| What a Wonderful World | ||||
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| Studio album by LeAnn Rimes | ||||
| Released | October 12, 2004 | |||
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| Length | 36:07 | |||
| Label | Asylum-Curb | |||
| Producer | LeAnn Rimes Peter Amato Gregg Pagani | |||
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| Allmusic |    |
What a Wonderful World is a 2004 album by American country pop recording artist LeAnn Rimes. It is her eighth studio album and first Christmas album, consisting of jazz inspired holiday music. Rimes released four promotional singles from this album: "O Holy Night", "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", and "A Different Kind of Christmas". Rimes also co-wrote three tracks on this holiday album, one of which with her then husband Dean Sheremet. "Santa Baby" was released as a limited exclusive bonus track on the album at US Target stores. It was also released as an exclusive bonus track on the Australian, Japanese and UK versions of the album and was the fifth promotional single.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" | Johnny Marks | 2:39 |
| 2. | "A Different Kind of Christmas" | Allan Rich, Jud J. Friedman, Rimes, Pete Amato | 3:40 |
| 3. | "White Christmas" | Irving Berlin | 4:29 |
| 4. | "All I Want for Christmas Is You" | Andy Stone, Troy W. Powers | 3:52 |
| 5. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane | 4:00 |
| 6. | "What a Wonderful World" | Bob Thiele, George David Weiss | 2:58 |
| 7. | "The Christmas Song" | Mel Tormé, Robert Wells | 4:10 |
| 8. | "Just Love Me" | Dean Sheremet, Greg Pagani, Rimes, Pete Amato | 2:47 |
| 9. | "Miss You Like Christmas" | Dennis Matkosky, Rimes, Ty Lacy | 3:40 |
| 10. | "O Holy Night" | Placide Clappeau | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 36:07 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Santa Baby" | Joan Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 39:27 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" | Johnny Marks | 2:39 |
| 2. | "A Different Kind of Christmas" | Allan Rich, Jud J. Friedman, Rimes, Pete Amato | 3:40 |
| 3. | "White Christmas" | Irving Berlin | 4:29 |
| 4. | "All I Want for Christmas Is You" | Andy Stone, Troy W. Powers | 3:52 |
| 5. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane | 4:00 |
| 6. | "Santa Baby" | Joan Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer | 3:20 |
| 7. | "What a Wonderful World" | Bob Thiele, George David Weiss | 2:58 |
| 8. | "The Christmas Song" | Mel Tormé, Robert Wells | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Just Love Me" | Dean Sheremet, Greg Pagani, Rimes, Pete Amato | 2:47 |
| 10. | "Miss You Like Christmas" | Dennis Matkosky, Rimes, Ty Lacy | 3:40 |
| 11. | "O Holy Night" | Placide Clappeau | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 39:27 | ||
Personnel
- Steve Baxter – trombone
- Chris Bruce – acoustic guitar
- Leon "Ndugu" Chancler – drums
- John Chiodini – electric guitar
- Kevin St. Clair – choir
- Greg Davies – choir
- Bernie Dresel – drums
- Sheila E. – drums, percussion
- Claire Everett – choir
- Amy Fogerson – choir
- Greg Geiger – choir
- Mike Geiger – choir, choir arrangements
- Grant Gershon – choir
- Stephen Grimm – choir
- Reggie Hamilton – upright bass
- John Hatton – bass guitar
- Alex "Crazy Legs" Henderson – trombone
- Michael Herring – acoustic guitar
- Ray Herrmann – alto saxophone, horn arrangements
- Robbie Hioki – bass trombone
- Marie Hodgson – choir
- Drew Holt – choir
- Elissa Jonston – choir
- Charles Lane – choir
- Gayle Levant – harp
- Robert Lewis – choir
- The London Session Orchestra – strings
- George McMullen – trombone
- Tim Misica – tenor saxophone
- Willie Murillo – trumpet
- Robbie Nevil – electric guitar
- Kevin Norton – trumpet
- Cassandra O'Neal – piano
- Kai Palmer – trumpet
- Dean Parks – acoustic guitar
- Helene Quintana – choir
- Kevin Richardson – trumpet
- Marty Rifkin – pedal steel guitar
- LeAnn Rimes – lead vocals
- John Roberts – baritone saxophone
- Leland Sklar – bass guitar
- Dino Soldo – harmonica
- Kimberly Switzer – choir
- Michael Thompson – dobro, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Arturo Velasco – trombone
- Patrick Warren – bells, organ, pump organ, string arrangements, synthesizer, synthesizer strings
- Jim Youngstrom – tenor saxophone
- Matthew Zebley – alto saxophone
Charts
| Chart (2004/07) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200 | 81 |
| US Billboard Top Country Albums | 13 |
| US Billboard Top Holiday Albums | 3 |
References
- "What a Wonderful World – LeAnn Rimes : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. 2004-10-12. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
- What a Wonderful World, LeAnn Rimes CD album booklet, 2004
- "Amazon.co.jp： ホワット・ア・ワンダフル・ワールド: リアン・ライムス, カーブ・レコーズ・インク: 音楽". Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- "What a Wonderful World: Leann Rimes: Music". Amazon. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- What a Wonderful World (CD Liner Notes and Album Information). LeAnn Rimes. Curb Records, London Records. 2004. 5046761162.
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