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{{Infobox album
| name = Holiday
| type = studio
| artist = [[Sammi Cheng]]
| cover = Sammi (album).jpg
| alt =
| released = October 1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/%E9%84%AD%E7%A7%80%E6%96%87/holiday/|title=holiday|publisher=[[rateyourmusic]]|date=January 7, 2024}}</ref>
| recorded = March 1991
| language = Cantonese
| studio =
| genre =
* [[Pop music|Pop]]
* [[Canto-pop]]
* [[Dance-Pop]]
* [[Synth-Pop]]
* [[Adult Contemporary]]
* [[Sophisti-Pop]]
* [[New Jack Swing]]
* [[Sentimental ballad|ballad]]
| length = 45:48
| label = [[Capital Artists]]
| producer = C.Y. Kong
| prev_title = [[Sammi (album)|Sammi]]
| prev_year = 1990
| next_title = [[Never Too Late (Sammi Cheng album)|Never Too Late]]
| next_year = 1992
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Holiday
| type = studio
| single1 = The Season That Never Came
| single1date =
| single2 = Love Lost in Vienna
| single2date =
| single3 = Friends
| single3date =
| single4 = Valentino
| single3date =
| single5 = The Land of Intoxication " [From " Life of His Own "]
| single3date =
}}
}}
'''''Holiday''''' ([[Cantonese]]: 假期) is the second Cantonese-language studio album by Hong Kong singer Sammi Cheng, released on 18 June 1991 by [[Capital Artists]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicbrainz.org/release/64e8aa18-1e73-45e6-b12b-97e93f0f1265|title=Sammi Cheng Holiday|publisher=[[musicbrainz]]|language=En|date=18 June 1991}} </ref> The album is noted for its central motif of a beautiful girl journeying through exotic holiday landscapes, and for its distinctive fusion of Hong Kong pop with rich folk influences from across the globe. Its success was further propelled by Cheng’s appearance in the TV drama * Life of His Own *, which helped amplify her popularity and increase her visibility across Asia.

The album achieved platinum certification in Hong Kong, with total sales reaching 70,000 copies. <ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://ibb.co/1G9LFgGZ|magazine=[[Top]]|title= Sammi Holiday platinum certification|date= July 1991}}</ref>Its popularity was further enhanced by Cheng’s rising fame and media coverage, especially in Taiwan and Singapore, where critics praised her vocal ability and emotional delivery.

==Background and Production==
After the release of her debut album in 1990, Sammi Cheng began to gain recognition for her fresh image and distinctive voice. Building on this momentum, *Holiday* was recorded by Capital Artists under the guidance of producer C.Y. Kong, with several Hong Kong songwriters contributing to the project. Due to the limited number of musical prodigies in Hong Kong at the time, the album primarily featured adapted songs, although it included more original compositions than her previous album [[Sammi (album)|Sammi]]. Emphasizing sincerity and artistic value, the album was meticulously crafted over ten months, with over 400 hours dedicated to recording and mixing. The team aimed to create a high-quality release that would help revitalize the Hong Kong music scene.<ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://ibb.co/XZkPf9ZZ|magazine=[[Capital Artists]]|title= Sammi Friends ad|date= June 1991}}</ref>

==Composition==
The album features a mix of pop, dance, cha-cha, and folk elements, representing a wide range of musical influences. The lyrics use the motif of an exotic journey to explore themes of youth, love, friendship, self-discovery and emotional connection.Listeners are encouraged to immerse themselves in the album’s 50-minute journey, evoking the feeling of traveling through a world filled with the fragrance of youth.<ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://ibb.co/XZkPf9ZZ|magazine=[[Capital Artists]]|title= Sammi Friends ad|date= June 1991}}</ref>

==Concept and Imagery==
Holiday is a concept album that incorporates musical elements from various regions. Centered on the idea of sharing a soul-stirring holiday with Sammi Cheng, the album evokes a cosmopolitan atmosphere and allows listeners to experience exotic journeys through music.<ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://ibb.co/XZkPf9ZZ|magazine=[[Capital Artists]]|title= Sammi Friends ad|date= June 1991}}</ref>

The album features Sammi Cheng portraying a beautiful girl on holiday, dressed in simple village attire and embarking on a journey from innocence to maturity. The music blends Western pop influences with Eastern flair and draws on elements from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Hong Kong , resulting in a unique and vibrant soundscape.

== Promotion ==
The promotional strategy for this album was more comprehensive than that of Sammi Cheng’s debut album [[Sammi (album)|Sammi]]. In addition to television commercials, the album received exposure through various magazine advertisements and feature interviews in local Hong Kong publications such as *100 Marks*, *Music Bus*, and *Top*.<ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://ibb.co/V0KQZLzD|magazine=[[100 Marks]]|title= Sammi interview |date= June 1991}}</ref> The campaign also included product placement in a Fujitsu General air-conditioner commercial, which incorporated the album title. In the advertisement, Sammi naturally mentioned the title of the lead single, *The Season That Never Came*.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut7i-6n2rmA|title=1990 Fujitsu General air-conditioner commercial|publisher=youtube|date=7 January 2024}}</ref>

For the singles, Sammi promoted the lead single " The Season That Never Came " on the television program *Enjoy Yourself Tonight* on August 7, 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eh4Hh3WULM|title=1991 Enjoy Yourself Tonight The Season That Never Came|publisher=youtube|date=7 January 2024}}</ref> She returned to the same show on August 19, 1991, to perform the final single, "Valentino ".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpoKFbIxd5c|title=1991 Enjoy Yourself Tonight Valentino|publisher=youtube|date=7 January 2024}}</ref> That day also marked Sammi’s birthday, and after the performance, the hosts surprised her with a birthday cake to celebrate the occasion

== Singles ==
In Hong Kong,Five singles were released from the album. The first three, "The Season That Never Came," "Valentino",”Friends “and " Love Lost in Vienna"are commercial singles intended for radios, TVs, and karaoke bars. The last one, "The Land of Intoxication " [From " Life of His Own "] is the promotional single intended solely for TV Drama.
"'''The Season That Never Came (不來的季節)'''"was chosen as the album's lead single, reaching No.1 on the 903 chart <ref>{{cite magazine|url= http://www.http.cc/music//rewrite.php/category-316.html|magazine=[[Commercial Radio Hong Kong]]|title= No.1 on the 903 chart |date= June 1991}}</ref> and TVB’s Jade Solid Gold Billboard. " '''Love Lost in Vienna (情斷維也納)'''" was released as the second single, peaking at No.30 on the 903 chart. "'''Friends'''" was released as the third single, peaking at No.5 on the 903 chart.The Fourth single and final commercial single, "'''Valentino'''," was featured as a recommended song on the TV program "Jade Solid Gold.", reaching No.6 on TVB’s Jade Solid Gold Billboard.

===Singles charts===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding="1"
|-
! colspan="6" | the highest rank achieved by the released single
|-
| width="140"| '''Single''' || width="50"| '''903''' || width="50"| '''RTHK''' || width="50"| '''997''' || width="50"| '''TVB''' || width="200"|
|-
| The Season That Never Came || 1 || - || / || 1 ||
|-
| Love Lost in Vienna || 30 || - || / || - ||
|-
| Friends || 5 || - || / || - ||
|-
| Valentino || - || - || / || 6 ||
|-
|}

== Accolades ==

== Commercial performance ==
The album performed well commercially, topping the HKRMA chart, selling 70,000 copies in Hong Kong, and further expanding Cheng’s fan base. It was certified Platinum in Hong Kong, <ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://ibb.co/v6P53j03|magazine=[[Top]]|title= Sammi Holiday platinum certification|date= July 1991}}</ref>and its success paved the way for her subsequent releases and solidified her status as a leading figure in Cantopop.

== Track listing ==
Credits adapted from the album's [[liner notes]].
{{track listing
| total_length = 45:48
| headline = ''Sammi'' {{nobold|– Hong Kong Standard edition}}
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = The Season That Never Came
| writer1 =
| extra1 =
| length1 = 4:59
| title2 = A Break in Love
| writer2 =
| extra2 =
| length2 = 4:24
| title3 = Time Passes, Love Fades
| writer3 =
| extra3 =
| length3 = 4:03
| title4 = Go Go Adiós
| writer4 =
| extra4 =
| length4 = 4:46
| title5 = The Land of Intoxication
| writer5 =
| extra5 =
| length5 = 3:35
| title6 = Love Lost in Vienna
| writer6 =
| extra6 =
| length6 = 5:44
| title7 = Valentino
| writer7 =
| extra7 =
| length7 = 4:24
| title8 = Friends
| writer8 =
| extra8 =
| length8 = 4:48
| title9 = Situationship
| writer9 =
| extra9 =
| length9 = 4:25
| title10 = Goodbye, Sheltered Life
| writer10 =
| extra10 =
| length10 = 4:40}}

== Charts ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+
! scope="col" |Chart (1991)
! scope="col" |Peak<br/>position
|-
! scope="row" |Hong Kong Albums ([[List of number-one albums in Hong Kong|HKRMA]])
|1
|}
== Release history ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of formats and editions of the album being released in each country, along with the date of the release
!scope="col"|Country
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Format
!scope="col"|{{abbr|Catalogue no.|Catalogue number}}/Barcode and Other Identifiers
!scope="col"|[[Record label|Label]]
!scope="col"|Edition
!scope="col"|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="3"|Hong Kong
|18 June 1991
|[[Compact disc|CD]]
|CD-22-1111
|[[Capital Artists]]
|Hong Kong Deluxe Edition
|align="center"|
|-
|18 June 1991
|[[Compact disc|CD]]
|CD-22-1111
|[[Capital Artists]]
|Hong Kong Standard Edition
|align="center"| {{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yesasia.com/global/holiday/137-0-0-0-en/info.html|title=Holiday|publisher=[[yesasia]]|language=En|date=1991}} </ref>}}
|-
|18 June 1991
|[[Cassette tape|cassette]]
|CAL-22-1111C
|[[Capital Artists]]
|
|align="center"|
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2"|Malaysia
|June 1991
|[[Cassette tape|cassette]]
|
|
|Malaysian Edition
|align="center"|
|-
|June 1991
|[[Cassette tape|cassette]]
|
|
|Malaysian Second Edition
|align="center"|
|-
|Singapore
|June 1991
|[[Cassette tape|cassette]]
|
|
|Singaporean Edition
|align="center"|
|-
|Taiwan
|1991
|[[Cassette tape|cassette]]
|CAL-22-1111C
|[[Capital Artists|Fancy Pie]]
|Taiwanese Edition
|align="center"|
|-
|Hong Kong
|September 20, 2011
|[[Compact disc|CD]]
|EACD678
||[[East Asia Music]]
|Capital Artists 40th Anniversary Reissue Series (Gold Disc)
|align="center"| {{center|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yesasia.com/global/holiday-gold-disc-capital-artists-40th-anniversary-reissue-series/1024962457-0-0-0-en/info.html|title=Holiday (Gold Disc) (Capital Artists 40th Anniversary Reissue Series)|publisher=[[yesasia]]|language=En|date=September 20, 2011}} </ref>}}
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:1991 albums]]
[[Category:Sammi Cheng albums]]
[[Category:Cantopop albums]]
[[Category:Cantonese-language albums]]
[[Category:Hong Kong album stubs]]
[[Category:Concept album]]