapton
"Merry Christmas Baby" by Sheryl Crow & Eric Clapton
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Jon Bon Jovi
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Mary J. Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, Tracy Chapman, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, John Popper, Run D.M.C. and Vanessa Williams
A Very Special Christmas 5
A Very Special Christmas 5, produced by Jon Bon Jovi and Bobby Shriver, unveils original Christmas arrangements from some of music's hottest artists. Additional tracks were recorded live at The Spirit of Special Olympics Celebration in Washington, D.C., during the 2000 holiday season. Artists and Special Olympics athletes were on stage together with President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton. The album features:
"This Christmas (Hang All the Mistletoe)" by Macy Gray
"Little Drummer Boy / Hot Hot Hot" by Wyclef Jean
"Noel! Noel!" by Eve 6
"Blue Christmas" by Jon Bon Jovi
"Merry Christmas Baby" by Stevie Wonder & Wyclef Jean
"O Come All Ye Faithful" by City High
"Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You" by SR-71
"Christmas Day" by Dido
"Run Rudolph Run" by Sheryl Crow
"Back Door Santa" by B.B. King & John Popper
"Little Red Rooster" by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
"Christmas Don't Be Late (Chipmunk Song)" by Powder
"Silent Night" by Stevie Nicks
"I Love You More" by Stevie Wonder & Kimberly Brewer
"White Christmas" by Darlene Love
Jazz to the World
Jazz to the World includes many instrumental tracks from contemporary jazz artists, and vocalists who make it memorable. The album features:
"Winter Wonderland" by Herb Alpert and Jeff Lorber
"Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Dianne Reeves and Lou Rawls
"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" by Fourplay
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Diana Krall
"O Tannenbaum" by Stanley Clarke, George Duke & Everette Harp
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" by Michael Franks
"The Christmas Waltz" by The Brecker Brothers with Steve Khan
"The Little Drummer Boy" by Cassandra Wilson
"I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Herbie Hancock and Eliane Elias
"O Come O Come Emmanuel" by John McLaughlin
"Christmas Blues" by Holly Cole
"Angels We Have Heard On High" by Steps Ahead
"The Christmas Song" by Anita Baker
"What Child Is This?" by Chick Corea
"Winter Wonderland" by Dave Koz
"Il est Ne, Le Divin Enfant" by Dr. John
World Christmas
World Christmas is an appropriate celebration of the global reach of the Special Olympics movement. The album features:
"Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes" by Papa Wemba and Mino Cinelu
"We Three Kings" by Bob Berg, Jim Beard and Arto Tuncboyacyan, featuring Zakir Hussain
"Go Tell It On The Mountain" by John Scofield and The Wild Magnolias
"Zan Vevede" by Angelique Kidjo
"Michaux Veillait" by The Caribbean Jazz Project
"Natal" by Cesaria Evora
"Ave Maria" by Deep Forest and Lokua Kanza
"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Vocal Sampling
"Boas Festas" by Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso with Eliane Elias
"Cascabel" by Yomo Toro and the Boricua All Stars featuring Ruben Blades and Dave Valentin
"Twelve Days Of Christmas" by Mino Cinelu and Dianne Reeves
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Joshua Redman and Marcus Miller
"Navidad" by Gipsy Kings
A Very Special Acoustic Christmas
This album was released on Lost Highway Records, the Grammy-award winning label that released the multi-platinum soundtrack to O Brother Where Art Thou? The album features:
"Silent Night" by Reba McEntire
"Frosty the Snowman" by Dan Tyminski
"Please Come Home for Christmas" by Willie Nelson
"Just Put a Ribbon in Your Hair" by Alan Jackson
"Only You Can Bring Me Cheer (Gentleman's Lady)" by Alison Krauss
"Even Santa Claus Gets the Blues" by Marty Stuart
"Jingle Bells" by Earl Scruggs
"Christmas is Near" by Ralph Stanley
"O Come All Ye Faithful" by Patti Loveless
"O Holy Night" by Wynonna
"Winter Wonderland" by Pat Green
"Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" by Sam Bush
"Away in a Manger" by Ricky Skaggs
"Christmas Time at Home" by Rhonda Vincent
"I'll be Home for Christmas" by Tift Merritt
"Peace" by Norah Jones
Noche de Paz
Noche de Paz features Latin music's greatest stars, gathered for an unforgettable night celebrating the spirit of Special Olympics. The album features:
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"Na Na Na (Dulce Nina)" by Los Kumbia Kings
"Cascabel" by Ruben Blades
"El Peor De Mis Fracasos" by Conjunto Artadecer
"Arre Borriquito" by Conjunto Atardecer
"La Vida Es Un Carnaval" by Victor Manuelle
"Medley Navideno (Llego La Navidad, La Murga, La Fiesta De Pilito)" by Victor Manuelle
"Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano
"Echame A Mi La Culpa" by Jose Feliciano
"Dile" by Don Omar
"El Tamborilero" by Don Omar
"Antes Muerta Que Sencilla" by Los Horoscopos De Durango
"Los Peces En El Rio" by Los Horoscopos De Durango
"Estoy Perdido" by Luis Fonsi
"Blanca Navidad" by Luis Fonsi
"Como La Vez" by Los tucanes De Tijuana
"Ritmo Navideno" by Los Tucanes De Tijuana
"Nunca Te Olvidare" by Enrique Iglesiasi
"Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias
"Noche De Paz" by Don Omar, Jose Feliciano, Los Horoscopos De Durango, Los Kumbia Kings, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Luis Fonsi, Ruben Blades, Victor Manuelle
A Very Special Christmas: 20th Anniversary Edition
In 2007, Special Olympics marked the 20th anniversary of the A Very Special Christmas series by releasing its first DVD collection of music videos and live performances by some of the top musical artists in the world. The album features:
"Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Here)" by U2
"Oi To The World" by No Doubt
"I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by John Mellencamp
"Gabriel's Message" by Sting
"Please Come Home for Christmas" by Jon Bon Jovi
"What Child Is This" by Vanessa Williams
"Christmas Tears" by Eric Clapton
"Oh Holy Night" by Tracy Chapman
"Run Rudolph Run" by Sheryl Crow
"Little Drummer Boy / Hot Hot Hot" by Wyclef Jean
"Los Peces En El Rio" by Los Horoscopos De Durango
"Merry Christmas Baby" by Stevie Wonder (with Wyclef Jean)
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