The Works (Queen album) in 1984, Taylor wrote the basics of "Thank God It's Christmas" while May wrote "I Dream of Christmas". The group then had to choose between the two, and opted for "Thank God It's Christmas", which May and Taylor then wrote together. It is rumored that "I Dream Of Christmas" was recorded by the band, though nothing has ever been confirmed. May later worked on "I Dream of Christmas" with his future wife Anita Dobson, which was released as a single in 1988 and also features John Deacon. Written by May some time in 1981, the song was recorded during the
The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs is a compilation/remix album by Boney M.. In 1986 producer Frank Farian took the master tapes from 1981's "Christmas Album", added six recordings by Liz Mitchell, Reggie Tsiboe and two session singers from 1984, remixed them and created "Die 20 schönsten Weihnachtslieder der Welt", internationally released as "The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs". The 1986 version of the Boney M. Christmas album has since been re-issued as "The Most Beautiful Christmas Songs of the World" (1992), "A Wonderful Christmas Time" (1998) and "Christmas Party" (1998 and 2003). Side A Side B