
EARTH, WIND & FIRE–– “HOLIDAY” 1 CD /DL (Street Date-Oct. 21)
“Holiday” is the first-ever holiday album from the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. “Holiday” is a spirited celebration of the holiday season, bringing together brand new recordings of seasonal standards (“Winter Wonderland,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bell Rock”), beloved carols (“Joy to the World,” “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,“ “What Child Is This?,” “Away in a Manger,” “The First Noël”), a traditional Japanese winter song (“Snow”), a modern day Christmas song (“Every Day Is Like Christmas”) and future Earth, Wind & Fire classics: “Happy Seasons” (inspired by “Happy Feelin’), and “December” (inspired by “September”) featuring original vocals from Maurice White.Philip Bailey–Lead Vocalist, Verdine White–Bassist, Ralph Johnson–Percussionist.
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JOHNNY MATHIS— “THE COMPLETE GLOBAL ALBUMS COLLECTION” 13 CD Box Set/DL (Street Date-Nov. 17)
This 13-CD boxset brings Johnny Mathis’ entire album output for Global/Mercury Records (1963 to 1967) back into full focus. During this period, Mathis released 10 individual LPs, all of which have been digitally remastered for this deluxe set.
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HENRY MANCINI–“THE CLASSIC SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION” 9 CD BOXSET /DL (Street Date-Nov. 17)
“The Classic Soundtrack Collection” showcases all 18 original Mancini soundtrack albums on nine discs plus rare bonus tracks, including a never-before-heard version of “Nothing To Lose” from writer-director Blake Edwards’ 1968 comedy, “The Party,” performed by Julie Andrews.
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