A Very Special Christmas

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  • Release Date: 10/25/1990
  • Original Release: 1989
  • Sales Rank: 113
  • Label: A&M
  • UPC: 075021391123
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A Very Special Christmas

1LISTENSanta Claus Is Coming to Town / The Pointer Sisters 3:22
2LISTENWinter Wonderland / Eurythmics 3:35
3LISTENDo You Hear What I Hear? / Whitney Houston 3:32
4LISTENMerry Christmas, Baby / Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band 4:55
5LISTENHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas / The Pretenders 4:28
6LISTENI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus / John Mellencamp 2:39
7LISTENGabriel's Message / Sting 2:13
8LISTENChristmas in Hollis / Run-D.M.C. 2:59
9LISTENChristmas (Baby Please Come Home) / U2 2:20
10LISTENSanta Baby / Madonna 2:34
11LISTENThe Little Drummer Boy / Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band 3:32
12LISTENRun Rudolph Run / B. Adams 2:43
13LISTENI Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas / Bon Jovi 4:28
14LISTENThe Coventry Carol / Alison Moyet 3:24
15LISTENSilent Night / Stevie Nicks 4:36

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Recorded to benefit the Special Olympics, this has some of the biggest names in contemporary music, most covering seasonal favorites with mixed success. Outstanding tracks include The Pretenders "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," with Chrissie Hynde giving a touching performance. Run-D.M.C.'s topical "Christmas in Hollis" relies heavily on sampling "Back Door Santa," and may head you toward the dance floor. Alison Moyet's stately version of "The Coventry Carol" is beautifully haunting. Only the Material Girl, Madonna, embarrasses herself with an overly campy "Santa Baby." Dennis MacDonald, All Music Guide

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An excellent collection!by Anonymous

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January 22, 2002: This is a good collection of songs from various artists in the rock/pop genre. The proceeds from the sale of this album benefit the Special Olympics, which is a great cause. Notable songs on this collection include ''Winter Wonderland'' performed by the Eurythmics, ''Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'' performed by the Pretenders, ''Christmas'' performed by U2, ''I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas'' performed by Bon Jovi & ''Silent Night'' performed by Stevie Nicks. The rest of the songs are adequate, but mostly filler.