NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Universal
Music Classics Group) -Donny Osmond - one of the most recognizable pop icons of all time - returns to the era that launched his unstoppable career with, Love Songs Of The '70s. Slated for an April 24th release on Decca, Love Songs Of The '70s celebrates that golden, multi-platinum decade, and the memorable pop and R&B ballads that still resonate today. Osmond will commemorate the release of his new album with an exclusive concert engagement at New York City's elegant supper club, Feinstein's At The Regency, with seven shows scheduled for April 24th through the 28th. Considered to be one of the first true American idols,
Donny Osmond juggles a multi-faceted career spanning the worlds of theatre, recording and television. Upon the release of his new CD, Osmond will also be hosting ABC's upcoming unscripted primetime series, 'The Great American
Dream Vote,' premiering in late March.
Love Songs Of The '70s was produced by Grammy Award®-winning songwriter/producer/engineer Michael Mangini (Joss Stone), who collaborated with the singer to showcase Donny at his romantic best. The nostalgic collection of love songs are all hand-picked favorites of the artist's, including the Al Green classic, 'Let's Stay Together,' the Barry Manilow staple, 'Mandy,' Ace's 'How Long' and 'Sometimes When We Touch' by Dan Hill to name a few. 'They're not only my memories; they're also other peoples' memories,' Osmond comments. 'If a song is truly a classic, as these certainly are, their importance grows through the decades because of what you, the listener, bring to them. I've always loved hearing these songs, and I especially love singing them.' Donny Osmond- Love Songs of the '70s further cements what fans have known all along: Donny and romance go hand-in-hand, and the singer has never sounded better.
Donny Osmond- Love Songs of the '70s marks his 55th recording and fourth Decca release. It comes on the heels of 2005's What I Meant To Say, which garnered praise from critics and fans alike, spawning a Top 20 Smooth Jazz single, 'Breeze on By.' Billboard observed, 'An inspired effort from a performer who has been working his magic for an astonishing 40 years..,' while the New York Post agreed noting, 'The guy has a flexible tenor with a big theatrical quality.'
Osmond's impressive start in show business began at the tender age of five. His Emmy-winning TV work includes the unforgettable variety show he hosted with sister Marie that made them household names and the youngest hosts in TV history; Donny and Marie's reunion for their popular talk show that followed years later; and finally the game show Pyramid that ran in the U.S. for two seasons, which he is slated to re-launch as host in the UK this May. Osmond toured for six years in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and just wrapped a four-month run on Broadway starring in Beauty and the Beast. His New York Times best-selling autobiography, Life Is Just What You Make It – My Life So Far also just debuted at No 1 on Britain's bestseller chart. To date, he has sold over 80 million records, with over thirty certified platinum or gold in the U.S. alone. Never one to take himself too seriously, Donny also recently starred in the Weird Al Yankovic's smash video, 'White and Nerdy.' With legions of loyal fans the world over, Donny Osmond continues to receive 120 million hits annually on his website. Look for additional U.S. tour dates in support of Love Songs Of The '70s to be announced soon.
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