Gwen Stefani Gives Mrs. Claus A Round of Applause on Amazon Music Exclusive Holiday Song ‘Shake the Snow Globe’

Gwen Stefani is in a joyous holiday mood, but she definitely has some notes for old St. Nick. The solo star and No Doubt frontwoman dropped a new Christmas classic on Wednesday (Nov. 5) morning, “Shake the Snow Globe,” as part of Amazon Music’s new clutch of holiday exclusives from artists including Marc Anthony, Mariah the Scientist, Vanessa Mai and others.

“Oh this season’s got me thinking ’bout Mrs. Claus/ Why does Kris get the credit?/ Can we take a second and give her a round of applause?,” Stefani sings over the bouncy, horn-spike arrangement of the original song that is part of Amazon MGM’s upcoming star-studded holiday film Oh. What Fun. The movie, directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick, The Idea of You) stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Leary and Chloë Grace Moretz and will debut on Dec. 3.

“This is the first time I’ve ever been asked to write a song for a specific moment in a film,” Stefani said in a statement. “It made me nervous, excited, and inspired to take on the challenge of creating a Christmas song that feels up tempo, nostalgic and reflects the sentiment of the movie, Oh.What.Fun.” The singer also previewed the snow-flaked, technicolor video for “Shake the Snow Globe” on her Instagram on Wednesday morning, writing, “the Holidays are so magical and i wanted this video to capture the sparkle + joy of the szn.”

In addition to Stefani’s ray of sunshine track, other artists contributing to the Amazon Music holiday celebration include Anthony, with a cover of José Feliciano’s Christmas classic “Feliz Navidad/ I Wanna Wish You a Merry Christmas,” Mariah the Scientist’s take on Eartha Kitt’s “Santa Baby” and Mai’s new original, “Christmas in the Room.”

Other Amazon Music Originals holiday songs from the international lineup of artists include: composer/pianist Kris Bowers’ new composition “Someplace Like Here,” France’s Amir covering F.R. David’s “Words,” Canadian singer Jamie Fine taking on Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe,” Australian indie act Spacey Jane covering the Eagles’ “Please Come Home For Christmas,” Italian singer Marco Mengoni’s first English-language release, the original “Coming Home,” a medley of carols from Las Migas titled “Navidad con Las Migas (Medley)” and Canadian singer-songwriter Eli Rose’s dance-y cover of Beau Dommage’s “23 Décembre.”

“The holidays are about cherishing traditions while making space for new ones, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with our Amazon Music Original holiday songs and programming throughout our service,” said Amazon Music’s U.S. head of music Stephen Brower in a statement. “We’re privileged to work with both legendary and emerging artists to create fresh holiday music that resonates with fans and becomes part of their seasonal traditions. The incredible success of our Original holiday tracks shows how contemporary holiday music can bridge the gap between nostalgia and discovery, creating new classics that families will enjoy for years to come.” 

Past Amazon Music Originals holiday hits include Taylor Swift’s “Christmas Tree Farm (Old Timey Version), as well as Katy Perry’s “Cozy Little Christmas” and Carrie Underwood’s “Favorite Time of Year.”

Amazon Music is also launching limited edition vinyl and merch collections from artists around the world to celebrate the holidays, including Mariah Carey’s new Christmastime Holiday Collection with cozy apparel, holiday décor and kitchen accessories, Mai’s collection of T-shirts, sweaters and custom-designed phone cases and Mengoni’s exclusive limited-edition vinyl of “Coming Home,” which will be available beginning on Nov. 14.