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A Very Special Christmas is one of the most successful and beloved Christmas charity albums ever released. Originally issued in 1987 to benefit the Special Olympics, the album brought together an extraordinary lineup of major artists from the worlds of rock, pop, soul and contemporary music. Featuring exclusive holiday recordings from some of the biggest names of the era, this collection has become a seasonal classic and remains highly sought after by both Christmas music collectors and fans of 1980s popular music.

Highlights include performances by Sting, U2, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Madonna, Run-D.M.C., Eurythmics, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi and many others. The album combines traditional Christmas favourites with contemporary interpretations, creating a festive collection that captures the sound and spirit of the late 1980s.

The distinctive Keith Haring artwork makes the release instantly recognizable and adds additional appeal to collectors of both music memorabilia and pop art.

Genre

Christmas / Pop / Rock / Soul / Holiday

Track Listing

Side One

1. The Pointer Sisters – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
2. Eurythmics – Winter Wonderland
3. Whitney Houston – Do You Hear What I Hear?
4. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Merry Christmas Baby
5. The Pretenders – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
6. John Cougar Mellencamp – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
7. Sting – Gabriel’s Message

Side Two

1. Run-D.M.C. – Christmas In Hollis
2. U2 – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
3. Madonna – Santa Baby
4. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – The Little Drummer Boy
5. Bryan Adams – Run Rudolph Run
6. Bon Jovi – Back Door Santa
7. Alison Moyet – The Coventry Carol
8. Stevie Nicks – Silent Night

Pressing & Value Notes

A landmark Christmas compilation benefiting the Special Olympics, featuring exclusive recordings by many of the biggest artists of the 1980s.

The iconic Keith Haring cover artwork has become one of the most recognizable Christmas album covers ever issued.