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Don't Waste Your Wishes

2016 compilation album by The Killers

Don't Waste Your Wishes is a Christmas compilation album by American rock band The Killers, featuring their yearly Christmas singles released from 2006 to 2016. One hundred percent of proceeds from sales of the album were donated to the Product Red campaign, headed by Bobby Shriver and U2 lead singer Bono.[1] The album was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on November 18, 2016, and a limited-edition CD was released on December 9, 2016.[2][3] A re-release of the vinyl was announced in December 2023.

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Background

The Killers have become recognized for their work with the Product Red campaign, headed by Bono and Bobby Shriver. Every year since 2006, the band has released a Christmas song in support of the campaign.[2][4] Every single is released around December 1, coinciding with World AIDS Day. By the time of the album's release, the band had released eleven Christmas-themed songs and music videos.[5]

Music videos have been released for each of the first ten tracks and a website has been set up specifically for the project.[6]

The album debuted at number 41 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart on December 10, 2016.

Track listing

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Charts

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References

  1. [1]
    "The Killers to Release New Christmas Charity Album". Rolling Stone. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
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    "The Killers Celebrate A Decade Of (RED) Holiday Singles With Release Of New Christmas Album, "Don't Waste Your Wishes," On iTunes" (Press release). Red. November 21, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016 – via PR Newswire.
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    "The Killers Release New Christmas Single". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Killers Drop 'Don't Waste Your Wishes' Xmas Compilation With New Single, 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
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    "The Killers announce Christmas album and unveil new single 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'". NME. November 18, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
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    "The Killers". Islandrecords.umg-wp3-dev.com. Retrieved December 16, 2016.[permanent dead link]
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    "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
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    "The Killers Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
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