''Joyful'' is the debut studio album by German singer and songwriter

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, released on 12 June 2006 by

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. The album was recorded over five days in New York City with producer

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. ''Joyful'' was particularly successful in France, where it peaked at number six on the albums chart and was certified double platinum by the

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(SNEP). The album also reached number one in Poland, number five in Italy and number eight in Finland.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Joyful''.

Musicians

– vocals, acoustic guitar, piano *

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– guitar, steel guitar, mandolin * Brian Mitchell –

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, accordion, harmonica, bass harmonica, piano * Keith Christopher – bass great feel *

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– drums * Danny Sadownick – percussion * Kyle Gordon – backing vocals

Technical

– production, engineering * Andy Manganello – engineering * Geoff Rice – engineering assistance * Mark Wilder – mastering

Artwork

* Aurélie Ullrich – art direction * Jean-Marc Lubrano – photography * Rapho – photography

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

{{Authority control 2006 debut albums Ayo (singer) albums Interscope Records albums Polydor Records albums European Border Breakers Award–winning albums