Studio Album · No. 5
Something About Christmas Time Songwriting Credits by Rob Thomas
Emblem / Atlantic Records
ChristmasPop rock
70%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 7 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rob Thomas carries a lyricist or composer credit.
7 trackswritten by Rob Thomas
3 tracksoutside writers
Rob Thomas's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist70%
Composer70%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
12
Lyricists
3
Producers
2021
Released
Data Insight
Unlike most holiday albums, Something About Christmas Time is mostly original: Rob Thomas wrote or co-wrote seven of the ten tracks, including the Ingrid Michaelson duet "Christmas Time" and the Brad Paisley collaboration "Santa Don't Come Here Anymore." Only three are covers, among them a take on Dolly Parton's "I Believe in Santa Claus" and the standard "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Co-writers include Gregg Wattenberg and Jim Vallance.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Save Some Christmas
|
Rob Thomas | Rob Thomas | Gregg Wattenberg | Rob Thomas (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Doesn't Feel Like Christmas (Samy's Song)
|
Rob ThomasGregg Wattenberg | Rob ThomasGregg Wattenberg | Gregg Wattenberg | Rob Thomas (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Christmas Time
|
Rob ThomasJim Vallance | Rob ThomasJim Vallance | Gregg Wattenberg | Ingrid Michaelson (vocals) |
| 4 |
That Spirit of Christmas
|
Joel WebsterMable JohnParnell Davison | Joel WebsterMable JohnParnell Davison | Gregg WattenbergMarshall Altman | BeBe Winans (vocals) |
| 5 |
Small Town Christmas
|
Rob ThomasAaron AccettaShep Goodman | Rob ThomasAaron AccettaShep Goodman | Gregg WattenbergBenzi Edelson | Rob Thomas (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
New Year's Day
|
Rob ThomasChris Trapper | Rob ThomasChris Trapper | Gregg Wattenberg | Rob Thomas (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Santa Don't Come Here Anymore
|
Rob Thomas | Rob Thomas | Gregg Wattenberg | Brad Paisley (vocals) |
| 8 |
I Believe in Santa Claus
|
Dolly Parton | Dolly Parton | Gregg Wattenberg | Abby Anderson (vocals) |
| 9 |
A New York Christmas '21
|
Rob Thomas | Rob Thomas | Gregg Wattenberg | Rob Thomas (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
|
Hugh MartinRalph Blane | Hugh MartinRalph Blane | Gregg Wattenberg | Rob Thomas (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Something About Christmas Time
Is Something About Christmas Time by Rob Thomas mostly original songs?
Yes. Unlike many holiday albums, it is mostly original, with Rob Thomas writing or co-writing seven of the ten tracks. Only three are covers, including "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Who is featured on Christmas Time by Rob Thomas?
"Christmas Time" is a duet with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, co-written by Rob Thomas and Jim Vallance. It was one of the album's singles.
Who sings Santa Don't Come Here Anymore with Rob Thomas?
"Santa Don't Come Here Anymore" features country star Brad Paisley and was written by Rob Thomas. It was released as a single from the album.
Did Rob Thomas write the songs on Something About Christmas Time?
He wrote or co-wrote seven of the ten tracks, working with collaborators such as Gregg Wattenberg and Jim Vallance. The covers include Dolly Parton's "I Believe in Santa Claus" and the standard "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
When was Something About Christmas Time by Rob Thomas released?
Something About Christmas Time was released on October 22, 2021, through Emblem and Atlantic Records. It was his fifth solo studio album and first holiday record.
What genre is Something About Christmas Time by Rob Thomas?
It is a Christmas album rooted in his pop rock sound. At about 36 minutes across ten tracks, it mixes original holiday songs with a few standards.