Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)

"Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)" is a 2001 song by American singer Melanie Thornton. Full Credits of the Song Compiled From Discogs.com: Melanie Janene Thornton (R.I.P.) of La Bouche (Writer and Singer), Colin Rich (Backing Vocals), Laila Manke (Backing Vocals), Michael 'Mitch' Keller (Backing Vocals), Oscar Sheercan (Backing Vocals), Jay Rhodes (Choir Arranger), Ben Naftali (Writer), Jon Nettlesbey of Truth Inc. (Writer), Richard John Aris (Writer), Scott Temper (Writer), Terry Darell Coffey of Truth Inc. (Writer), Mitchell Lennox (Marc Lennard)(Writer)(Producer), Julien Nairolf (Writer)(Producer), Simon Allert of Ultra Violet (Engineer). The song was also featured in a Coca-Cola Christmas promotional campaign.

Track listings

European CD maxi single

1. "Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming) (Radio Version)" – 3:50
2. "Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming) (Art-Of-Soul Tight Mix)" – 3:34
3. "Memories" – 4:22

Charts

External links

• "Wonderful Dream (Holidays Are Coming)" live in Leipzig, Germany, on November 24th, 2001 - Last Concert on YouTube

Joe McElderry version

"Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)"
Single by Joe McElderry
Released	November 17, 2013
Format	Digital download, CD single
Recorded	2013
Genre	Pop, Christmas
Length	3:48
Label	Touchstone Media
Writer(s)	Ben Naftali, Jon Nettlesbey of Truth Inc., Julien Nairolf, Melanie Janene Thornton of La Bouche, Mitchell Lennox (Marc Lennard), Richard John Aris, Scott Temper, Terry Darell Coffey of Truth Inc.
Producer(s)	Martin Jay
Joe McElderry singles chronology
"One World One Song" (2013) "The Wonderful Dream (Holidays are Coming)" (2013)

On November 17, 2013, British singer Joe McElderry released a cover of the song as a surprise single for his fans. The release was designed to keep his fans happy while waiting for new material and before embarking on his Set Your Soul Alive tour. The single was originally intended to be released on November 18, 2013, however, it was released the day before in the UK and on November 15, 2013 in Ireland. On 11 November 2013, he hinted the release on his social media pages, posting a picture on his Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages saying "Joe McElderry holidays are coming ...in 7 days".^[5] The singer continued to post these pictures daily as a build up to the release, however, on the last day, decided to bring the release a day earlier, tweeting. "Would you guys like it now?? #holidaysarecoming",^[6] "I went into the studio two weeks ago to record a christmas track as thanks for you support this year!!",^[7] "I have decided to do this today!! Its ready early and i am excited!!!"^[8] "Sooooooo.......",^[9] then tweeted the link to the iTunes single. It was released on Amazon digitally on the 18th as planned. CDs are available at the singer's merchandise store. It comes with the photo cover, additional pictures inside and an extra booklet containing more new photos.

Charts

References

Joe McElderry Studio albums Wide Awake Classic Classic Christmas Here's What I Believe Singles "The Climb" "Ambitions" "Someone Wake Me Up" "Last Christmas" "Wonderful Dream (Holidays are coming)" Featured singles "You Are Not Alone" "Everybody Hurts" "Abide with Me" Tours Classic Tour Related articles Discography The X Factor series 6 finalists Book