Studio Album · No. 6
These Are Special Times Songwriting Credits by Celine Dion
Produced by David Foster, Ric Wake, Humberto Gatica, R. Kelly, Walter Afanasieff · Engineered by Humberto Gatica (mixing), Al Schmitt (recording), Randy Staub (mixing)
Holds writing credit on 1 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 16 documented
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Celine Dion carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 3
These Are Special Times was Celine Dion's Christmas album, produced by David Foster, Ric Wake, Bryan Adams, and R. Kelly. The lead single "I'm Your Angel" (a duet with R. Kelly) reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Dion's fourth US #1, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 41st Grammy Awards (1999). "The Prayer" (a duet with Andrea Bocelli, written for the animated film Quest for Camelot) won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song at the 56th Golden Globe Awards and received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 42nd Grammy Awards (2000). The album sold over 12 million copies worldwide and was certified 6× Platinum in the US and Diamond in Canada.
These Are Special Times is a holiday studio album by Celine Dion, released in November 1998 on Epic Records and produced by David Foster, Ric Wake, Humberto Gatica, R. Kelly, and Walter Afanasieff. Released during Dion's commercial apex following the extraordinary success of Let's Talk About Love and 'My Heart Will Go On,' the Christmas collection became one of the best-selling holiday albums in history. The single 'I'm Your Angel,' a duet with R. Kelly, topped both the adult contemporary and gospel charts in the United States. Featuring Dion's interpretations of classic holiday standards alongside new original material, the album showcased her ability to bring warmth and grandeur to any genre. These Are Special Times has sold over twelve million copies worldwide and remains a perennial festive favorite.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël)
|
Traditional | Traditional | David Foster | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Don't Save It All for Christmas Day
|
Peter ZizzoRic WakeCeline Dion | Peter ZizzoRic WakeCeline Dion | Ric Wake | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Blue Christmas
|
Bill HayesJay W. Johnson | Bill HayesJay W. Johnson | David Foster | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Another Year Has Gone By
|
Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan Adams | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Magic of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)
|
Dee Snider | Dee Snider | Ric Wake | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Ave Maria
|
Franz Schubert | Franz Schubert | David Foster | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
|
Traditional | Traditional | David Foster | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
|
Mel TorméRobert Wells | Mel TorméRobert Wells | David Foster | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Prayer
|
Carole Bayer SagerDavid FosterAlberto TestaTony Renis | Carole Bayer SagerDavid FosterAlberto TestaTony Renis | David FosterTony Renis | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)Andrea Bocelli (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Brahms' Lullaby
|
Johannes Brahms | Johannes Brahms | David Foster | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Christmas Eve
|
Maria ChristensenCurtis Frasca | Maria ChristensenCurtis Frasca | Ric Wake | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
These Are the Special Times
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | David Foster | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
|
John LennonYoko Ono | John LennonYoko Ono | Ric Wake | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
I'm Your Angel
#1
|
Robert Sylvester Kelly | Robert Sylvester Kelly | Robert Sylvester Kelly | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals)R. Kelly (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
Feliz Navidad
|
José Feliciano | José Feliciano | Ric WakeHumberto Gatica | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |
| 16 |
Les cloches du hameau
|
Johannes Brahms | Johannes Brahms | Ric Wake | Celine Dion (Lead Vocals) |