Cee Lo's Magic Moment
| Cee Lo's Magic Moment | ||||
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| Released | October 29, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011-2012 | |||
| Genre | Christmas, pop, soul, funk | |||
| Length | 51:55 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros., Elektra | |||
| Producer | Adam Anders, Peer Åström, | |||
| Cee Lo Green chronology | ||||
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Cee Lo's Magic Moment is the first Christmas studio album and overall fourth studio album by American singer Cee Lo Green on October 29, 2012 in the United Kingdom. It was released in the US on October 30 by Elektra Records. Green's versions of "Mary, Did You Know?" and "What Christmas Means to Me" were well-liked by the listeners.[1] The album has sold many copies.[2]
Background
In the album, Green sings classic Christmas and seasonal songs in his own way. Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Straight No Chaser, Trombone Shorty and The Muppets also sing with Green in the album.[3] Stewart and The Muppets performed with Green the album's tracks at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on October 10, 2012.[4]
A music video was produced for "All I Need Is Love", which featured Cee-Lo, many of The Muppets and Craig Robinson.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What Christmas Means to Me" | Anna Gordy Gaye, George Gordy, Allen Story | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (featuring Christina Aguilera) | Frank Loesser | 4:03 |
| 3. | "This Christmas" | Nadine McKinnor, Donny Hathaway | 3:21 |
| 4. | "The Christmas Song" | Mel Tormé, Bob Wells | 3:50 |
| 5. | "White Christmas" | Irving Berlin | 3:10 |
| 6. | "All I Need Is Love" (featuring Disney's The Muppets) | Adam Anders, Peer Åström, Piero Umiliani | 3:47 |
| 7. | "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" (featuring Straight No Chaser) | Albert Hague, Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel | 3:17 |
| 8. | "Please Come Home for Christmas" | Charles Brown, Gene Redd | 3:10 |
| 9. | "Run Rudolph Run" | Johnny Marks, Marvin Brodie | 3:27 |
| 10. | "All I Want for Christmas" | Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff | 4:11 |
| 11. | "Mary, Did You Know?" | Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry | 3:54 |
| 12. | "River" | Joni Mitchell | 4:01 |
| 13. | "Merry Christmas, Baby" (featuring Rod Stewart & Trombone Shorty) | Lou Baxter, Johnny Moore | 3:51 |
| 14. | "Silent Night" | Joseph Mohr, Franz Xaver Gruber | 4:35 |
Total length: |
51:55 | ||
Chart positions
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[5] | 25 |
| US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[5] | 4 |
| US Holiday Albums[5] | 6 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom[6] | October 29, 2012 | CD, digital download | Warner Bros. |
| United States[7] | October 30, 2012 | Elektra |
References
- ↑ "Cee Lo Green - Chart history | Billboard". Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
- ↑ Paul Grein (January 3, 2013). "Chart Watch Extra: Top Albums of 2012". Chart Watch. Yahoo Music. Archived from the original on January 6, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ Published Tuesday, Sep 11 2012, 17:29 BST (2012-09-11). "'The Voice's Cee Lo Green to release Christmas album 'Magic Moment' - The Voice News - Reality TV". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2012-09-17. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
{cite web}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Published Friday, Sep 21 2012, 12:10 BST (2012-09-21). "Christina Aguilera to feature on new Cee Lo Green Christmas album - Music News". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
{cite web}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Cee Lo". Billboard.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Ceelo'S Magic Moment: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ Cee Lo's Magic Moment. "Cee Lo's Magic Moment: Cee Lo Green: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.