Studio Album · No. 10
I'll Be Home for Christmas Songwriting Credits by Brian McKnight
Produced by Silas White, Brian McKnight
Razor & Tie
ChristmasR&B
17%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 2 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 2 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Brian McKnight carries a lyricist or composer credit.
2 trackswritten by Brian McKnight
10 tracksoutside writers
Brian McKnight's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist17%
Composer17%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
16
Lyricists
2
Producers
2008
Released
Data Insight
He wrote two of the twelve tracks. The rest are standards and carols, which makes this the record where his own writing counts for least, and the credits come from the Discogs release because the article publishes none.
I'll Be Home for Christmas came out on Razor & Tie in October 2008, his second Christmas album, with Josh Groban, Vince Gill and Take 6 guesting.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Christmas Song
|
Mel TorméRobert Wells | Mel TorméRobert Wells | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 2 |
Silver Bells
|
Jay LivingstonRay Evans | Jay LivingstonRay Evans | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 3 |
Let It Snow
|
Jule StyneSammy Cahn | Jule StyneSammy Cahn | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer)Brian McKnight Jr. & Nikolas McKnight (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Christmas You and Me
|
Brian McKnight | Brian Kelly McKnight | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer)Vince Gill (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
I'll Be Home for Christmas
|
Buck RamKim GannonWalter Kent | Buck RamKim GannonWalter Kent | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 6 |
Silent Night
|
Traditional | Traditional | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer)Noel Schajris (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
|
Eddie PolaGeorge Wyle | Eddie PolaGeorge Wyle | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 8 |
Adeste Fideles
|
Traditional | Traditional | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 9 |
Who Would Have Thought
|
Brian McKnightWanya Morris | Brian Kelly McKnightWanya Morris | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 10 |
Angels We Have Heard on High
|
Traditional | Traditional | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer)Josh Groban (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Christmas Medley
|
Traditional | Traditional | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer) |
| 12 |
Bless This House
|
May BraheHelen Taylor | May BraheHelen Taylor | Silas WhiteBrian McKnight | Brian McKnight (Performer)Take 6 (Featured Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions I'll Be Home for Christmas
Who wrote I'll Be Home for Christmas?
Mostly other people. Brian McKnight wrote "Christmas You and Me" and co-wrote "Who Would Have Thought" with Wanya Morris. The rest are standards, carols and traditional pieces.
Where do the credits come from?
The Discogs release. The Wikipedia article leaves every writer field blank.
Who guests on it?
Josh Groban on "Angels We Have Heard on High", Vince Gill on "Christmas You and Me" and Take 6 on "Bless This House".
How did it sell?
The discography publishes no sales figure for this album.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names no engineer.
How long is the album?
49:48 across twelve tracks.