Studio Album · No. 27
Merry Christmas, Baby Songwriting Credits by Rod Stewart
Produced by David Foster, Rod Stewart, Kevin Savigar · Engineered by Jochem van der Saag
Verve
ChristmasSoulJazz
8%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rod Stewart carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Rod Stewart
12 tracksoutside writers
Rod Stewart's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist8%
Composer8%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
24
Lyricists
3
Producers
1
No.1 Single
2012
Released
Data Insight
Twelve carols and standards, and one original: "Red-Suited Super Man", the only track Stewart wrote in the nine covers albums between 2002 and 2024.
The 2012 Christmas album produced by David Foster, with guests from Michael Bublé to Mary J. Blige.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
|
Hugh MartinRalph Blane | Hugh MartinRalph Blane | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 2 |
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
|
John Frederick CootsHaven Gillespie | J. Fred CootsHaven Gillespie | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 3 |
Winter Wonderland
#26
|
Felix BernardRichard Bernhard Smith | Felix BernardRichard B. Smith | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer)Michael Bublé (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
White Christmas
|
Irving Berlin | Irving Berlin | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 5 |
Merry Christmas, Baby
#18
|
Johnny Moore's Three BlazersLou Baxter | Johnny MooreLou Baxter | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer)CeeLo Green (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
#1
|
Sammy CahnJule Styne | Sammy CahnJule Styne | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer)Dave Koz (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
|
Frank Loesser | Frank Loesser | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer)Ella Fitzgerald (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Blue Christmas
|
Billy HayesJay W. Johnson | Billy HayesJay W. Johnson | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 9 |
Red-Suited Super Man
|
Rod StewartDavid FosterAmy Foster | Roderick David StewartDavid FosterAmy Foster | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer)Trombone Shorty (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
When You Wish upon a Star
|
Leigh HarlineNed Washington | Leigh HarlineNed Washington | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 11 |
We Three Kings
|
John Henry Hopkins Jr. | John Henry Hopkins Jr. | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Silent Night
|
Franz Xaver GruberJoseph Mohr | Franz Xaver GruberJoseph Mohr | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 13 |
Auld Lang Syne
|
TraditionalRobert Burns | TraditionalRobert Burns | David FosterRod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 35 contributors
DF
David Foster
Writer · Producer
RS
Rod Stewart
Writer · Producer · Performer
AF
Amy Foster
Writer
BH
Billy Hayes
Writer
FB
Felix Bernard
Writer
FL
Frank Loesser
Writer
FX
Franz Xaver Gruber
Writer
HG
Haven Gillespie
Writer
HM
Hugh Martin
Writer
IB
Irving Berlin
Writer
JF
J. Fred Coots
Writer
JW
Jay W. Johnson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Merry Christmas, Baby
Who wrote the songs on Merry Christmas, Baby?
Mostly other people. Twelve of the thirteen tracks are Christmas standards. "Red-Suited Super Man" is the one Stewart co-wrote, and it is his only writing credit on any of the nine covers albums.
How high did the singles chart?
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" reached number 1 on the adult contemporary chart, "Merry Christmas, Baby" number 18 and "Winter Wonderland" number 26.
Who produced it?
David Foster with Rod Stewart and Kevin Savigar.
How high did the album chart?
Number 2 in the UK and number 3 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Who guests on it?
Michael Bublé, Mary J. Blige, Ella Fitzgerald in an archive duet, and Trombone Shorty.
How long is the album?
46:04 across thirteen tracks.