20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection

• Artist: Olivia Newton-John
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• Release Date: September 23, 2003
• Type: Compilation (best of), Christmas
• Genre: Rock

Review

While Olivia Newton-John's 20th Century Masters -- The Christmas Collection isn't exactly the ultimate collection for the holidays, her rendition of Christmas songs are beautifully orchestrated and perfect for a quiet holiday with family. Leading off with "Christmas Never Felt Like This Before," Newton-John's ode to her daughter, she flawlessly works through Christmas classics, adding her distinct vocals and a modern flare to old favorites. Guest cameos from Kenny Loggins and country crooner Clint Black (together for a vocal ménage à trois on "White Christmas" and "Let It Snow"), the smooth but subtle harmonies blend in perfectly with a glass of eggnog or sitting with family by the fire. For die-hard fans of Newton-John's, The Christmas Collection will be the perfect complement to any holiday season. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Christmas Never Felt Like This Before	Olivia Newton-John, Tena Clark, Annie Roboff	Olivia Newton-John	(3:51)
The First Noel	Traditional	Olivia Newton-John	(3:39)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Lyrics)	Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane	Kenny Loggins, Olivia Newton-John	(4:01)
Silver Bells (Lyrics)	Traditional	London Symphony Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John	(2:50)
(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays	Robert Allen, Al Stillman	London Symphony Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John, Vince Gill	(4:06)
What Child Is This?	Traditional, William Chatterton Dix	London Symphony Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John	(2:54)
Away in a Manger (Lyrics)	Traditional	London Symphony Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John, Vince Gill	(4:09)
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Lyrics)	Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne	Clint Black, Kenny Loggins, Olivia Newton-John	(1:18)
O Holy Night (Lyrics)	Adolphe Adam	London Symphony Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John	(4:49)
White Christmas (Lyrics)	Irving Berlin	Clint Black, Kenny Loggins, Olivia Newton-John	(1:38)
Ave Maria	Traditional	London Symphony Orchestra, Olivia Newton-John	(6:31)
Silent Night	Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr	Olivia Newton-John	(3:20)

Credits

Dick Carter (Executive Producer), Michelle Day (Photography), Olivia Newton-John (Liner Notes), Freddie Salem (Director), Antia Heilig (Project Coordinator), Annie Roboff (Producer), Gavin Lurssen (Mastering), Don Smith (Mixing), Chong Lim (Arranger), Mike Ragogna (Compilation Producer), Chong Lim (Producer), Barry Korkin (Editing Assistant), Mark Angotti (Producer), Olivia Newton-John (Executive Producer), Michele Horie (Production Coordination), Tena Clark (Producer), Adam Abrams (Production Coordination)