Michael Buble recording Christmas album, including duet with Shania Twain

The Canadian Press
By Nick Patch
Friday Jul. 15, 2011 12:15 PM ET

"There's a couple duets that I really like, one with Shania Twain, which is really fantastic," Buble said in a video streamed from the historic Capitol Studios in Los Angeles.

"'White Christmas,' we did. We did it bouncy. I was inspired by 'Home Alone,' the Drifters."

The Burnaby, B.C., native said that the record would be helmed by Canadian producers David Foster and Bob Rock.

And while he hasn't finalized the track list yet, he says he's also recorded "Jingle Bells" with the U.K. swing trio the Puppini Sisters, as well as versions of "Blue Christmas," Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas is You" and an original track co-penned with musical director Alan Chang.

Though Buble didn't indicate when the Christmas record would be released, his enthusiasm for the project was obvious.

"I wanted to make the quintessential Christmas record," said the three-time Grammy winner. "I wanted to make a record that would outlive me, and I wanted to do for people what Bing Crosby did for me. He introduced me to the world of jazz and melody.

"And I didn't want to be hip or edgy. I just wanted to make a really sweet Christmas record that kids can grow up with."

At a different point in the chat, he was even more emphatic.

"I know this is going to sound weird but I think you guys can expect probably the best album I've made so far."

Although the 35-year-old issued a Christmas EP in 2003 called "Let it Snow," he dismissed that project now and said this was the holiday-themed record he had been waiting to make.

"I wanted to record this album from the start. The truth is, the only reason I didn't do it is because I felt like I had to establish myself more as an artist before I gave myself the opportunity to put out a Christmas record," he said.

"We did an EP years and years ago, it was six songs, but that wasn't mine. I was just a kid, and I sort of just sang on it. And even the arrangements weren't mine.... I didn't have my imprint on it except for the voice."

With that bit of business out of the way, Buble eagerly entertained wide-ranging questions from the 2,000-plus fans who tuned in to the chat.

The irreverent crooner held court on his wine of choice, whether he would ever head to Broadway (he's been offered to do a "bunch of musicals," he responded, but isn't interested in staying in one place that long) and even how he would assemble his dream dinner party, including guests living or dead.

"I would have my wife, I'd have Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Claudia Schiffer and David Copperfield -- because I think that David could trick them into doing it with me. Magic," he said, smiling.

But the newlywed -- who married Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato in the spring -- got serious when asked about where he saw himself in five years.

"You know what, I want to have kids," said Buble, clad in a black V-neck T-shirt and suit jacket.

"I'm pretty ready in my life and I think my wife is too. You know, that would be really cool for me. I know we're talking about Christmas, so it's kind of perfect, but I can't wait for Christmas with kids.

"I can't wait for Christmas, I can't wait for Disneyland, I can't wait for all those things. I can't wait."

http://www.brandonsun.com/entertainment/breaking-news/michael-buble-recording-christmas-album-including-duet-with-shania-twain.html

Shania Twain Forecasts a 'White Christmas' With Michael Buble

Posted Jul 20th 2011 10:15AM by Cory Stromblad

As most of us suffer through the scorching heat of the summer months, Shania Twain turned to the studio in a festive mood, recording a duet of 'White Christmas' with pop crooner Michael Buble. The holiday collaboration between two of Canada's most successful musical exports will appear on Michael's Christmas collection, due out this holiday season.

Regarding the new disc, Michael teases, "There's a couple duets that I really like, one with Shania Twain, which is really fantastic. We did it bouncy. I was inspired by 'Home Alone,' the Drifters."

This marks the second high-profile duet for the country superstar this year. Shania provides the female vocals on 'Endless Love,' a reprise of the 1981 classic that will appear on pop icon Lionel Richie's upcoming country duets albums. Darius Rucker, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Willie Nelson, Little Big Town and Jimmy Buffett have all been confirmed to appear on the collaborative collection.

But it's not all duets for the global superstar. This year marks the reemerging of Shania as a solo artist as the singer-songwriter returned to country radio earlier this summer with 'Today Is Your Day,' her first single in six years. The track served as the theme song for the singer's OWN Network reality show, 'Why Not? With Shania Twain.'

To stay up-to-date on all things Shania, including her Las Vegas stage residency at Caesar's Palace, click here.

http://www.theboot.com/2011/07/20/shania-twain-white-christmas-michael-buble/

Guys as I said on another forum, I like Canada, I adore Shania to death, but sorry I can't stand Bubble. I guess I'll have to listen carefully when this duet comes out because I miss Shania and I won't let anyone to destroy my fun. And Please Shania don't you dare to do more than one duet as Enrique I did, you can do it on your own you have a strong fan base you know it girl.

Michael Buble preps Christmas album, TV special

Though the country is in the middle of a heatwave, Grammy-winning singer Michael Buble is prepping a holiday special for NBC and in the studio recording his first full-length Christmas album this year, which he’s calling his best work yet.

Buble’s as-yet-untitled holiday effort is set to hit stores later this year and is set to feature Buble covering classics like Elvis Presley’s Blue Christmas and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

“For those of you who know me, you’ll know that Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I think my mom and dad gave us lots of love at Christmas and that’s kind of what I wanted to give back to people,” Michael Buble said during a UStream.

He also recorded duets with Shania Twain, performing the traditional “White Christmas,” and the Puppini Sisters on “Jingle Bells.” He’s also co-penned an original song for the album as well.

“I know it sounds weird but I think you guys can expect the best album I’ve made so far,” Buble added during his message to fans. “I wanted to make the quintessential Christmas record. I wanted to make a record that would outlive me.”

NBC also announced that he’ll star in his first network television variety special this December, where he’ll appear in comedy sketches and perform cuts off his new album.

“Michael Buble’s popularity as a recording artist and performer transcends generations as he has entertained audiences across the world during his concert tours,” said NBC chairman Robert Greenblatt.

“His 2010 appearance on ‘SNL’ was the top-rated network telecast of the night and demonstrated that his considerable talents extend beyond singing,” Greenblatt added. “NBC is pleased to kick off the holiday season by presenting Michael’s first network television special.”

Buble released his first-ever holiday EP back in 2003 with the six-track “Let It Snow.” His new holiday set is his first album since 2009’s “Crazy Love.”

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90055969?Michael%20Buble%20preps%20Christmas%20album%2C%20TV%20special

Canadian Musical Royalty Wish You A White Christmas

Damn! Canada is cornering the market on Christmas this year! First The Biebs, now Buble and Twain!

It's beginning to look sound a lot like Christmas!

Michael Buble has a holiday album coming out at the end of this month and if his soulful voice isn't enough to convince you to buy it then maybe this sneak peek at a special duet he cooked up for it might.

Check out the video to watch and listen to Michael lay down the track White Christmas with Shania Twain!

The best part about this is that they were thousands of miles away from each other when they recorded this … and it sounds amazing!!!

http://perezhilton.com/2011-10-14-michael-buble-shania-twain-white-chrismas-album-single-sneak-peek

barebackwarrior wrote:

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Shania has changed her vocal style throughout the years depending on what she sings. When she was an amateur as a child she sang in a traditional country style. When she was a teen and young adult she sang in a rock style. When she was at Deerhurst she sang in an intimate lounge and pop style. When she went to Nashville and recorded her debut album she sang in a contemporary country style and sounded like a woman of experience. When Shania began to work with Mutt Lange she sang in the pop country style that became her trademark. Singers are a lot like actors and the good ones change their style and repertoire with the times and work at hand. If that is her she has changed her vocal style once again and seems to be going for a vocal pop meets jazz and musical style, which seems to harken to her days singing musicals in Toronto interestingly enough.

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 I agree :) 

Michael Buble's 'White Christmas'

Michael Buble's been sharing some secrets behind his duet of 'White Christmas' with Shania Twain.

The pair 'teamed up' to re-work the yuletide classic for Michael's new 'Christmas' album but it wasn't a straightforward studio session.

"Shania was in Switzerland and I was at the Beringer Wine Vineyard in Napa Valley, (California)" explains Michael. "I went on my computer and connected via Skype and she connected to the studio and we dod the duet that way, talk about a virtual duet.

"I was really thrilled she wanted to do it." added the star.

Producer David Foster says Shania was in fine form, "She's back now and she sounds better than ever".

http://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/artists/michael-buble/news/white-christmas/

Shania isn't even included in the clip. At least not that I can hear.

Exclusive First Listen to "Christmas”!

Only 1 week left until Michael’s new album “Christmas” is available. Want to get a first listen to the music? The top 6 songs fans voted for on Facebook are now available for an exclusive preview. Listen to clips from "Christmas" here (or below). Which song is your favorite so far? Share your comments with Michael on Facebook or Twitter.

Also, today is the last day to pre-order "Christmas" and get your order on the day of release (October 24th). Pre-order it on iTunes or Amazon – or get the special edition exclusively on MichaelBuble.com.

http://www.michaelbuble.com/news/2011/10/17/exclusive-first-listen-christmas

MichaelBuble.com updated the "White Christmas" clip and it now includes Shania!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_0feq3s_9I

I love it  SHania sounds amazing and of corse Michael love em both 

Really good her voice sounds different  tho but still the same sweet voice tho. 

Hi Tommy! I completely agree with you! Her belt and chest voice sounds great though! MUCH better than when she recorded "Don't" so I hope she keeps on improving!!! Goodnight!! :)

I wonder who that other girl was on that White Christmas preview clip. David Foster goes... "She's back and sounds better than ever."... then sings a woman that is clearly not Shania. Anyway, I cannot wait to hear more from her. We've all been waiting for close to 10 years now!! :) Have a great day everyone!!

New Vibrations: Michael Buble

By Elizabeth Sherwood
Thursday, November 3, 2011

This is the type of Christmas where Jimmy Stewart realizes that despite his hardships, it is in fact a wonderful life. This is the type of Christmas where Judy Garland sings to her family in their parlor. This is the type of Christmas where entertainers-turned-soldiers put on shows for their comrades because they are stuck at a hotel in Vermont.

The only thing missing is the soulful, sultry voice of Bing Crosby. No worries, Michael Bublé easily fills his shoes with his soulful vibrato.

Bublé channels this era in his other albums, too, with covers of classics like "Save the Last Dance for Me," and "Sway."

Almost all of Christmas consists of covers of classic Christmas songs, with the exception of "Cold December Night," a track about wanting love for Christmas that sounds like it should be a classic; "So please just fall in love with me this Christmas,/ There's nothing else that you will need this Christmas." Gladly, Bublé, gladly.

The album's first track, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," is smoother and slower than any other contemporary cover this reviewer has heard. Bublé's soft vibrato pulls you in, and you are willing to accept the fact that yes, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Bublé's voice blends incredibly well with Shania Twain's on the album's only duet, "White Christmas." This version is jazzy with an appropriate number of doo wops. [*** It's not the only duet on the album]

Twain's brash country-pop voice harmonizes with Bublé's soft crooning that it is a wonder why they were never paired together before.

The cover of "Ave Maria" is sung in the original Latin. His operatic crooning is angelic, and the background choir vocals make the track only that much more majestic. Not only is it impressive that he sings in Latin, but his vocal chops are tested and they do not disappoint.

Michael Bublé branches out once more for "Mis Deseos/Feliz Navidad." Sounding like Juanes, he takes on the Spanish language like a pro. The chorus is sung sweetly in English while the versus are sung in Spanish, and the track includes authentic percussion of a Spanish Christmas song.

Even the cover of the album is happy. On the front, he is standing on a snow-covered stoop knocking at the door with a present in his hands. On the back, he is holding out the present to the lucky girl with a smile on his face.

The last track is a six-second "Shout Out" where Michael Bublé wishes his listeners a very merry Christmas. This is the perfect way to end a perfect album that will undoubtedly bring so much joy to his fans.

Though Christmas is still a few months away, the joy of Christmas is sure to get you in the holidy spirit. After all, Michael Bublé guarantees it.

http://www.jhunewsletter.com/arts-entertainment/new-vibrations-michael-buble-1.2682844#.TrNeLXI2yuI

Apparently "White Christmas" is being played on Adult Contemporary radio stations.

On the Mediabase Radio Airplay Adult Contemporary Chart, "White Christmas" had an increase of 37 more spins/plays than last week.

I know she works hard but she doesn't have yet her half range of chords she can use to sing, that's the reason she sounds "high" and nasal on this duet ... Although taking into account this duet was recorded some months ago- the one I thought of while listening to it, was Britney wig on her good  days, hmm that's not good I got to that. Well ... I loved her parts, his- makes me to fall asleep. She's still getting her voice back I'm sure for the new Album her voice will be in a better shape- I so miss to those semi-lower tones she used to have in her voice. She made us know the most purest quality that's not my fault    

On the Mediabase Radio Airplay Adult Contemporary Chart, "White Christmas" climbed 13 spots this week to No. 30 with 62 spins/plays for the week in the U.S. That's an increase of 36 more plays than last week (26).

"White Christmas" debuts this week on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart at No. 28.

TWO FOR 1: Adele's original version of "Someone Like You" concurrently rises 2-1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, marking her second No. 1 on the list. "Rolling in the Deep" tallied 19 weeks at the top beginning the week of July 2.

Adele is the first woman to notch two AC No. 1s in a year since Taylor Swift sent "Love Song" and "You Belong With Me" to the summit in 2009.

Previously, no women had doubled up atop AC in the same year since 1998, when Shania Twain reigned with "You're Still the One" and "From This Moment On" and Celine Dion propelled three songs to No. 1: "My Heart Will Go On," "To Love You More" and "I'm Your Angel," with R. Kelly. (Twain, meanwhile, this week makes her first AC appearance since 2005, as Michael Buble's "White Christmas," on which she guests, debuts at No. 28. Her last AC hit was "Don't!" which peaked at No. 18 back in May 2005). 

http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/weekly-chart-notes-glee-cast-lady-gaga-brantley-1005566172.story