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Feliz Navidad (Menudo album)
1983 compilation album by Menudo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Feliz Navidad (official title including subtitle: Feliz Navidad — Con 14 Éxitos Navideños) is a compilation album released by the Puerto Rican group Menudo in 1983 under the label Profono Internacional.[1] The tracklist features fourteen songs previously released on two of the group’s Christmas-themed studio albums: ¡Felicidades! (1979) and Es Navidad (1980), both originally released by Padosa Records.[2][3] The LP includes a colorful 12" x 12" Christmas card printed in four colors, featuring a holiday greeting from the quintet.[4]
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The aforementioned albums were recorded by two different lineups of the group. While ¡Felicidades! was performed by members Fernando Sallaberry, René Farrait, and the Meléndez brothers—Carlos, Óscar and Ricky—, Es Navidad featured Óscar and Ricky Meléndez, René Farrait, Johnny Lozada, and Xavier Serbiá.[5] Despite this, the cover showcases newer members, all dressed as Santa Claus: Ricky Meléndez, Johnny Lozada, Xavier Serbiá, Miguel Cancel, and Charlie Massó.[4]
Regarding its production, the backing vocals on the included tracks were enhanced by professional singers, including the group’s vocal coach, Marilyn Pagán.[6] The two source albums were commercial successes. Es Navidad sold over 143,000 copies in Venezuela by October 1984,[7] while the remastered digital version of ¡Felicidades! peaked at No. 70 on Mexico’s iTunes charts.[8]
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Commercial performance
The album performed well in the United States, charting on Billboard’s Latin albums ranking.[9][10] That same year, capitalizing on the buzz around member Miguel’s departure and Menudo’s growing popularity, the label released three more of the group’s albums. Together, the four albums achieved an impressive milestone, selling 750,000 copies in just three days.[11]
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