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2013 studio album by Susan Boyle
Home for Christmas is the fifth studio album and second Christmas album by Scottish singer Susan Boyle . It was released on 25 October 2013 in Australia, on 29 October in the United States, and on 25 November 2013 in the United Kingdom. The album is a Christmas holiday album featuring a posthumous duet with Elvis Presley who died in 1977 and two duets with Johnny Mathis and The Overtones . The album also features an original song, "Miracle Hymn", written for Boyle's debut acting role in the film The Christmas Candle .[5]
Background [ edit ]
Boyle was granted permission to use recordings of Elvis Presley from Graceland Estates singing "O Come, All Ye Faithful ". The single was released on 6 December 2013 in Ireland and on 8 December in the United Kingdom, as a charity single for Save The Children U.K. and for the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation in the U.S.[6] [7] [8] It is the second time Boyle has covered "O Come, All Ye Faithful". She first covered the song for her second album, The Gift (2010).
Track listing [ edit ]
Title Writer(s) Producer(s) 1. "O Come, All Ye Faithful " (duet with Elvis Presley ) Traditional/Arranged by Elvis Presley Felton Jarvis (Elvis Presley's vocals & original instrumental track) ,[9] Cliff Masterson , Steve Anderson 2:54 2. "The Lord's Prayer " Albert Hay Malotte Masterson, Anderson 3:45 3. "The Little Drummer Boy " (featuring The Overtones ) Harry Simeone , Henry Onorati, Katherine Davis Masterson, Anderson 3:35 4. "I'll Be Home for Christmas " Buck Ram , Walter Kent , Kim Gannon Masterson, Anderson 3:08 5. "When a Child Is Born " (featuring Johnny Mathis ) Zacar , Fred JayMasterson, Anderson 3:17 6. "The Christmas Song " Mel Tormé , Robert Wells Masterson, Anderson 2:36 7. "I Believe in Father Christmas " Sergei Prokofiev , Peter Sinfield , Greg Lake Masterson, Anderson 3:29 8. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas " Ralph Blane , Hugh Martin Masterson, Anderson 2:50 9. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing " Traditional/Arranged by Cliff Masterson /Steve Anderson Masterson, Anderson 3:45 10. "The Christmas Waltz " Jule Styne , Sammy Cahn Masterson, Anderson 2:35 11. "In the Bleak Midwinter " Traditional/Arranged by Masterson/Anderson Masterson, Anderson 3:31 12. "Miracle Hymn" Luke Atencio, Candace Lee Masterson, Anderson, Amory Leader 2:57
Notes
Personnel [ edit ]
Unless otherwise indicated, information is also taken from Allmusic[13]
Susan Boyle - vocals (tracks 6,[14] 8,[15] 10, 12, lead on tracks 1–5, 7, 9, 11)[16]
Dishan Abrahams - bass guitar (tracks 5, 7)
Steve Anderson - musical arrangement (tracks 2–3, 5, 7, 9-11), music programming (1, 3, 5, 7, 10), drums (3, 5, 7), bass guitar (3),[17] piano (10),[18] keyboards (3, 11)
Graham Archer - recording engineer (track 3)
Steven Blake - bagpipes (track 3)
Kevin Burleigh - recording engineer (track 7)[19]
Carmel Thomas Youth Singers - choir vocals (track 1)[20]
Chris Hill - bass played by (tracks 4,[21] 6, 8)
Ginger Holliday - sampled[22] background vocals (track 1)
The Imperials - sampled background vocals (track 1)
Jake Jackson - recording engineer (track 12), audio mixing (12)[23]
Rob Johnston - choir director (tracks 2, 4–5, 7, 9, 11)
Charlie Kenny - drums (tracks 4, 6, 8)
Sean Kenny - recording engineer (tracks 2-11)
Millie Kirkham - background vocals (track 1)
Adam Looker - assistant recording engineer (tracks 2–3, 12)
Andrew Lucas - choir director (tracks 2, 9, 11)
Lorne MacDougall - bagpipes (track 3)
Avril Mackintosh - recording engineer (tracks 3-12), Pro Tools engineer (1)
Cliff Masterson - musical arrangement (tracks 2-11), music programming (1-3, 7, 9), orchestra conductor (2),[24] piano (2, 5–8), keyboards (3, 11), drums (3, 7), bass guitar (3), organ played by (9)[25]
Johnny Mathis - guest vocals, lead vocals (track 5)[26]
Michael McGoldrick - uilleann pipes (track 7)
Charlie McKerron - fiddle (track 7)
Fred Molin - recording engineer (track 5)
Jimmy Nielson - assistant recording engineer (tracks 2-12)
James Nisbet - guitar (tracks 4–5, 7, 10)
The Overtones - guest vocals, background vocals (track 3)
Elvis Presley - sampled lead vocals (track 1)
Temple Riser - sampled background vocals (track 1)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - strings performed by (tracks 2, 5, 7, 11)
RSVP Voices - choir vocals (tracks 2, 4–5, 7, 9, 11)
Donald Shaw - accordion (track 7), recording engineer (7)
St. Albans Cathedral Boys Choir - background vocals (tracks 2, 9, 11)
Mitch Stevens - background vocals (track 7)
Gary Thomas - recording engineer (tracks 2-12)
Tom Trapp - musical arrangement (track 12)
Jeremy Wheatley - audio mixing (tracks 2-12)
Zone 1 Brass - brass performed by (track 1)
Weekly charts [ edit ]
Year-end charts [ edit ]
Certifications [ edit ]
Release history [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ Erlwine, Steven Thomas. "Home for Christmas Review" . Allmusic . Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
^ UG Team. "Home For Christmas Review" . UltimateGuitar.com . Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
^ Elms, Danielle. "Album Review-Susan Boyle-Home For Christmas" . Renowned For Sound . Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
^ Raible, Allan. "Reviews: Latest from Kelly Clarkson, Arcade Fire, Susan Boyle and More" . ABC News . Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
^ "Syco/Columbia Records to Release Home For Christmas" . PRNewswire . Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
^ "O Come, All Ye Faithful (With Elvis Presley) - Single by Susan Boyle" . iTunes . 6 December 2013.
^ "Susan Boyle | Latest News | Susan's Charity Christmas Single 'O Come All Ye Faithful' is OUT NOW!" . Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2013 .
^ "Susan Boyle Launches Charity Christmas Single" . Save the Children . Archived from the original on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
^ "Elvis Presley Recording Sessions". Keith Flynn's Elvis Presley Pages. 16–17 May 1971. http://www.keithflynn.com/recording-sessions/710516.html
^ "Susan Boyle Records Christmas Duet with Elvis". Irish Central. 10 September 2013. http://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/susan-boyle-records-christmas-duet-with-elvis-223106031-237775401
^ "Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas - A Review". Elvis Today Blog. 17 December 2011. http://www.elvistodayblog.com/2011/12/elvis-sings-wonderful-world-of.html?m=1
^ Presley, Elvis. "Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas (Vinyl, LP, Album)". RCA Victor. 20 October 1971. https://www.discogs.com/Elvis-Presley-Elvis-Sings-The-Wonderful-World-Of-Christmas/release/2475391
^ Boyle, Susan. "I'll Be Home for Christmas". Allmusic/Syco Music. 29 October 2013. http://www.allmusic.com/album/home-for-christmas-mw0002583480
^ The Christmas Song . Susan Boyle . 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas . Susan Boyle . 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ In the Bleak Midwinter . Susan Boyle . 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ Little Drummer Boy . Susan Boyle . 5 November 2015. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ The Christmas Waltz . Susan Boyle . 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ I Believe in Father Christmas . Susan Boyle . 7 November 2014. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ Susan Boyle and Elvis Presley. "O Come, All Ye Faithful". Dr.DK: Musik. 2013. http://www.dr.dk/musik/titel/o%2bcome%252c%2ball%2bye%2bfaithful/9008787-1-1
^ I'll Be Home for Christmas (If Only In My Dreams) . Susan Boyle . 11 August 2015. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ O Come, All Ye Faithful . Elvis Presley . 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ Miracle Hymn . Susan Boyle . 7 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ The Lord's Prayer . Susan Boyle . 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing . Susan Boyle . 8 November 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ When a Child Is Born . Susan Boyle . 8 November 2014. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube .
^ "Australiancharts.com – Susan Boyle – Home For Christmas" . Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Ultratop.be – Susan Boyle – Home For Christmas" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Ultratop.be – Susan Boyle – Home For Christmas" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Susan Boyle Chart History (Canadian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved 23 March 2021.
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Susan Boyle – Home For Christmas" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Official IFPI Charts - Top-75 Albums Sales Chart - Εβδομάδα: 47/2014" (in Greek). IFPI Greece . Archived from the original on 1 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014 .
^ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 48, 2013" . Chart-Track . IRMA . Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Charts.nz – Susan Boyle – Home For Christmas" . Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved 23 March 2021.
^ "Susan Boyle | Artist | Official Charts" . UK Albums Chart . Retrieved 8 December 2013.
^ "Susan Boyle Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved 23 March 2021.
^ "Susan Boyle Chart History (Holiday Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved 23 March 2021.
^ "ARIA End of Year Albums Chart 2013" . Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 July 2020 .
^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2013" . Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 August 2020 .
^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2014" . Billboard . 2 January 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2021 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications – Susan Boyle – Home for Christmas" . Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 11 June 2021 .
^ "British album certifications – Susan Boyle – Home For Christmas" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 11 June 2021 .
^ Grein, Paul (3 January 2014). "Chart Watch: The Top 10 Christmas Albums of 2013" . Yahoo! Music . Yahoo–HuffPost Entertainment Network. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2021 .
^ "Home for Christmas by Susan Boyle" . iTunes . 28 October 2013.
^ "Home For Christmas" . Amazon.com . Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
^ "Home For Christmas" . Amazon.co.uk . Retrieved 10 November 2013 .
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