The Spirit of Christmas 2001

The Spirit of Christmas 2001 is the eighth compilation album of Christmas-associated tracks in the annual Spirit of Christmas series. It was released in Australia in November 2001 with proceeds going to The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal, which supports at-risk children and youth throughout the country. The compilation has contributions from various Australian artists and was produced by Lindsay Field (also compiler) and Glenn Wheatley. It was issued on cassette and CD by Myer Grace Bros. and distributed by Sony BMG.

Background
The Spirit of Christmas series started in 1993 when Myer, an Australian department store, wished to continue their philanthropic support in the community, "whilst at the same time providing something special for everyone to enjoy". They choose the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal for at-risk children and youth throughout the country as the recipients in 2001. Session and touring musician, Lindsay Field was the executive producer and compiler. Field contacted various fellow Australian musicians – including those he had worked with personally – to donate a track for the compilation, most commonly a new rendition of a standard Christmas carol. Together with Glenn Wheatley (former member of The Masters Apprentices and manager of Little River Band), Field produced the recording for Myer Grace Bros. own label which was distributed by Sony BMG.

Track listing

 * 1) "Away in a Manger" – Christine Anu – 4:09
 * 2) "O Holy Night" – Anthony Warlow – 2:58
 * 3) "Silent Night" – Tony Lee Scott – 3:19
 * 4) "Run Run Rudolph" – Vika and Linda – 4:14
 * 5) "Christmas Must Be Tonight" – Paul Kelly – 4:09
 * 6) "White Christmas" – Wendy Matthews – 2:49
 * 7) "Blue Christmas" – The Cruel Sea – 4:18
 * 8) "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" – Bert Newton – 2:08
 * 9) "We Three Kings of Orient Are" – Cotton Keays & Morris – 4:05
 * 10) "I Still Pray" – Kasey Chambers featuring Paul Kelly and Uncle Bill – 4:29
 * 11) "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" – Vanessa Amorosi – 2:34
 * 12) "Children Go Where I Send You" – Ross Wilson – 3:26
 * 13) "Santa Claus is Coming" – Hi-5 – 2:33
 * 14) "The First Noel" – Lindsay Field and Rudolphs – 3:27