''The Spirit of Christmas 2001'' is the eighth compilation album of

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-associated tracks in the annual

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series. It was released in Australia in November 2001 with proceeds going to

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's Red Shield Appeal, which supports at-risk children and youth throughout the country. The compilation has contributions from various Australian artists and was produced by Lindsay Field (also compiler) and

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. It was issued on

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and CD by Myer Grace Bros. and distributed by

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Background

The Spirit of Christmas series started in 1993 when Myer, an Australian

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, wished to continue their philanthropic support in the community, "whilst at the same time providing something special for everyone to enjoy". They choose the

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's Red Shield Appeal for at-risk children and youth throughout the country as the recipients in 2001.. Session and touring musician, Lindsay Field was the executive producer and compiler. Field contacted various fellow Australian musicians – including those he had worked with personally – to donate a track for the compilation, most commonly a new rendition of a standard

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. Together with

(former member of The Masters Apprentices and manager of Little River Band), Field produced the recording for Myer Grace Bros. own label which was distributed by

Track listing

# "Away in a Manger" –

Christine Anu Christine Anu (born 15 March 1970) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress. She gained popularity with the cover song release of the Warumpi Band's song " My Island Home". Anu has been nominated for 17 ARIA Awards. Early life Anu was bo ...

– 4:09 # "O Holy Night" –

Anthony Warlow Anthony Warlow (born 18 November 1961) is an Australian musical theatre performer, noted for his character acting and considerable vocal range. He is a classically trained lyric baritone and made his debut with the Australian Opera in 1980. ...

– 2:58 # "Silent Night" –

Tony Lee Scott Tony Lee Scott is an Australian pop singer, who released two singles in the early 2000s. Early life Tony Lee Scott was born and raised on a wheat farm in Queensland's Darling Downs The Darling Downs is a farming region on the western slop ...

– 3:19 # "Run Run Rudolph" – Vika and Linda – 4:14 # "Christmas Must Be Tonight" – Paul Kelly – 4:09 # "White Christmas" – Wendy Matthews – 2:49 # "Blue Christmas" – The Cruel Sea – 4:18 # "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" – Bert Newton – 2:08 # "We Three Kings of Orient Are" –

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– 4:05 # "I Still Pray" –

Kasey Chambers Kasey Chambers (born 4 June 1976) is an Australian country singer-songwriter and musician born in Mount Gambier. She is the daughter of fellow musicians, Diane and Bill Chambers, and the younger sister of musician and producer, Nash Chambers. ...

featuring Paul Kelly and Uncle Bill – 4:29 # "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" – Vanessa Amorosi – 2:34 # "Children Go Where I Send You" – Ross Wilson – 3:26 # "Santa Claus is Coming" – Hi-5 – 2:33 # "The First Noel" – Lindsay Field and Rudolphs – 3:27

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Spirit of Christmas 2001 2001 Christmas albums 2001 compilation albums Christmas albums by Australian artists The Spirit of Christmas albums

Background

Track listing

See also

References