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    Amy Winehouse Album 'Lioness: Hidden Treasures' Debuts At Number One

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    December 12, 2011 by Holly Frith | Photo by WENN.com
    Amy Winehouse Album 'Lioness: Hidden Treasures' Debuts At Number One

    Amy Winehouse's posthumous album 'Lioness: Hidden Treasures' has shot straight to number one in the UK charts.

    The collection of unreleased tracks was released last Monday (December 5) and was backed by her entire family

    Speaking about the album's success, Amy’s mother Janis said:"It’s such amazing news that Amy’s album has gone to number one, and just goes to show what she still means to people."

    She added: It’s especially good for the foundation and knowing that every sale will go to help a deserving cause makes the news all the more special. I’m so proud of my daughter and so happy that she is still touching people. She's forever in my heart.

    The album features 12 tracks recorded by the late singer in various stages of her life handpicked by her producer friends Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi.

    Lioness: Hidden Treasures has also received backing of Winehouse's parents Mitch and Janis.

    Official Charts Company managing director Martin Talbot said: "For Amy's posthumous album to soar to the top of the Official Albums Chart in what is such a competitive time of year is an impressive achievement and a fitting tribute. It shows just what she meant to British music fans. "

    £1 from every sale of 'Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures' will be donated to her foundation.

    The full tracklisting for Amy Winehouse Lioness: Hidden Treasures is as follows:
    1. 'Our Day Will Come' (reggae version)
    2. 'Between the Cheats'
    3. 'Tears Dry'
    4. 'Wake Up Alone' (demo)
    5. 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow'
    6. 'Valerie' (demo)
    7. 'Like Smoke' (featuring Nas)
    8. 'The Girl from Ipanema'
    9. 'Halftime'
    10. 'Best Friends'
    11. 'Body and Soul' (with Tony Bennett)
    12. 'A Song for You'

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