Mariah Carey to release ‘best of’ ballads album

By Patrick Luce Dec 10, 2008, 16:04 GMT

The Ballads features nine #1 hits and other instantly recognizable songs which showcase the depth and breadth of Mariah Carey\'s career. This CD is truly the ultimate collection of ballads for any Mariah Carey fan. ...more

Mariah Carey will return to store shelves in January with a “best of” album titled ‘Mariah Carey: The Ballads’ which includes the singer’s chart-topping singles “Hero,” “Vision of Love,” and “Always Be My Baby.”

Sony Music Entertainment will release the album on Jan. 20th and describes it as the “definitive collection” that “celebrates the voice and the career of one of the best selling and most award winning female artists in the world.”

The album is the first collection of the singer’s most popular ballads, and features 18 hits and nine No.1 fan favorites.

Mariah Carey has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. She made her recording debut in 1990 with Columbia records, becoming the first recording artist to have her first five singles top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
 
‘Mariah Carey: The Ballads’ track listing includes:
 
Hero
One Sweet Day (Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men)
Vision of Love
Without You
Can't Let Go
Love Takes Time
I'll Be There (Featuring Trey Lorenz)
Thank God I Found You – Make It Last Remix (Featuring Nas & Joe)
Endless Love (Featuring Luther Vandross)
I Still Believe
My All
The Roof
When You Believe (Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston)
Anytime You Need A Friend
Always Be My Baby
Dreamlover
How Much (Featuring Usher)
Reflections