``Michael Crawford: The Disney Album'' Climbs to No. 1 Position on the Australian Charts.Entertainment Editors BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 15, 2001 Just two weeks after its release, Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Records' "Michael Crawford: The Disney Album" rose to No. 1 on the charts in Australia. The album has been certified gold by the Australia Record Industry Association and is rapidly approaching platinum status. This marks the first time in more than 30 years the label has achieved this coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. chart position. The album also certified gold and ranked No. 2 for sales in New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. . Michael Crawford originated the famed title role in the smash musical "The Phantom of the Opera" for which he earned an astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. amount of critical recognition, culminating with a Tony Award win. Now Michael Crawford brings the passion of his vocal performance to the great timeless and beloved Disney ballads with "Michael Crawford: The Disney Album," scheduled for release in the United States on Sept. 18. His debut recording for Walt Disney Records Walt Disney Records is a record company and part of The Walt Disney Company. The label was established in 1956 under the name Disneyland Records; its first release was A Child's Garden of Verses. The company changed to its current name in 1989. was executive produced by Jay Landers, noted for his work with Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond and many other legendary artists. |
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