Описание
Various Artists- A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS: Volume 1, Volume 2 + DVD (Limited Edition)- 2CD & DVD Box Set-
- 01.01.2010- A&M Records/Universal Music Company/Special Olympics, Inc.- 602527504100- 700 grn
A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS Volume 1 is the first in the A Very Special Christmas series of Christmas-themed compilation albums produced to benefit the Special Olympics. The album was released on October 12, 1987, and production was overseen by Jimmy Iovine for A&M Records. A Very Special Christmas has raised millions of dollars for the Special Olympics. The cover artwork was designed by Keith Haring. Recorded to benefit the Special Olympics, this has some of the biggest names in contemporary music, most covering seasonal favorites with mixed success. Outstanding tracks include the Pretenders "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," with Chrissie Hynde giving a touching performance. Run-D.M.C.'s topical "Christmas In Hollis" relies heavily on sampling "Back Door Santa," and may head you toward the dance floor. Alison Moyet's stately version of "The Coventry Carol" is beautifully haunting. Only the Material Girl, Madonna, embarrasses herself with an overly campy "Santa Baby."
A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS Volume 2 is the second in the A Very Special Christmas series of Christmas-themed compilation albums produced to benefit the Special Olympics. The album was released on October 20, 1992, and production was overseen by Jimmy Iovine, Vicki Iovine and Robert Sargent Shriver for A&M Records. Tupac Shakur was supposed to be featured on the album, but due to legal trouble his song was dropped. This CD was recorded for a worthwhile cause (Special Olympics) and contains some great songs, most notably Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' "Christmas All Over Again" - this is jingle-jangle pop at its best. Boyz II Men wrap their a cappella voices around "The Birth Of Christ," and the two Wall Of Sound standouts, Darlene Love and Ronnie Spector, bring their powerful voices together for the first time on "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree." Bonnie Raitt duets with Charles Brown on his sexy "Merry Christmas, Baby," while Aretha Franklin shows why she's called the Queen Of Soul on "O Christmas Tree."
A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS: THE 20th ANNIVERSARY MUSIC VIDEO COLLECTION is the holiday benefit concert series to support the Special Olympics is showcased in this extensive release, which features Sheryl Crow, U2, John Mellencamp, Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, and many more. The series A Very Special Christmas is notable for including artists who might not be expected to do Christmas songs normally and who render those songs in their own styles. These videos have a similar appeal, and they also serve as a time capsule for the era from the late '80s to the start of the 2000s.
COMPILATION INCLUDES:
CD1- A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS Volume 1 (1987 - 07502139112);
CD2- A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS Volume 2 (1992 - 731454000321);
DVD- A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS: The 20th Anniversary Music Video Collection (1987/2010).
Limited three disc (two CDs + DVD) collection containing the two most popular volumes of the Very Special Christmas series plus a bonus DVD. Features yuletide recordings from Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, U2, Bon Jovi, Sting, Tom Petty, Frank Sinatra, Luther Vandross and many others.
Each Disc (CD1 & CD2) Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Black Tray Includes 8-Page Booklet, DVD Comes In A Cardboard Sleeve And All Three Albums Housed In A Full Colour Cardboard Slipcase.
On Discs: Made In The USA; On Back Cover: Printed In The USA.
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