Christmas with Babyface

• Artist: Babyface
• Rating:
• Release Date: October 27, 1998
• Type: Christmas
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Babyface had long demonstrated a talent for smooth, seductive, laid-back contemporary soul before he recorded his holiday album, Christmas with Babyface. Those years he spent perfecting his style were put to good use -- not only did he turn into a reliable hitmaker, but he developed an alluring, mellow sound that appealed to all generations of listeners, which is exactly what is needed for a successful holiday album. And Christmas with Babyface is exactly that -- a warm, friendly, and inviting holiday record, with enough soul for younger listeners and enough style for old folks. It may not be a classic, but it is a lovely record ideal for romantic winter nights or relaxed holiday parties. ~ Leo Stanley, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer	Johnny Marks	Babyface	(4:02)
Winter Wonderland	Felix Bernard, Dick Smith	Babyface	(3:13)
The Christmas Song	Mel Tormé, Robert Wells	Babyface	(3:12)
White Christmas	Irving Berlin	Babyface	(4:36)
The Little Drummer Boy	Harry Simeone, Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati	Babyface	(4:04)
I'll Be Home for Christmas	Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent	Babyface	(3:57)
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/The First Noel	Richard Storrs Willis, Edmund Hamilton Sears	Babyface	(4:15)
Sleigh Ride	Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish	Babyface	(3:31)
Silent Night	Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr	Babyface	(4:32)
You Were There	Babyface	Babyface	(4:58)

Credits

Take 6 (Vocals (Background)), Babyface (Arranger), Babyface (Vocals), Babyface (Vocals (Background)), Babyface (Producer), Babyface (Main Performer), Jeremy Lubbock (Conductor), Jeremy Lubbock (Orchestral Arrangements), Michael Thompson (Guitar), Michael Thompson (Guitar (Electric)), Tom Sweeney (Assistant Engineer), Vernon "Ice" Black (Guitar), Paulinho Da Costa (Percussion), Kenneth Crouch (Organ (Hammond)), Nathan East (Bass), Jon Gass (Mixing), David Gleeson (Engineer), Brandon Harris (Assistant Engineer), Jerry Hey (Horn (Alto)), Mark Kibble (Vocal Arrangement), John Kurlander (Engineer), Ricky Lawson (Drums), Wayne Linsey (Piano (Electric)), Dean Parks (Guitar (Acoustic)), Greg Phillinganes (Piano), Greg Phillinganes (Organ (Hammond)), Dave Reitzas (Engineer), Marc Russo (Sax (Tenor)), Dan Shea (Programming), Dan Shea (Sound Design), Rich Veltrop (Assistant Engineer), Daniel Steinberg (Assistant Engineer), Damon Thomas (Director), Walter Afanasieff (Guitar (Acoustic)), Walter Afanasieff (Arranger), Walter Afanasieff (Producer), Walter Afanasieff (Synthesizer Vibes), Randee Saint Nicholas (Photography), Nancy Donald (Art Direction), Ivy Skoff (Production Coordination), Paul Boutin (Engineer), Bernard Jacobs (Stylist), Tim Carmon (Organ (Hammond)), Gregory Curtis (Director), Barbara Stout (Production Coordination), John Sorenson (Assistant Engineer), Brian Garten (Assistant Engineer), E'lyk (Mixing), Luis Castillo (Assistant Engineer), Christine Sirois (Assistant Engineer), Steve Hall (Mastering), Pete Krawiec (Assistant Engineer)