Christmas with Babyface

1998 studio album by Babyface

Christmas with Babyface

Studio album by

Babyface

Released| October 27, 1998
Studio| Brandon's Way Recording
Ocean Way (Hollywood)
Genre|

* R&B
* Christmas

Length| 40:20
Label| Epic
Producer|

* Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
* Walter Afanasieff

Babyface chronology
| Unplugged
(1997)  | Christmas with Babyface
(1998)  | A Collection of His Greatest Hits
(2000)

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Christmas with Babyface is the fifth studio album by American singer Babyface. It was released by Epic Records on October 27, 1998, in the United States. The album is a follow-up to his first live album, MTV Unplugged NYC 1997 (1997), as well as his first Christmas album. Produced by Walter Afanasieff, Christmas with Babyface consists of ten tracks, featuring one original song, "You Were There" from the film Simon Birch, and ten cover versions of Christmas standards and carols. It peaked at number 101 on the US Billboard 200 and number 34 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[1]

## Critical reception

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
AllMusic| [2]

AllMusic editor Leo Stanley wrote that "those years he spent perfecting his style were put to good use – not only did he turn into a reliable hitmaker, but he developed an alluring, mellow sound that appealed to all generations of listeners, which is exactly what is needed for a successful holiday album. And Christmas with Babyface is exactly that – a warm, friendly, and inviting holiday record, with enough soul for younger listeners and enough style for old folks. It may not be a classic, but it is a lovely record ideal for romantic winter nights or relaxed holiday parties."[2]

## Track listing

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All tracks were produced by Walter Afanasieff; except "You Were There," produced by Babyface.[3]

Christmas with Babyface track listingNo.| Title| Length

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1.| "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"| 4:03
2.| "Winter Wonderland"| 3:13
3.| "The Christmas Song"| 3:13
4.| "White Christmas"| 4:37
5.| "The Little Drummer Boy"| 4:04
6.| "I'll Be Home for Christmas"| 3:58
7.| "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"/"The First Noel"| 4:16
8.| "Sleigh Ride"| 3:32
9.| "Silent Night"| 4:33
10.| "You Were There"| 4:58

## Charts

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Chart (1998)  | Peak
position

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US Billboard 200[4] | 101
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[1] | 34

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Japan (RIAJ)[5] | Gold  | 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ a b "Babyface Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
2. ^ a b Stanley, Leo. Christmas with Babyface at AllMusic. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
3. ^ Christmas with Babyface (booklet). Epic Records. 1998.
4. ^ "Babyface Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
5. ^ "Japanese album certifications – ベイビーフェイス – クリスマス・ウィズ・ベイビーフェイス" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 1998年12月 on the drop-down menu

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Babyface

* Discography
* Songs written

Studio albums|

* Lovers (1986)
* Tender Lover (1989)
* A Closer Look (1991)
* For the Cool in You (1993)
* The Day (1996)
* Face2Face (2001)
* Grown & Sexy (2005)
* Playlist (2007)
* Return of the Tender Lover (2015)
* Girls Night Out (2022)

Christmas albums|

* Christmas with Babyface (1998)

Duet albums|

* Love, Marriage & Divorce (2014)

Other albums|

* Babyface Unplugged (1997)
* A Collection of His Greatest Hits (2000)
* Love Songs (2001)
* The Essential Babyface (2003)
* The Other Side of Cool (2005)

Singles|

* "I Love You Babe"
* "It's No Crime"
* "Tender Lover"
* "Whip Appeal"
* "My Kinda Girl"
* "Love Makes Things Happen"
* "Give U My Heart"
* "For the Cool in You"
* "Never Keeping Secrets"
* "And Our Feelings"
* "When Can I See You"
* "Dream Away"
* "This Is for the Lover in You"
* "Every Time I Close My Eyes"
* "How Come, How Long"
* "Talk to Me"
* "There She Goes"
* "What If"

Featured singles|

* "Love Makes Things Happen"
* "Change the World"
* "Someone to Love"

Tours|

* Toni Braxton & Babyface Live

Related articles|

* The Deele
* Jon B.

Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz release group

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