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Index
- A Christmas To Remember 4:21
- Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away 3:14
- Silent Night 3:46
- Christmas Lullaby 3:10
- Highland Cathedral 2:49
- Jingle Bell Rock 2:26
- Mister Santa 2:30
- Til The Season Comes Round Again 5:04
- Gabriel's Oboe 2:15
- Welcome To Our World 2:55
- Agnus Dei 6:15
A Christmas To Remember
Amy Grant, Chris Eaton, Beverly Darnall
Copyright © 1999 Grant Girls Music, LLC (adm. by The Loving Company)/Annie Merle Music/ASCAP/Clouseau Music/Dayspring Music, Inc./BMI
Twinkling lights
A chill is in the air
And carols everywhere
Close your eyes, it's almost here
Candles and cards
And favorite movie scenes
The smell of evergreen
As special as it's always been
And I have a dream or two
Maybe they will come true
CHORUS:
Setting our hopes on a big snow tonight
We'll wake up to a world of white
It's gonna be a Christmas to remember
Light up the fire, play some Nat King Cole
Always sentimental and don't you know that
It's gonna be a Christmas to remember
I know it's true
Time doesn't stand still
Many things can change
But we know some things never will
The memories we share
The songs we always sing
The mystery of life
The hopefulness this season brings
And I have a dream or two
Maybe they will come true
CHORUS
Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away
Roger Cook and Wayne Jackson
Copyright © 1998 EMI Blackwood Music Inc./Golly Roger Songs/Song Island Publishing/Sweet Medicine Music/BMI
Little bits of heaven
Floating gently by the window
Soon this dirty city will be
Covered with a new snow
Let's put on our winter boots
Go outside and play
Christmas can't be very far away
Weather girl says "bundle up"
It's gonna be a cold one
I'll put on my wooly hat
You'll wear your dad's old Stetson
Pretty lights are everywhere
Shining night and day
Christmas can't be very far away
Let's take a walk downtown and
Go dream shopping in the mall
The kids can do the Santa thing
Photographs and all
We'll get the biggest tree this year
And trim it to the top
And spend a whole lot more
Than what we've got
But so what
Come next spring
I know we will be
Ready for the sunshine
Right now throwin' snowballs
At each other's such a fun time
Kids will think we're crazy
For a while and that's okay
Christmas can't be very far away
Christmas can't be very far away
Silent Night
Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber
Copyright © 1977 (assigned) WB Music Corp./ASCAP
Silent night
Holy night
All is calm
All is bright
Round yon virgin
Mother and Child
Holy infant
So tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night
Holy night
Shepherds quake
At the sight
Glory streams
From heaven afar
Heavenly hosts
Sing alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
Christmas Lullaby
Amy Grant and Chris Eaton
Copyright © 1999 Grant Girls Music, LLC (adm. by The Loving Company)/ASCAP/Clouseau Music/Dayspring Music, Inc./BMI
Are you far away from home
This dark and lonely night
Tell me what best would help
To ease your mind
Someone to give
Direction for this unfamiliar road
Or one who says, "Follow me and I
will lead you home."
How beautiful
How precious
The Savior of all
To love so
Completely
The loneliest soul
how gently
how tenderly
He says to one and all,
"Child you can follow Me an
I will lead you home
Trust Me and follow Me
And I will lead you home."
Be near me, Lord Jesus
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to Heaven
To live with Thee there
Take us to Heaven
To live with Thee there
Highland Cathedral
Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb
Copyright © 1982 MCA Music GmbH and Edition Roma/ASCAP. All rights reserved for the U.S. and Canada controlled and administered by Universal-MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc.
(Instrumental)
Jingle Bell Rock
Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
Copyright © 1957 Chappell and Co.ASCAP
Jingle bell, jingle bell
Jingle bell rock
Jingle bell swing
And jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin'
Up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell
Jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in
Jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin'
In jingle bell square
In the frosty air
What a bright time
It's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell, time
Is a swell time
To go glidin' in a
one horse sleigh
Giddy-up, jingle horse
Pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and mingle
In a jinglin' beat
That's the jingle bell rock
Mister Santa
Pat Ballard
Copyright © 1955 Edwin H. Morris & Company/ASCAP
Mister Santa
Bring me some toys
Bring Merry Christmas
To all girls and boys
And every night
I'll go to sleep singing
And dream about
The presents you'll be bringing
Santa
Promise me please
Give every reindeer
A hug and a squeeze
I'll be good
As good can be
Mister Santa
Don't forget me
Mister Santa
Dear old Saint Nick
Be awful careful
And please don't get sick
Put on your coat
When breezes are blowin'
And when you cross the street
Look where you're goin'
Santa
We've been so good
We've washed the dishes
And done what we should
Made up the beds
Scrubbed up our toesies
We've used a Kleenex
When we've blown our noseies
Oh Santa
Look at our ears
They're clean as whistles
We're sharper then shears
Now we've put you on the spot
Mister Santa
Bring us a lot
Til The Season Comes Round Again
John Jarvis and Randy Goodrum
Copyright © 1993 Zomba Enterprises, Inc./Inspector Barlow Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/Randscape Music (adm. by Zomba Enterprises, Inc.)/ASCAP
Come and gather around at the table
In the spirit of family and friends
And we'll all join hands and remember this moment
'Til the season comes 'round again
Let's all try to smile for the picture
And we'll hold it as long as we can
May it carry us through
Should we ever get lonely
'Til the season comes 'round again
CHORUS
One night holy and bright
Shining with love from our hearts
By a warm fire,
Let's lift our heads high
And be thankful we're here
'Til this time next year
May the new year be blessed
With good tidings
'Til the next time I see you again
If we must say goodbye
Let the spirit go with you
'Til the season comes 'round again
CHORUS
May the new year be blessed with good tidings
'Til the next time I see you again
If we must say goodbye
Let the spirit go with you
And we'll love and we'll laugh
In the time that we had
'Til the season comes 'round again
Gabriel's Oboe
(Instrumental)
Welcome To Our World
Chris Rice
Copyright © 1995 Clumsy Fly Music (ASCAP), Admin. by Rocketown Music LLC
Tears are falling, hearts are breaking
How we need to hear from God
You've been promised, we've been waiting
Welcome Holy Child
Welcome Holy Child
Hope that you don't mind our manger
How I wish we would have known
But long awaited Holy Stranger
Make yourself at home
Please make yourself at home
Bring your peace into our violence
Bid our hungry souls be filled
World now breaking Heaven's silence
Welcome To Our World
Welcome To Our World
Fragile finger sent to heal us
Tender brow prepared for thorn
Tiny heart whose blood will save us
Unto us is born
Unto us is born
So wrap our injured flesh around You
Breathe our air and walk our sod
Rob our sin and make us holy
Perfect Son of God
Perfect Son of God
Welcome To Our World
Agnus Dei
Michael W. Smith
Copyright © 1990 O'Ryan Music, Inc. (ASCAP), Milene Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Alleluia Alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia Alleluia
For our Lord God Almighty reigns
Alleluia
Holy Holy
Are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
You are Holy
Holy
Are You Lord God Almighty
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
Amen
Liner Notes
Produced by Michael Omartian
Executive Producers: Amy Grant, Jennifer Cooke and Michael Blanton
Orchestra Contractor: Joe Soldo
Vocal Contractor: Sally Stevens
Assistant Engineers: Peter Doell (Sony), Mark Eschelman (Sony), Amy Frigo (Sound Kitchen), Steve Genewich (Capitol), Bob Horn (Sound Kitchen), Thomas Johnson (Sound Kitchen), Bobby Morse (Seventeen Grand), Grant Shmitz (Sony), Bill Smith (Sony, Capitol), Pat Weber (Sony)
Mastered By: Doug Sax at the Mastering Lab, Hollywood, CA
Los Angeles Music Preparation: Terry Woodson, Bill Baker, Curt Berg, J. Barrick Griffiths, Clyde Hoggan, Steven Juliani, Jon Marquart, Ralph Mullins, Danny Perrito, Dave Wells
Nashville Music Preparation: Tom McAninoch
Project Coordinator: Suzy Martinez
Production Coordinator: Lisa Jurkowksi
Vince Gill appears courtesy of MCA Records
Patrick Williams Orchestra
Violins: Endre Granat-Concertmaster, Eve Butler, Darius Campo, Assa Drori, Kirsten Fife, Ron Folsom, Henry Gronnier, Clayton Haslop, Gwenn Heller, Amy Hershberger, Tiffany Yi Hu, Karen Jones, Liane Mautner, Carolyn Osborn, Bob Sanov, David Stenske, Jennifer Walton, Miwako Watanabe
Violas: Bob Becker, Sue Giordano, Mimi Granat, Keith Greene, Vickie Miskolczy, Simon Oswell, Ray Tischer
Celli: Armen Ksajikian, Matt Cooker, Dennis Karmazyn, Ray Kelly, Tim Landauer, Tina Soule, Cecelia Tsan
Basses: Don Ferrone, Jim Hughart, Frances Lui
Woodwinds: Gary Foster, Dan Higgins, Barbara Northcutt, David Shostac, Sheridon Stokes, Jim Walker, Angela Weigand
Trumpets: Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron, Tim Divers, Jon Lewis, Warren Luening, Malcolm McNab, Tim Morrison
Trombones: Bill Booth, Bill Elton, Alex Iles, Ken Kugler, Bill Reichenbach, Chauncey Welsch
French Horns: Mark Adams, Marni Johnson, Paul Klintworth, John Reynolds
Tuba: Jim Self
Rhythm Bass: Jim Hughart
Percussion: Dale Anderson
Drums: Gregg Field
Guitar: Dennis Budimir, John Goux
Piano: Mike Lang
Harp: Marcia Dickstein
Patrick Williams Choir
Morgan Ames, John Beeney, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Richard Bolks, Susan Boyd, Amick Byram, Elin Carlson, Alvin Chea, Randy Crenshaw, Donna Davidson, Roger Freeland, James Gilstrap, Sandie Hall, Linda Harmon, Walt Harrah, Terry Harriton, Scotty Haskell, Sheri Izzard, Luana Jackman, Clydene Jackson, Bob Joyce, David Joyce, Jon Joyce, Rick Logan, Susie Stevens Logan, Melissa Mackay, Gene Morford, Don Shelton, Sally Stevens, Carmen Twillie, Mervyn Warren, John West, Ann White
Nashville Studio Orchestra
Violins: Carl Gorodetzky-Concertmaster, Pamela Sixfin, Lee Larrison, Conni Ellisor, Alan Umstead, David Davidson, Mary Kathryn Vanosdale, David Angell, Catherine Umstead, Cate Myer, Karen Winkelmann, Janet Askey, Betty Small, Gerald Greet, Joann Cruthirds, Carrie Wann, Jocelyn Sprouse, Denise Baker, Beverly Drukker, Paul Tobias
Violas: Kris Wilkinson, Jim Grosjean, Kathryn Plummer, Gary Vanosdale, Monisa Angell, Bruce Christensen
Celli: Bob Mason, Julie Tanner, Margaret Mason, Bradley Mansell, John Catchings, Carole Neuen-Rabinowitz, Lynn Peithman
Basses: Craig Nelson, Liz Stewart, Jack Jezioro, Glen Wanner
Percussion: Eric Darken
Harp: Mary Alice Hoepfinger
Harpsichord: David Huntsinger
Trumpets: George Tidwell, Mike Haynes, Jeff Bailey
Trombones: Chris McDonald, Ernie Collins, Prentiss Hobbs
French Horns Jennifer Kummer, Linda Patterson, Katy Hagen, Joy Worland
Tuba: Gil Long
Flute: Ann Richards
Clarinet: Lee Levine
Oboe: Bobby Taylor
Bassoon: Cynthia Estill
Guitar: Biff Watson
Drums: John Hammond
Electric Bass: Craig Nelson
Art Direction: Beth Lee
Design: Chuck Hargett
Photography: Sandra Johnson
Hair and Makeup: Terri Apansewicz
Stylist: Jani Mussetter
AMY GRANT WISHES TO THANK
My sweet family-all of you-especially Matt, Millie and Sarah.
To the musical geniuses behind this project: Michael Omartian, Patrick Williams, Ronn Huff, Terry Christian and Al Schmidt.
To the best management team I've ever known, all of whom feel like family-Mike Blanton, Dan Harrell, Jennifer Cooke and Chaz Corzine.
Deanna Hemby and "Mabel" for maintaining your sense of humor and consequently my sanity for 14 years.
To Roland Lundy, Loren Balman, Jim Chaffee and everyone at Myrrh Records for believing in me from the start.
To my new friends at A&M/Interscope-I hope we have a fun ride in the store.
To John Huie and all at CAA who provide me with a stage to share my music.
To Richard Curtis, Beverly Bartsch, and everyone at Curtis and Company.
To Ken Krause for providing the window for me to do this project.
To Kim Watts for being my liaison to the listeners.
To all of the musicians, writers and singers who participated with me on this project, and especially the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, who have inspired me to make more Christmas music.
To Grace Stumb for singing in my kitchen, in my car, and now on my record.
To Bev Darnall and Vince Gill for letting me hear your sweet voices on this project, but more importantly for letting me enjoy your companionship.
To Phyllis "Sis" Mayfield for burning the midnight oil to help me sequence these songs.
Merry Christmas to all...
Amy
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