This Christmas Day (album)

This Christmas Day is the fifth studio album and first Christmas album by English singer and songwriter Jessie J, released on 26 October 2018.[2] The album features collaborations with the producers David Foster, Babyface, Rodney Jerkins, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,[2] with the majority produced by David Foster.[3] Babyface is featured on "The Christmas Song" and Boyz II Men are featured on "Winter Wonderland".[4]

This Christmas Day
Studio album by
Jessie J
Released26 October 2018
RecordedAugust 2018
GenreChristmas
Length35:01
LabelRepublic
Producer
Jessie J chronology
R.O.S.E.
(2018)		 This Christmas Day
(2018)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Background and recording

The album was recorded in two weeks around Jessie J's R.O.S.E. Tour in 2018, in both Europe and Los Angeles.[5] Jessie J stated that her decision to create the album was "very last minute", and that working with the producers on the album was a "dream come true".[2]

On the album, "This Christmas Day" is the only original song, with lyrics written by Jessie J and production by Rodney Jerkins.[6]

Commercial performance

The second track from the album, "Man with the Bag", managed to peak at number 70 on the UK Singles chart.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
David Foster3:07
2."Man with the Bag"
2:43
3."Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"Johnny Marks
2:19
4."Jingle Bell Rock"
  • Joseph Beal
  • James Boothe
  • Darkchild
  • Hemmings[b]
2:39
5."Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer/Jingle Bells"
4:21
6."Let It Snow"
  • Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
  • Jackson
2:05
7."Winter Wonderland" (featuring Boyz II Men)
2:43
8."The Christmas Song" (featuring Babyface)
  • Babyface
  • Dixon
4:05
9."This Christmas Day"
Rodney Jerkins3:45
10."White Christmas"
  • Babyface
  • David Nathan[a]
3:26
11."Silent Night"
Foster3:48
Total length:35:01

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Holiday Album Sales (Billboard)[8] 44
US Top Holiday Albums (Billboard)[9] 48

References
  1. "This Christmas Day - Jessie J : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  2. Wass, Mike (27 September 2018). "Seasons Greetings! Jessie J Announces Festive Opus, 'This Christmas Day'". Idolator. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  3. "Jessie J is releasing a Christmas album featuring Boyz II Men and Babyface". RTÉ 2fm. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  4. Lukarcanin, Emina (27 September 2018). "Jessie J Announces First Christmas Album, Feat. Boyz II Men, Babyface & More". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  5. P, Milca (30 September 2018). "Jessie J Releasing Christmas Album Featuring Boyz II Men & Babyface". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  6. Jessie J (27 October 2018). "J E S S I E . J on Instagram: "My Christmas album 'This Christmas Day' IS OUT NOW 🌍🎄💋 This Christmas Day is the only original on the record. Written by me and produced by produced by @rodneyjerkins ✨❤️". Retrieved 28 October 2018 – via Instagram.
  7. "Man with the Bag | Full Official UK Chart History | Official Charts Company". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  8. "Jessie J Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  9. "Jessie J Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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