Studio Album · No. 9
Home Is the Essence of Christmas Songwriting Credits by Joe
Produced by Joe
Kedar
R&BChristmas
Singer / Performer
10%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Joe carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Joe
9 tracksoutside writers
Joe's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist10%
Composer10%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
15
Lyricists
1
Producers
2010
Released
Data Insight
The only album in the catalogue where Joe writes almost nothing, because the material is public-domain carols and mid-century Christmas standards.
The 2010 Christmas album, ten tracks of carols and standards on the Kedar label.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
|
traditional | traditional | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Christmas Song
|
Mel TorméRobert Wells | Mel TorméRobert Wells | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 3 |
Christmas in New York
|
Joshua P. Thompson | Joshua P. Thompson | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 4 |
Christmas Time Is Here
|
Vince GuaraldiLee Mendelson | Vince GuaraldiLee Mendelson | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 5 |
Grown-Up Christmas List
|
David FosterAmy GrantLinda Thompson-Jenner | David FosterAmy GrantLinda Thompson-Jenner | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 6 |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
|
Ralph BlaneHugh Martin | Ralph BlaneHugh Martin | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 7 |
I'll Be Home for Christmas
|
Kim GannonWalter KentBuck Ram | Kim GannonWalter KentBuck Ram | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 8 |
It Ain't Christmas
|
Joshua P. Thompson | Joshua P. Thompson | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 9 |
Make Sure You're Home
|
JoeJoshua P. Thompson | Joseph Lewis ThomasJoshua P. Thompson | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
| 10 |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Instrumental)
|
Ralph BlaneHugh Martin | Ralph BlaneHugh Martin | Joe | Joe (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Home Is the Essence of Christmas
Who wrote the songs on Home Is the Essence of Christmas?
Mostly other people. The album is built from carols and Christmas standards rather than original material.
How high did it chart?
It did not reach the Billboard 200.
Did it have a charting single?
No single from the album reached the Hot 100 or the R&B chart.
Who produced it?
Joe.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Is it a covers album?
Almost entirely. It works through Christmas carols and standards.
How many tracks are on it?
Ten.