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''Elliott Yamin'' is the self-titled debut album by American pop singer (former ''American Idol'' finalist) Elliott Yamin, released on March 20, 2007 by the independent label Hickory Records and distributed through Sony BMG-owned RED Distribution. Yamin collaborated with Sony/ATV Music Publishing to write, produce, and market the album.〔(IGN: Elliott Yamin Readies Solo Debut )〕 Yamin commented on the album:〔(Elliott Yamin First Listen - AOL Music )〕 Previews of four songs were made available on AOL Music First Listen on February 13, 2007: pre-album promo single "Movin' On", a full version of his acclaimed cover of "A Song for You", a love song titled "You are the One", and "Find a Way".〔 The radio premiere of the first official single, "Wait for You", was on March 1, 2007, on KIIS-FM. The song was released to online music services, including iTunes, on March 13, 2007. Yamin described his CD as "a vocally driven mix of r & b/pop crossover material with hints of blues and a few club-bangers."〔 〕 The album includes 11 tracks, although several bonus tracks are offered at different retailers. The album debuted on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart at number three, selling 90,000 copies in its first week.〔Katie Hasty, ("Modest Mouse Steers Its 'Ship' To No. 1 Debut" ), Billboard.com, March 28, 2007.〕 It was certified gold on October 12, 2007.〔(RIAA )〕 Yamin promoted the album during 2007 with a nine-month tour of clubs, small theaters and radio-station holiday shows across the United States, plus shows in Canada, the Philippines, and Malaysia. 〔 〕 The album was released in Japan on May 21, 2008 by Avex Trax. The Japan version has been retitled ''Wait for You'' and includes bonus tracks "In Love With You Forever" and "Believe".〔(【引用サイトリンク】 url=http://yamin.jp/info.html )〕 It was certified Gold there in September 2008.〔(RIAJ Certified and Gold Certified Works September 2008 (translated) )〕 On October 8, 2008, a Premium Edition of the album was released in Japan, including 2 more tracks: "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and "I'll Make You Dance", plus Yamin's cover version of "Home", originally from Japanese singer Yusaku Kiyama, who recorded a Japanese version of "Wait for You" in return.〔 On the Billboard.com's end of decade charts, Elliott Yamin's self-titled debut album, Elliott Yamin, has been placed at number 39 on the top independent albums of the decade list. ==Track listing== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Elliott Yamin (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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