Studio Album · No. 4
You Make It Feel Like Christmas Songwriting Credits by Gwen Stefani
Produced by Busbee, Eric Valentine · Engineered by Eric Valentine, Dave Clauss, Eric Caudieux, Adam Ayan
Interscope Records
ChristmasHolidayPop
50%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 6 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Gwen Stefani carries a lyricist or composer credit.
6 trackswritten by Gwen Stefani
6 tracksoutside writers
Gwen Stefani's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist50%
Composer50%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
12
Lyricists
2
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight
Gwen Stefani's holiday album splits evenly between covers of standards and new originals. The covers include 'Jingle Bells,' 'Silent Night,' 'Last Christmas,' 'Santa Baby,' and 'White Christmas,' which she did not write. The six originals, including the title track featuring Blake Shelton, share the same core writing team of Gwen Stefani, Justin Tranter, and busbee, with Shelton added as a co-writer on 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas.' busbee also produced the album with Eric Valentine, making him the connective authorial thread across every original.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jingle Bells
|
James Lord Pierpont | James Lord Pierpont | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
|
Sammy Cahn | Jule Styne | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
My Gift Is You
|
Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Silent Night
|
Joseph Mohr | Franz Xaver Gruber | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
When I Was a Little Girl
|
Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Last Christmas
|
George Michael | George Michael | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
You Make It Feel Like Christmas
#46
|
Gwen StefaniBlake SheltonJustin TranterBusbee | Gwen StefaniBlake SheltonJustin TranterBusbee | BusbeeEric Valentine | Blake Shelton |
| 8 |
Under the Christmas Lights
|
Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Santa Baby
|
Joan JavitsPhilip SpringerAnthony Fred Springer | Joan JavitsPhilip SpringerAnthony Fred Springer | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
White Christmas
|
Irving Berlin | Irving Berlin | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Never Kissed Anyone with Blue Eyes Before You
|
Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Christmas Eve
|
Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | Gwen StefaniJustin TranterBusbee | BusbeeEric Valentine | Gwen Stefani (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors
B
Busbee
Writer · Producer
GS
Gwen Stefani
Writer · Vocals
JT
Justin Tranter
Writer
AF
Anthony Fred Springer
Writer
BS
Blake Shelton
Writer
FX
Franz Xaver Gruber
Writer
GM
George Michael
Writer
IB
Irving Berlin
Writer
JL
James Lord Pierpont
Writer
JJ
Joan Javits
Writer
JM
Joseph Mohr
Writer
JS
Jule Styne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Did Gwen Stefani write the songs on You Make It Feel Like Christmas?
She co-wrote the album's original songs but not the cover versions. The six originals, including the title track, were written by Gwen Stefani with Justin Tranter and busbee, while standards like 'Silent Night' and 'White Christmas' are covers she did not write.
Who sings You Make It Feel Like Christmas with Gwen Stefani?
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani's now-husband, is featured on and co-wrote the title track. The song peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a recurrent holiday hit and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Which songs on the album are covers?
Six tracks are covers of standards: 'Jingle Bells,' 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,' 'Silent Night,' 'Last Christmas,' 'Santa Baby,' and 'White Christmas.' The other six tracks are original songs.
Who produced You Make It Feel Like Christmas?
The album was produced by busbee and Eric Valentine. busbee, who also co-wrote every original track with Gwen Stefani and Justin Tranter, was the central creative force behind the record.
How did You Make It Feel Like Christmas chart?
The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 1 on the Top Holiday Albums chart. It has returned to the charts in subsequent holiday seasons.
Is Santa Baby on the Gwen Stefani Christmas album a cover?
Yes. 'Santa Baby' is a cover of the 1953 standard and was released as a promotional single. It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number 7 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart.
What genre is You Make It Feel Like Christmas?
It is a Christmas and holiday pop album that mixes traditional covers with new pop-leaning originals. Wikipedia categorizes it simply as Christmas music.