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[[Image:Xmastogether-full lp over.jpg|thumb|300px|Full outside cover art from the original LP release.]] |
[[Image:Xmastogether-full lp over.jpg|thumb|300px|Full outside cover art from the original LP release.]] |
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β | [[Image:Xmastogether- |
+ | [[Image:Xmastogether-inside gatefold.jpg|thumb|300px|Interior art from the original LP release.]] |
β | '''''A Christmas Together''''' is an album of [[Christmas]] music by [[John Denver]] and the Muppets which includes many songs seen later in the TV special [[A Christmas Together (special)|of the same name]]. According to [[Talk: |
+ | '''''A Christmas Together''''' is an album of [[Christmas]] music by [[John Denver]] and the Muppets which includes many songs seen later in the TV special [[A Christmas Together (special)|of the same name]]. According to [[Talk:A Christmas Together (album)#The year before|Denver's note]] from the 1996 CD version, the album was recorded first and led to the TV special. Recording on the album began in Britain on June 29, 1979,<ref>"[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2012/06/29/6291979/ Jim Henson's Red Book]" entry, 6/29/1979 β Begin recording Christmas Album with John Denver.</ref> and the TV special was videotaped later in the US; as a result, some of the performers and songs differ. |
The original album reached #26 on ''Billboard'''s Top LP's and Tapes chart in early 1980, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. |
The original album reached #26 on ''Billboard'''s Top LP's and Tapes chart in early 1980, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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'''Side One''' |
'''Side One''' |
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β | #[[The Twelve Days of Christmas]] - |
+ | #[[The Twelve Days of Christmas]] - Cast |
β | #[[Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]] - [[Rowlf the Dog]] and |
+ | #[[Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas]] - [[Rowlf the Dog]] and John |
β | #[[The Peace Carol]] - |
+ | #[[The Peace Carol]] - John, [[Scooter]] and the Cast |
β | #[[Christmas is Coming]] - [[Miss Piggy]], [[Gonzo]], |
+ | #[[Christmas is Coming]] - [[Miss Piggy]], [[Gonzo]], Scooter and [[Robin the Frog]] |
β | #[[A Baby Just Like You]] - |
+ | #[[A Baby Just Like You]] - John |
β | #[[Deck the Halls]] - |
+ | #[[Deck the Halls]] - Cast |
β | #[[When the River Meets the Sea]] - |
+ | #[[When the River Meets the Sea]] - Robin and John with the Cast |
'''Side Two''' |
'''Side Two''' |
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#[[Little Saint Nick]] - [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem]] |
#[[Little Saint Nick]] - [[Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem]] |
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β | #[[Noel: Christmas Eve, 1913]] - |
+ | #[[Noel: Christmas Eve, 1913]] - John |
#[[The Christmas Wish]] - [[Kermit the Frog]] |
#[[The Christmas Wish]] - [[Kermit the Frog]] |
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β | #Medley: [[Alfie the Christmas Tree]] / [[Carol for a Christmas Tree]] / [[It's in Every One of Us]] - |
+ | #Medley: [[Alfie the Christmas Tree]] / [[Carol for a Christmas Tree]] / [[It's in Every One of Us]] - Cast |
β | #[[Silent Night|Silent Night, Holy Night]] - |
+ | #[[Silent Night|Silent Night, Holy Night]] - Cast |
β | #[[We Wish You a Merry Christmas]] - |
+ | #[[We Wish You a Merry Christmas]] - Cast |
==Release History== |
==Release History== |
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[[Image:Xmastogether-tradead.jpg|thumb|300px|Promotional trade advertisement.]] |
[[Image:Xmastogether-tradead.jpg|thumb|300px|Promotional trade advertisement.]] |
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β | [[File: |
+ | [[File:JD Note 1996 A Christmas Together.jpg|thumb|300px|An added note from John Denver]] |
+ | [[Image:Denver_-_actrec.jpg|thumb|300px]] |
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* 1979 - Released on LP, cassette and 8-track by RCA Records. Some early LP releases are numbered AFL1-3451 on the label and sleeve, with a sticker pasted on the spine with AQL1-3451. The sleeve includes a fold-out photograph of sheet music with art by [[Michael K. Frith|Michael Frith]] atop a brown grand piano at which Rowlf was sitting, and a full group photo spanning across the front and back covers. |
* 1979 - Released on LP, cassette and 8-track by RCA Records. Some early LP releases are numbered AFL1-3451 on the label and sleeve, with a sticker pasted on the spine with AQL1-3451. The sleeve includes a fold-out photograph of sheet music with art by [[Michael K. Frith|Michael Frith]] atop a brown grand piano at which Rowlf was sitting, and a full group photo spanning across the front and back covers. |
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* 1990 - Rereleased on CD and cassette by Windstar Records. None of the original album art is reproduced. The cover photo is replaced with a similar photo to that used on the front half of the LP version, mostly likely from the same photoshoot. The back cover and inside fold-out are not included, and so far have not reappeared on any subsequent releases. |
* 1990 - Rereleased on CD and cassette by Windstar Records. None of the original album art is reproduced. The cover photo is replaced with a similar photo to that used on the front half of the LP version, mostly likely from the same photoshoot. The back cover and inside fold-out are not included, and so far have not reappeared on any subsequent releases. |
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* December 20, 2005 - Windstar Records released all 13 tracks of the album for digital download via [[the iTunes Store]]. |
* December 20, 2005 - Windstar Records released all 13 tracks of the album for digital download via [[the iTunes Store]]. |
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* July 25, 2006 - A new "limited collectors edition" CD was released by Laserlight featuring remastered tracks of all 13 songs. |
* July 25, 2006 - A new "limited collectors edition" CD was released by Laserlight featuring remastered tracks of all 13 songs. |
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+ | * In 2011, Urban Outfitters offered an exclusive reissue of the LP in "Kermit-green vinyl". The original gatefold is included as well as a code to redeem the album as a digital download. [http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23486269] This album was also available on John Denver's official website, as well as other vinyl retailers. |
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+ | * In 2012, the album was reissued on LP again as a Record Store Day exclusive, once again on green vinyl, but with a slightly different back cover. A new corresponding issue on CD was also released to retailers. |
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+ | * In 2013, the album was reissued on vinyl yet again, as another Record Store Day exclusive, for the first time as a picture disc, in a clear plastic sleeve. The pictures on the disc are the front and back covers of the album. |
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==The Muppet Performers== |
==The Muppet Performers== |
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*Art direction and illustrations: [[Michael K. Frith]] |
*Art direction and illustrations: [[Michael K. Frith]] |
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*Photography: [[Nancy Moran]], Donal Holway |
*Photography: [[Nancy Moran]], Donal Holway |
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β | *Special thanks to: [[Calista Hendrickson]], Kathryn Mullen, [[Martin Baker]], Anne Gayler, and Barney Wyckoff (for tea & glee) |
+ | *Special thanks to: [[Calista Hendrickson]], Kathryn Mullen, [[Martin Baker]], [[Anne Gayler]], and Barney Wyckoff (for tea & glee) |
*Recording engineer: Ed Barton |
*Recording engineer: Ed Barton |
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β | *Assistant engineers: Ralph Osborn, |
+ | *Assistant engineers: Ralph Osborn, Thad Blake, Andrew Clarke, Andy Todd, Randy Pipes |
*A&R coordination: Lynne Morse |
*A&R coordination: Lynne Morse |
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*Additional art coordination: Suzanna Kotnik |
*Additional art coordination: Suzanna Kotnik |
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File:JDMuppsXmasTogetherRCACassAQK13451.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}1979<br>RCA Records<br>AQK1-3451 |
File:JDMuppsXmasTogetherRCACassAQK13451.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}1979<br>RCA Records<br>AQK1-3451 |
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Image:Jdmup8trk.JPG|{{GNH|8-track}}1979<br>RCA Records<br>AFS1-3451 |
Image:Jdmup8trk.JPG|{{GNH|8-track}}1979<br>RCA Records<br>AFS1-3451 |
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Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}1988<br>Windstar Records<br>D1-72870 |
Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}1988<br>Windstar Records<br>D1-72870 |
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Image:Album-XmasTogether-1990s.jpg|{{GNH|CD}}1990<br>Windstar Records<br>WR-53337-2 |
Image:Album-XmasTogether-1990s.jpg|{{GNH|CD}}1990<br>Windstar Records<br>WR-53337-2 |
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Image:Album.xmastogether.jpg|{{GNH|Digital Download}}2005<br>Windstar Records<br>[[the iTunes Store|iTunes]] |
Image:Album.xmastogether.jpg|{{GNH|Digital Download}}2005<br>Windstar Records<br>[[the iTunes Store|iTunes]] |
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Image:Christmas Together Collector's Edition.jpg|{{GNH|CD}}2006<br>LaserLight<br>32 831 |
Image:Christmas Together Collector's Edition.jpg|{{GNH|CD}}2006<br>LaserLight<br>32 831 |
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+ | Xmas-together-greenLP.jpg|{{GNH|LP/MP3}}2011<br>Urban Outfitters exclusive reissue<br>Windstar Records<br>Product ID 23486269 |
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+ | Xmas together 2013 LP.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}2013<br>Windstar Records<br>WIN002LP<br>Record Store Day exclusive |
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+ | File:Xmas together 2013 picture disc 01.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}2013<br>Windstar Records<br>WIN002LP<br>Record Store Day exclusive<br>Picture disc Side 1 |
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+ | File:Xmas together 2013 picture disc 02.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}2013<br>Windstar Records<br>WIN002LP<br>Record Store Day exclusive<br>Picture disc Side 2 |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==International releases== |
==International releases== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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β | + | File:ChristmasTogetherAustraliaAPK13451Cassette.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}[[Australia]], 1979<br>RCA Records<br>APK1-3451 |
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+ | Image:RCA1979JDMupp8trkStereoCanada.jpg|{{GNH|8-track}}[[Canada]], 1979<br>RCA Records<br> |
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Image:RCA1979PL13451GermanJDMupp.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}[[Germany]]/[[Netherlands]], 1979<br>RCA Records<br>PL 13451 |
Image:RCA1979PL13451GermanJDMupp.jpg|{{GNH|LP}}[[Germany]]/[[Netherlands]], 1979<br>RCA Records<br>PL 13451 |
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Image:RCAGermanyXmasTogetherCassette.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}Germany, 1979<br>RCA Records<br>PK 13451 |
Image:RCAGermanyXmasTogetherCassette.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}Germany, 1979<br>RCA Records<br>PK 13451 |
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File:JapanJDMuppetsC4.jpg|{{GNH|Casssette}}[[Japan]]<br>C 4 |
File:JapanJDMuppetsC4.jpg|{{GNH|Casssette}}[[Japan]]<br>C 4 |
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+ | Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}[[Mexico]], 1979<br>RCA Records<br>MILS-4432<br>''Una Navidad Juntos'' |
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+ | Image:noimage-big.png|{{GNH|LP}}[[Spain]], 1979<br>RCA Records<br>PL-13451 |
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+ | Image:PK_13451.jpg|{{GNH|Cassette}}UK, 1979<br>RCA Records<br>PK 13451 |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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+ | ==Sources== |
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+ | <references /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 02:00, 12 December 2015
Songs from | A Christmas Together |
Released | 1979 |
Format | LP |
Label | RCA Records |
Cat no. | AQL1-3451 |
A Christmas Together is an album of Christmas music by John Denver and the Muppets which includes many songs seen later in the TV special of the same name. According to Denver's note from the 1996 CD version, the album was recorded first and led to the TV special. Recording on the album began in Britain on June 29, 1979,[1] and the TV special was videotaped later in the US; as a result, some of the performers and songs differ.
The original album reached #26 on Billboard's Top LP's and Tapes chart in early 1980, and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Track listing
Side One
- The Twelve Days of Christmas - Cast
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Rowlf the Dog and John
- The Peace Carol - John, Scooter and the Cast
- Christmas is Coming - Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Scooter and Robin the Frog
- A Baby Just Like You - John
- Deck the Halls - Cast
- When the River Meets the Sea - Robin and John with the Cast
Side Two
- Little Saint Nick - Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
- Noel: Christmas Eve, 1913 - John
- The Christmas Wish - Kermit the Frog
- Medley: Alfie the Christmas Tree / Carol for a Christmas Tree / It's in Every One of Us - Cast
- Silent Night, Holy Night - Cast
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Cast
Release History
- 1979 - Released on LP, cassette and 8-track by RCA Records. Some early LP releases are numbered AFL1-3451 on the label and sleeve, with a sticker pasted on the spine with AQL1-3451. The sleeve includes a fold-out photograph of sheet music with art by Michael Frith atop a brown grand piano at which Rowlf was sitting, and a full group photo spanning across the front and back covers.
- 1990 - Rereleased on CD and cassette by Windstar Records. None of the original album art is reproduced. The cover photo is replaced with a similar photo to that used on the front half of the LP version, mostly likely from the same photoshoot. The back cover and inside fold-out are not included, and so far have not reappeared on any subsequent releases.
- 1996 - Rereleased on CD and cassette by Laserlight Digital. This version includes an added note from John Denver.
- 2000 - A cutout bin edition appears, omitting tracks A2, A7, and B1.
- December 20, 2005 - Windstar Records released all 13 tracks of the album for digital download via the iTunes Store.
- July 25, 2006 - A new "limited collectors edition" CD was released by Laserlight featuring remastered tracks of all 13 songs.
- In 2011, Urban Outfitters offered an exclusive reissue of the LP in "Kermit-green vinyl". The original gatefold is included as well as a code to redeem the album as a digital download. [1] This album was also available on John Denver's official website, as well as other vinyl retailers.
- In 2012, the album was reissued on LP again as a Record Store Day exclusive, once again on green vinyl, but with a slightly different back cover. A new corresponding issue on CD was also released to retailers.
- In 2013, the album was reissued on vinyl yet again, as another Record Store Day exclusive, for the first time as a picture disc, in a clear plastic sleeve. The pictures on the disc are the front and back covers of the album.
The Muppet Performers
- Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal
- Jerry Nelson as Robin, Floyd, and Lew Zealand
- Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, Statler, and Beaker
- Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Zoot, Beauregard and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Waldorf and Dr. Teeth
- with Louise Gold, Kathryn Mullen, Steve Whitmire
Credits
- Producer: Milton Okun
- Concept by: Jim Henson and John Denver
- Tracks arranged by: Hal Blaine, James Burton, Emory Gordy, Jr., Glen D. Hardin, Jim Horn, Herb Pedersen, Denny Brooks, Danny Wheetman, and John Denver
- Orchestral arrangements: Lee Holdridge
- Vocal arrangements & conductor: Ray Charles
- Art direction and illustrations: Michael K. Frith
- Photography: Nancy Moran, Donal Holway
- Special thanks to: Calista Hendrickson, Kathryn Mullen, Martin Baker, Anne Gayler, and Barney Wyckoff (for tea & glee)
- Recording engineer: Ed Barton
- Assistant engineers: Ralph Osborn, Thad Blake, Andrew Clarke, Andy Todd, Randy Pipes
- A&R coordination: Lynne Morse
- Additional art coordination: Suzanna Kotnik
Other releases
International releases
Sources
- β "Jim Henson's Red Book" entry, 6/29/1979 β Begin recording Christmas Album with John Denver.
See also
- A Christmas Together (special)
- A Christmas Together (music book)
- Muppet Discography