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Tracklist

1CD
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Hero
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Ren Klyce
synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
engineer:
Kyle Bess, Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson, Manny LaCarrubba and Jen Monnar
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar family:
Michael Landau
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Beyondidolization (ASCAP), Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Corporation, Inc. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
translated version of:
Héroe
recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Beyondidolization (ASCAP), Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal Music Corporation, Inc. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
translated version of:
Héroe
Mariah Carey3.454:18
2Without You
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle and Kent Matcke
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Without You
writer:
Tom Evans (UK guitarist for Badfinger) and W. Peter Ham
publisher:
100 % Apple Music, Apple Music, Apple Music Publishing Co., Inc., Apple Publishing Ltd. (, from 1970 to present), Essex Music, Essex Music of Australia Pty. Ltd., Imagem Music, The Estate for Peter William Ham, The Estate for Thomas Evans, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
sub-publisher:
ティー・アール・オー・エセックス・ジャパン A事業部 (TRO Essex Japan, A-Division)
Mariah Carey4.33:34
3Always Be My Baby
sound engineer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
additional engineer:
Jay Healy and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Glen Marchese, Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”) and Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.)
engineer:
Jay Healy
co-producer:
Manuel Seal
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
recorded at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States
recording of:
Always Be My Baby
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
publisher:
Air Control Music, Inc., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Full Keel Music, Rye Songs, So So Def and Sony Songs Inc.
Mariah Carey3.754:18
4Emotions
programming:
Alan Friedman
engineer:
Acar S. Key and Bruce Miller (Recording / mixing engineer & producer)
producer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director) and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director), David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Bob Rosa
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director)
keyboard [keyboards]:
David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Trey Lorenz
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director) and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixed for, arranged for and produced for:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises
miscellaneous support:
YiPE! (task: programming for)
recorded at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Emotions
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés (record producer, songwriter, arranger, music video director) and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
publisher:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises (in 1991), M Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991) and Virgin Music, Inc. (US arm of Virgin’s publishing company) (in 1991)
Mariah Carey3.754:09
5One Sweet Day
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
additional engineer:
David Gleeson
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
audio engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Dan Shea
guitar [guitars]:
Dann Huff
keyboard, percussion and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals and lead vocals:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
performer:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
part of:
Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 43)
recording of:
One Sweet Day
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Michael McCary, Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men), Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman
writer:
Walter Afanasieff
composer:
Mariah Carey
publisher:
Aynaw Publishing, Black Panther Publishing Co., Ensign Music Corporation, Rye Songs, Shawn Patrick Publishing, Sony Songs Inc. and Vanderpool Publishing
Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men34:41
6Infinity
producer:
Mariah Carey and Eric Hudson (producer, songwriter)
recording of:
Infinity
writer:
Mariah Carey, Eric Hudson (producer, songwriter), Ilsey Juber (US | pop singer), Priscilla Renea Hamilton and Taylor Parks
Mariah Carey3:59
7Open Arms
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
audio engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer and keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar [guitars]:
Tristan Avakian
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels and Shanrae Price
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1996)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Open Arms
writer:
Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry (former lead singer of Journey)
publisher:
Lacey Boulevard Music and Weed High Nightmare Publishing
Mariah Carey3.653:29
8Dreamlover
programming:
Walter Afanasieff, Gary Cirimelli and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
synthesizer programming:
Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Kirk Yano
engineer:
Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, Bob Rosa and Bob Ross (engineer)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
additional Hammond organ, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
keyboard:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1993)
arranged for and produced for:
Untouchables Entertainment
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Blind Alley by The Emotions (Chicago soul, disco and R&B female vocal group)
recording of:
Dreamlover
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
publisher:
Ness, Nitty & Capona, Rye Songs, Sony Songs, Inc. and Stonejam Publishing Co.
Mariah Carey3.653:53
9I'll Be There
engineer:
David Hewitt (engineer)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge) (on 1992-03-16)
bell, celesta, timpani and tubular bells:
Ren Klyce (on 1992-03-16)
drums (drum set):
Greg “Gigi” Gonaway (on 1992-03-16)
guitar:
Vernon “Ice” Black (on 1992-03-16)
harmonium, harpsichord and strings:
Dan Shea (on 1992-03-16)
percussion:
Sammy Figueroa (on 1992-03-16)
piano:
Walter Afanasieff (on 1992-03-16)
strings:
Laura Corcos (on 1992-03-16), Winterton Garvey (on 1992-03-16), Cecilia Hobbs (on 1992-03-16) and Belinda Whitney (on 1992-03-16)
solo background vocals:
Trey Lorenz
vocals:
Mariah Carey (on 1992-03-16), Henry Casper (US background/choir vocalist) (on 1992-03-16), Melonie Daniels (on 1992-03-16), Peggy Harley (on 1992-03-16), Trey Lorenz (on 1992-03-16), Patrique McMillan (on 1992-03-16), Geno Morris (on 1992-03-16), Cheree Price (on 1992-03-16), Kelly Price (on 1992-03-16), Liz Stewart (US background/choir vocalist) (on 1992-03-16) and Spencer Washington (on 1992-03-16)
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1992)
recorded at:
Kaufman Astoria Studios (previously Astoria Studios) in Astoria, New York, New York, United States (on 1992-03-16)
live cover recording of:
I’ll Be There (on 1992-03-16)
writer:
Bob West (US session bassist, producer & songwriter), Hal Davis, Berry Gordy and Willie Hutch
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Australia, Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Diamond Music Corporation
part of:
MJ: The Musical
Mariah Carey feat. Trey Lorenz3.54:24
10Fantasy (Bad Boy Fantasy)
recording of:
Fantasy
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth
composer:
Adrian Belew, Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz, Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam), Steven Stanley (audio engineer, record producer and keyboardist from Jamaica) and Tina Weymouth
publisher:
Metered Music, Inc., Ness Nitty and Capone Inc., Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Stonejam Publishing Corp. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
is based on:
Genius of Love
Mariah Carey feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard4:51
11Endless Love
recording engineer:
Paul Brown (smooth jazz performer/producer) (lead vocals), Dana Jon Chappelle, Dana Jon Chappelle (lead vocals) and Jay Healy (lead vocals)
drum machine programming:
Walter Afanasieff
programming and producer:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Mick Guzauski
acoustic guitar, keyboard, Moog [Moog bass], synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar and solo acoustic guitar [nylon guitar]:
Dann Huff
lead vocals:
Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
orchestrator:
Jeremy Lubbock
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Endless Love
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Richie
publisher:
Brockman Music, Café Americana Inc., PGP Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell Music Publishing (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.) and Warner/Chappell North America
part of:
The 54th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1981 nominee)
Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey3.24:21
12Honey
drum machine programming:
Q‐Tip (American rapper) and Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
keyboard programming:
Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
assistant engineer:
Ian Dalsemer and Ken Ross
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, Glen Marchese and Rich Travali (Engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey, Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy), Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan) and The Ummah (90s US hip hop production trio)
mixer:
Tony Maserati (engineer / mixer)
keyboard:
Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
additional vocals:
The LOX (American hip hop group) and Mase (US rapper)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Melonie Daniels
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1997)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Hey DJ (extended version) by The World's Famous Supreme Team and The Body Rock by The Treacherous Three
live recording of:
Honey
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Stephen Hague, Sass Jordan, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Ronald Larkins, Malcolm McLaren, Larry Price, Bobby Robinson and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
publisher:
Bobby Robinson Music, Inc., Charisma Music Publishing Ltd, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd, Jazz Merchant Music (Publishing company related to Q-Tip), Justin Combs Publishing, Kool Moe Dee, Rye Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
recording of:
Honey
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Stephen Hague, Sass Jordan, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Ronald Larkins, Malcolm McLaren, Larry Price, Bobby Robinson and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
publisher:
Bobby Robinson Music, Inc., Charisma Music Publishing Ltd, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd, Jazz Merchant Music (Publishing company related to Q-Tip), Justin Combs Publishing, Kool Moe Dee, Rye Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
Mariah Carey3.354:59
13Thank God I Found You
membranophone programming:
Xavier Smith
assistant engineer:
Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Manuel Farolfi, Ann Mincieli, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, Steve Hodge (engineer and producer) and Peter Karam
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
mixer:
Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
cello:
Josh Koestenbaum and Daryl Skobba (classical cellist)
guitar:
Mike Scott (funk and R&B guitarist)
instruments:
Jam & Lewis
viola:
Alice Preves and Tamas Strasser
violin:
John Kennedy (violinist), Thomas Kornacker, Brenda Mickens, David Mickens, Elsa Nilsson (classical violinist), James Riccardo (classical violinist), Liz Sobieski and Michal Sobieski (Classical violinist)
background vocals:
98° (US pop & R&B group), Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz and Nicki Richards
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey and Joe (American R&B singer)
strings arranger:
Lee Blaske
arranger:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
recorded at:
Avatar Studios (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States, Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy, Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States, Premier Studios (formerly Quad Studios) in New York, New York, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
engineered at:
Avatar Studios (Power Station at BerkleeNYC, fka Power Station 1977–1996, then Avatar Studios 1996–2017) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Thank God I Found You
writer:
Mariah Carey, James Harris III (James Harris of Jam & Lewis) and Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Flyte Tyme Tunes, Rye Songs and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mariah Carey feat. Joe & 98°3.54:17
14Love Takes Time
programming:
Louis Biancaniello and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and David Frazer (engineer)
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981–2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
music videos:
Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Love Takes Time
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
Mariah Carey4.253:48
15Vision Of Love
percussion programming:
Ren Klyce
programming:
Ben Margulies
engineer:
Patrick Dillett
additional producer:
Narada Michael Walden
producer:
Rhett Lawrence
mixer:
David Frazer (engineer)
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Ben Margulies
guitar:
Jimmy Rip
keyboard:
Rhett Lawrence
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Skyline Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Oakshire Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States and Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
music videos:
Vision of Love by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Vision of Love
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
Mariah Carey43:29
16Through The Rain
membranophone programming:
Alex Richbourg
assistant engineer:
Giulio Antognini, Manuel Farolfi, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
co-producer:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
assistant mixer:
Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
mixer:
Steve Hodge (engineer and producer)
keyboard:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
vocals:
Mariah Carey
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Through the Rain
writer:
Mariah Carey and Lionel Cole (performer, writer and arranger)
publisher:
Rye Songs and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mariah Carey24:48
17We Belong Together
assistant engineer:
Tadd Mingo (a.k.a. “Rowdy Rik”; writer and technical)
engineer:
Brian Garten (Engineer) and John Horesco IV
co-producer:
Manuel Seal
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Southside Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
part of:
Billboard: Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs (number: 15) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 199)
recording of:
We Belong Together
composer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Darnell Bristol (R&B songwriter and producer), Mariah Carey, Sidney DeWayne, Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ), Kenneth Edmonds (R&B musician Kenny Edmonds), Patrick Moten (producer, arranger, writer, pianist, keyboardist and synthesizer player), Manuel Seal, Sandra Sully and Bobby Womack
quotes lyrics from:
If You Think You’re Lonely Now
quotes lyrics from:
Two Occasions
Mariah Carey43:21
18Touch My Body
additional recording engineer:
Kelly Sheehan (songwriter and engineer Kelly Sheehan)
assistant recording engineer:
Nick Banns
recording engineer:
Brian Garten (Engineer) and Kuk Harrell
co-executive producer:
Mark Sudack
executive producer:
Mariah Carey and L.A. Reid
mixer:
David Pensado (mixer) and Jaycen Joshua
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Legacy Recording Studios (not to be confused with Legacy Studios, Canada) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Triangle Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee Sound Studios (present day location in North Hollywood, since 1991) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2008 (number: 22)
recording of:
Touch My Body
composer:
Mariah Carey, Crystal Johnson, Christopher Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart) and Terius Youngdell Nash (US singer, songwriter & RnB producer Terius Youngdell Nash)
Mariah Carey3.753:25
19All I Want For Christmas Is You
additional programming:
Dan Shea
programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar family:
Dann Huff
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1994) and Columbia Records (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Music Entertainment, only use for manufacturing/distribution and copyright holding) (in 2024)
part of:
Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-13 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-20 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-27 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2026-01-03 (number: 1), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-12-06 (number: 5), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-29 (number: 8), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-22 (number: 11), Offizielle deutsche Charts – Single-Jahrescharts 2025 (number: 28), Billboard Hot 100: 2025-11-15 (number: 31), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2024 (number: 54), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2023 (number: 55), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2025 (number: 59), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2022 (number: 65), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2020 (number: 67), Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2021 (number: 78) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 97)
recording of:
All I Want for Christmas Is You
writer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Kobalt Music Copyrights SARL, Rye Songs, Sony ATV Music Publishing (1995–2020), Sony Songs Inc., Sony Tunes Inc., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Tamal Vista Music, UMPG Publishing, Universal Tunes, Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd, Wallyworld Music and Warner Chappell (Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.)
Mariah Carey44:03