The Spirit of Christmas

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS 2009The first Spirit of Christmas CD was produced in 1993. It was born out of a desire to continue the Myer tradition of philanthropic support in the Community, whilst at the same time providing something special for everyone to enjoy. The proceeds from the sale of the CD go to the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, which supports many services throughout Australia.

Since the first Spirit of Christmas CD, this Myer initiative has raised over $6 million for the Salvation Army.

Over the years, the Spirit of Christmas CD has showcased the best of our Australian artists and musicians and their music provides great warmth and inspiration to people of all ages at Christmas time.

In 2009 The Spirit of Christmas CD features carols from some of Australia’s favourite performers including:

  1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Jessica Mauboy)
  2. We want to Share Christmas with You (Troy Cassar-Daley)
  3. Little Drummer Goy (Guy Sebastian)
  4. O Holy Night (Mark Vincent)
  5. Maybe this Christmas (Katie Noonan & Time Freedman)
  6. On Christmas Day (Tim Rogers & The Temperance Union)
  7. The Christmas Song (James Morrison & Doug Parkinson)
  8. Silent Night (Natalie Bassingthwaighte)
  9. Christmas Time (Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill & The Little  Hillbillies)
  10. Bapa (Gurrumul)
  11. Once in Royal David’s City (CBD)
  12. Happy Xmas (War is Over) (Wes Car)
  13. Seasons (Evermore)
  14. Christmas Chorale (Australian Girls Choir)

iTunes Bonus: Download 5 free selected songs from the past Spirit of Christmas CDs

 

Songs from 2008 available for free downloads when you purchase 2009 CD
  1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Ricki-Lee)
  2. Santa Baby (Kate Ceberano)
  3. Nothing But A Child (Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson)
  4. Silent Night (Archie Roach)
  5. This Christmas (Damien Leith)
  6. O Holy Night (Olivia Newton-John)
  7. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Carl Riseley)
  8. The Christmas Song (Katie Noonan)
  9. The Rebel Jesus (Glenn Shorrock)
  10. Christmas Baby Please Come Home (Mahalia Barnes & The Soulmates)
  11. All I Want For Christmas Is You (Dean Geyer)
  12. 2000 Miles (Paris Wells)
  13. The Twelve Days Of Christmas (University Of Newcastle Chamber Choir)
  14. The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy (The Rudolphs)
  15. Hallelujah Chorus (The Sydney Salvos Staff Songsters)

Each featured artist on this year’s CD has selected their own Christmas song and performed it with a signature twist.

Myer CEO Bernie Brookes says "For 15 years now, The Spirit of Christmas CD has brought the country’s finest musical talent together for a great cause with proceeds from the sale of the CD going to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, which supports at-risk children and youth throughout Australia. Since the first Spirit of Christmas CD, this Myer initiative has raised  $6 million for The Salvation Army."

Each year, the Salvation Army helps more than a million Australians in need and at Christmas time – more than any other time – the emphasis on family can mean that loneliness and financial desperation is even more of an issue.

The Spirit of Christmas CD retails for $19.95 and is available exclusively at Myer stores from November.