Christmas All Over the World

Christmas All Over the World is a holiday EP by the American R&B group New Edition.[3] It was released in December 1985 by MCA Records. It was the group's only Christmas release. The EP was the final release to feature vocals from original member Bobby Brown, who was kicked out of the group after its release. The group reluctantly forced him out due to managerial concern of the group's image being tattered by Brown's multiple outbursts and erratic behavior due to his drug usage. Brown also intentionally missed several important rehearsal and performance dates that hurt the group's image. Brown would return for their sixth album, Home Again (1996).

Christmas All Over the World
EP by
ReleasedDecember 18, 1985
Recorded1985
GenreR&B, soul, Christmas
Length23:30
LabelMCA
ProducerNew Edition
John Hobbs
Bill House
Richard Rudolph
Michael Sembello
Vincent Brantley
Rick Timas
New Edition chronology
All for Love
(1985)
Christmas All Over the World
(1985)
Under the Blue Moon
(1986)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[2]

The EP was a moderate chart success, peaking at number forty-five on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, and received mediocre reviews from most music critics.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Give Love on Christmas Day"The CorporationRichard Rudolph, Michael Sembello4:08
2."It's Christmas (All Over the World)"John Hobbs, Bill HouseHobbs, House4:15
3."Happy Holidays to You"Mark Woods, Jr.Rudolph, Sembello3:52
4."All I Want for Christmas (Is My Girl)"Cathy BlockVincent Brantley, Rick Timas3:11
5."The Joy of Christmas"Ricky Bell, Ralph TresvantTresvant, Bell3:02
6."Singing Merry Christmas"Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoeDeVoe, Bivins4:42

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
US Billboard Top Soul Albums[4] 45

References

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  1. ^ Milberg, David A.. New Edition: Christmas All Over the World > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
  2. ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 503.
  3. ^ Green, Paul (1985-11-02). "Superstar Releases Set For Holidays". Billboard. 97 (44). Nielsen Business Media: 1. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ "New Edition US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
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