Ballads (Standard Edition) (SHM-CD) (No Bonus)

Product Description

Chihiro Yamanaka celebrates the 20th anniversary of her CD debut with her first-ever ballad best album, personally selected from her past releases. This standard edition SHM-CD focuses on her most expressive ballad performances and offers a refined overview of her career.

The album also includes three newly recorded solo piano tracks made especially for this release: Danny Boy, Ruby, My Dear, and I Can't Get Started. These fresh recordings make this anniversary title a special collection for longtime fans and new listeners alike. Please note: this edition does not include any bonus items or the mini photo book available with the limited edition.

Track highlights include For Heaven's Sake, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Good Morning Heartache, I Loves You, Porgy, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Abide with Me, and more. Tracks 4, 10, and 13 were newly recorded by Chihiro Yamanaka on piano in October 2021 at Studio Dede and mastered by Greg Calbi.

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