What a Wonderful World

by LeAnn Rimes

Overview

LeAnn Rimes began her career at a tender age as a country prodigy before propelling herself to pop superstardom by the late 1990s, still in her teens. Therefore, it's rather fitting for her to open her first Christmas record, WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD, with "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," a song made famous by Brenda Lee, another singer beloved by fans of country and pop alike. Rimes takes a slightly jazzier, horn-fueled approach to the tune, while paying homage to Lee in her vocals. Rimes follows this classic with a new carol she co-wrote, the sweet ballad "A Different Kind of Christmas," showing her oneness with the spirit of the holiday. In fact, Rimes adds three new offerings to the canons of Yuletide lore, all filled with the earnest joy of a child descending the stairs at dawn to the scent of chestnuts and holly. She also plays her hand ably on enduring classics, wrapping her voice in a country-tinged arrangement of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," while approaching "The Christmas Song" with appropriate subtlety. Rimes also knows when to rein in her voice, allowing the beauty of the title track to come through.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/24/2022
Label:	Curb
UPC:	0715187877924
Rank:	37580

Tracks

1. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
2. A Different Kind of Christmas
3. White Christmas
4. All I Want for Christmas
5. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
6. What a Wonderful World
7. The Christmas Song
8. Just Love Me
9. Miss You Like Christmas
10. O Holy Night

Album Credits

Performance Credits

LeAnn Rimes   Primary Artist,Vocals
Patrick Warren   Organ,Synthesizer,Bells,Pump Organ,Synthesizer Strings
Michael Thompson   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Dobro,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Sheila E.   Drums,Percussion,Guest Artist
Ray Herrmann   Sax (Alto)
John Hatton   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Elissa Jonston   Choir/Chorus
Helene Quintana   Choir/Chorus
Kevin St. Claire   Choir/Chorus
Marie Hodgson   Choir/Chorus
Sheila Escovedo   Drums,Percussion
Steve Baxter   Trombone
Kevin Richardson   Trumpet
Chris Bruce   Guitar (Acoustic)
Tim Misica   Sax (Tenor)
Alex Henderson   Trombone
Jim Youngstrom   Sax (Tenor)
Michael Herring   Guitar (Acoustic)
Rudy Stein   Cello
David Stenske   Viola
Peter Kent   Violin
Robbie Hioki   Trombone (Bass)
Gayle Levant   Harp
Charlie Bisharat   Violin
John Roberts   Sax (Baritone)
Dino Soldo   Harmonica
Willie Murillo   Trumpet
Greg Geiger   Choir/Chorus
Charles Everett   Violin
Norm Hughes   Violin
George McMullen   Trombone
Bernie Dresel   Drums
Arturo Velasco   Trombone
Grant Gershon   Choir/Chorus
John Chiodini   Guitar (Electric)
Joel Derouin   Violin
Dean Parks   Guitar (Acoustic)
Leland Sklar   Bass
Robbie Nevil   Guitar
Robert Lewis   Choir/Chorus
Marty Rifkin   Pedal Steel
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler   Drums
Matthew Zebley   Sax (Alto)
Reggie Hamilton   Bass (Upright)
John Wittenberg   Violin
Darius Campo   Violin
Robert Becker   Viola
Amy Fogerson   Choir/Chorus
Charles Lane   Choir/Chorus
Claire Fedoruk   Choir/Chorus
Mike Geiger   Choir/Chorus
Karie Prescott   Viola
Ray Hermann   Sax (Alto)
Kai Palmer   Trumpet
Mario de Leon   Violin
Daniel Smith   Cello
Cassandra ONeal   Piano
Kevin Norton   Trumpet
Stephen Grimm   Choir/Chorus
Greg Davies   Choir/Chorus
Drew Holt   Choir/Chorus
Kimberly Switzer   Choir/Chorus

Technical Credits

Jess Sutcliffe   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Gregg Pagani   Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Pete Amato   Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Cappeau de Roquemaure   Composer
Allan Rich   Composer
Patrick Warren   String Arrangements
Johnny Marks   Composer
Hugh Martin   Composer
Bob Thiele   Composer
Irving Berlin   Composer
Travis Smith   Assistant Engineer
Steve Genewick   Assistant Engineer
Jud Friedman   Composer
Ralph Blane   Composer
Robert Hadley   Mastering
Cesar Ramirez   Assistant Engineer
Al Schmitt   Mixing
Shari Sutcliffe   Project Coordinator
Robert Wells   Composer
LeAnn Rimes   Composer,Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Doug Sax   Mastering
Ty Lacy   Composer
Dennis Matkosky   Composer
Mel Torme   Composer
George David Weiss   Composer
Mike Geiger   Choir Arrangement
Bill McKinley   Assistant Engineer
Ray Hermann   Arranger
Wil Donovan   Assistant Engineer
John Sullivan Dwight   Translation
James White   Photography
Brian Humphrey   Assistant Engineer
Wendy Marvel   Graphic Design