Céline Dion: These Are Special Times version on CD in Standard edition. This particular edition was published in Europe in publishing company Columbia on 30. October 1998.
These Are Special Times is the sixth English-language studio album by Canadian singer Céline Dion , released on 3 November 1998. The album features guest appearances by Barbra Streisand, Bryan Adams and the Bee Gees. The album was produced by David Foster, Ric Wake and Walter Afanasieff. The album These Are Special Times became one of the best-selling albums of 1998 and was certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has sold more than six million copies worldwide. The album's first single, "I'm Your Angel", was a duet with R&B singer R. Kelly. The song was written by Kelly and produced by Kelly and Foster. It became one of the best-selling singles of all time, selling over six million copies worldwide. The song spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the first Christmas songto reach number one since 1961 when Nate King Cole's "The Christmas Song" hit number one. The album's second single, "My Heart Will Go On", became the theme song for the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic. The song was written by James Horner and Will Jennings and produced by Foster and
Album spans genres Classical, Jazz, Balad, Downtempo, Soft Rock and Christmas.
Track list
1
O Holy Night
5:22 min
Arranged By David Foster, Jeremy Lubbock | Backing Vocals Amick Byram, Carmen Twillie, Darlene Koldenhoven, Dick Bolks, Don Shelton (2), Donna Davidson, Elin Carlson, Gloria Grace Prosper, John West (2), Jonathan Mack, Linda Harmon, Morgan Ames, Rick Logan, Roger Freeland, Steve Amerson, Susie Stevens-Logan | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Piano, Keyboards David Foster | Producer David Foster | Programmed By [Synths] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Additional] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Jimmy Hoyson | Recorded By [Lead Vocal] Humberto Gatica | Recorded By [Orchestra] David Reitzas | Written-By Traditional
2
Don't Save It All For Christmas Day
4:38 min
Arranged By Peter Zizzo, Ric Wake | Arranged By [Backing Vocals] Loris Holland | Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor Rob Mathes | Backing Vocals Ayana George, Cindy Mizelle, Dennis Collins, Diva Gray, Elizabeth Withers, Fonzi Thornton, Latasha Jordan, Loris Holland, Nancey Jackson, Paulette McWilliams, Spencer Washington, Troy Bright, Vaneese Thomas | Conductor Rob Mathes | Coordinator David Barratt (3) | Drum Programming Jimmy Bralower, Peter Zizzo | Electric Organ [Hammond B-3] Loris Holland | Engineer Bob Cadway, Dan Hetzel, David Shackney, Rick Kerr, Terence Dover, Thomas R. Yezzi | Guitar Larry Saltzman, Marc Shulman, Peter Zizzo | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Brian Harding (2), Chris Brooke, Jake Ninan, Juan Bohorquez, Rob Murphy | Producer Ric Wake | Programmed By [Additional Synth] Jeff Bova | Programmed By [Bass, Keyboards] Peter Zizzo | Written-By Céline Dion, Peter Zizzo, Ric Wake
3
Blue Christmas
3:49 min
Arranged By [Orchestra] William Ross | Choir Alex Brown, Bobbi Page, Bridgette Bryant, Carmen Carter, Carmen Twillie, Darlan Holley, Gary Falcone, Jeff Ramsey, Louis Price, Randy Phillips (2), Susie Stevens-Logan, Tommy Funderburk | Drums [Additional] John Robinson (2) | Electric Guitar John Chiodini | Keyboards David Foster | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Piano Diana Krall | Producer, Arranged By David Foster | Programmed By [Synths] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Andy Haller, Jimmy Hoyson | Recorded By [Lead Vocal] Humberto Gatica | Recorded By [Orchestra] David Reitzas | Written-By Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson
4
Another Year Has Gone By
3:25 min
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Bryan Adams | Arranged By [Strings] Bob Buckley, Bryan Adams, Phil Western | Conductor Bob Buckley | Engineer Phil Western, Randy Staub | Keyboards Phil Western | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Producer, Arranged By Bryan Adams | Programmed By Olle Romo, Phil Western | Strings Vancouver Orchestra | Written-By Bryan Adams, Eliot Kennedy
5
The Magic Of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)
4:17 min
Arranged By Ric Wake, Russ DeSalvo | Arranged By [Strings], Conductor Ronn Huff | Backing Vocals Cindy Mizelle, Dana Calitri, Eric Troyer, Fonzi Thornton, Martin Briley, Sharon Bryant | Coordinator David Barratt (3) | Drums Frank Vilardi | Engineer Bob Cadway, Dan Hetzel, David Shackney, Rick Kerr, Thomas R. Yezzi | Guitar Russ DeSalvo | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Brian Harding (2), Chris Brooke, Jake Ninan, Juan Bohorquez, Rob Murphy | Percussion [Additional], Drum Programming [Additional], Bass Guitar [Additional] Patrick Carroll | Piano Shane Keister | Producer Ric Wake | Programmed By [Keyboards] Jeff Bova | Saxophone [Solo] Richie Cannata | Written-By Dee Snider
6
Ave Maria
4:56 min
Acoustic Guitar Kamil Rustam | Arranged By David Foster, William Ross | Choir Alex Brown, Bobbi Page, Bridgette Bryant, Carmen Carter, Carmen Twillie, Darlan Holley, Gary Falcone, Jeff Ramsey, Louis Price, Randy Phillips (2), Susie Stevens-Logan, Tommy Funderburk | Electric Guitar Michael Thompson | Keyboards David Foster | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Producer David Foster | Programmed By [Synths] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Andy Haller, Jimmy Hoyson | Recorded By [Lead Vocal] Humberto Gatica | Recorded By [Orchestra] David Reitzas | Written-By Charles Gounod
7
Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
4:44 min
Arranged By David Foster, Johnnie Carl | Choir Crystal Cathedral Choir | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Organ [Pipe Organ] Heather Hinton | Producer David Foster | Recorded By [Additional] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Andy Haller, Jimmy Hoyson, Steve Conrad | Recorded By [Lead Vocal] Humberto Gatica | Recorded By [Orchestra] David Reitzas | Recorded By [Pipe Organ, Choir] Gary Van Pelt | Written-By Traditional
8
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
4:14 min
Arranged By [Orchestra] Johnny Mandel | Bass Chuck Domanico | Drums Jeff Hamilton | Guitar John Chiodini | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Piano Terry Trotter | Producer, Arranged By David Foster | Recorded By [Additional] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Lead Vocal] David Reitzas | Recorded By [Orchestra] Al Schmitt | Written-By Mel Tormé, Robert Wells (2)
9
The Prayer
4:30 min
Arranged By [Orchestra] William Ross | Co-producer Carole Bayer Sager, Tony Renis | Keyboards David Foster | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Producer, Arranged By David Foster | Programmed By [Synths] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Jimmy Hoyson | Recorded By [Orchestra, Lead Vocals] Humberto Gatica | Translated By [Italian] Alberto Testa, Tony Renis | Vocals [Duet] Andrea Bocelli | Written-By Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster
10
Brahms' Lullaby
3:32 min
Arranged By David Foster, William Ross | Keyboards David Foster | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Producer David Foster | Programmed By [Synths] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Assistant] Jimmy Hoyson | Recorded By [Lead Vocal] Humberto Gatica | Recorded By [Orchestra] David Reitzas | Written-By Johannes Brahms
11
Christmas Eve
4:17 min
Arranged By Ric Wake, Steve Skinner | Backing Vocals Jane Barnett, Margaret Dorn, Maria Christensen, Nikki Gregoroff | Coordinator David Barratt (3) | Drums Shawn Pelton | Engineer Bob Cadway, David Shackney, Steve Skinner | Guitar Chieli Minucci, Ira Siegel | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Chris Brooke, Jake Ninan, Rob Murphy | Producer Ric Wake | Programmed By [Keyboards], Drum Programming Steve Skinner | Written-By Curt Frasca, Maria Christensen
12
These Are Special Times
4:08 min
Arranged By [Strings] Jeremy Lubbock | Backing Vocals Khris Kellow, Sue Ann Carwell, Tanya Kelly | Choir Alex Brown, Bobbi Page, Bridgette Bryant, Carmen Carter, Carmen Twillie, Darlan Holley, Gary Falcone, Jeff Ramsey, Louis Price, Randy Phillips (2), Susie Stevens-Logan, Tommy Funderburk | Guitar Michael Thompson | Keyboards David Foster | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Rob Murphy | Producer, Arranged By David Foster | Programmed By [Synclavier] Simon Franglen | Programmed By [Synths] Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By Felipe Elgueta | Recorded By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Andy Haller, Jimmy Hoyson | Recorded By [Lead Vocal] Humberto Gatica | Recorded By [Strings] John Kurlander | Written-By Diane Warren
13
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
4:15 min
Arranged By Ric Wake, Steve Skinner | Backing Vocals Brenda White King, Cindy Mizelle, Curtis King, Dennis Collins, Fonzi Thornton, Tawatha | Coordinator David Barratt (3) | Engineer Bob Cadway, David Shackney, Steve Skinner | Guitar Chieli Minucci | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Chris Brooke, Jake Ninan, Jason Stasium, Rob Murphy | Percussion Bashiri Johnson | Producer Ric Wake | Programmed By [Keyboards], Drum Programming Steve Skinner | Written-By John Lennon & Yoko Ono
14
I'm Your Angel
5:31 min
Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor Rob Mathes | Backing Vocals Ayana George, Cathy Richardson, Cheryl Wilson, Dennis Collins, Diva Gray, Elizabeth Withers, Fonzi Thornton, Jeff Morrow, Joan Walton, Johnny Rutledge, Latasha Jordan, Lisa Lougheed, Loris Holland, Nancey Jackson, Paulette McWilliams, Rob Trow, Robert Bowker, Robert Moe, Robin Robinson, Spencer Washington, Stevie Robinson, Tawatha, Tony Ransom, Troy Bright, Yvonne Gage | Conductor [Additional Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Choir] Lafayette Carthon, Loris Holland | Contractor Steve Danenberg | Coordinator David Barratt (3) | Drum Programming Jimmy Bralower, Steve Skinner | Electric Organ [Hammond B-3] Loris Holland | Engineer Bob Cadway, David Shackney, Humberto Gatica, Stephen George, Steve Skinner | Keyboards Steve Skinner | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Bill Douglass (4), Brian Calicchia, Chris Brooke, Don Hachey, Jake Ninan, Jason Stasium, Jeff Lane (2), Jeff Vereb, Nathan Dean, Rob Murphy, Ubaldo Tirado | Producer, Arranged By R. Kelly | Programmed By Stephen George, Tony Black | Programmed By [Additional Keyboards] Jeff Bova | Vocals [Duet] R. Kelly | Written-By R. Kelly
15
Feliz Navidad
3:41 min
Acoustic Guitar Ramon Stagnaro | Alto Saxophone Bill Harris (12), Bob Franceschini | Arranged By Gary Haase, Ric Wake | Arranged By [Keyboards, Synths] George Whitty | Baritone Saxophone John Scarpulla | Bass Guitar [Fodeva] Gary Haase | Bass Trombone David Taylor | Co-producer [Additional Production] Humberto Gatica | Coordinator David Barratt (3) | Drums Steven Wolf | Engineer Bob Cadway, David Shackney, George Whitty, Humberto Gatica | Guitar Chris Taylor (8) | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Aya Takemura, Brian Harding (2), Jake Ninan, Juan Bohorquez, Rob Murphy, Scott Young | Orchestrated By Richard Iacona | Percussion Rafael Padilla | Performer La Famille Dion | Producer Ric Wake | Recorded By [Vocals] Humberto Gatica | Tenor Saxophone Richie Cannata | Trombone Ozzie Melendez, Randy Andos | Trumpet Barry Danielian, Don Harris, Tony Kadleck | Written-By José Feliciano
16
Les Cloches Du Hameau
3:10 min
Arranged By Ric Wake, Ronn Huff, Shane Keister | Arranged By [Hand Bell] Shane Keister | Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor Ronn Huff | Coordinator David Barratt (3) | Engineer David Shackney, Rick Kerr | Handbell The Hand Bell Choir Of The Ridgewood United Methodist Church | Mixed By Humberto Gatica | Mixed By [Assistant] Alfred Bosco, Brian Harding (2), Chris Brooke, Ethan Mates, Jake Ninan, Rob Murphy | Music Director [Hand Bell] Christine L. Braden, Richard E. Frey | Performer Céline Dion | Producer Ric Wake | Programmed By [Synclavier] Shane Keister | Written-By Johannes Brahms
Céline Dion is a Canadian singer renowned for her powerful and technically skilled vocals. Born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, Quebec, she emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. Dion first gained international recogn...
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