2 Nights Live!
Barry Manilow · 2004
127 min · 41 tracks · pop music
A vibrant celebration of classic pop hits interspersed with engaging dialogue and audience interaction.
Why this album works
'2 Nights Live!' received positive critical reception, highlighting Manilow's ability to connect with audiences through nostalgia. The album reinforces his legacy as a live performer, illustrating his influence on contemporary pop standards and maintaining chart presence despite changing musical landscapes.
- Best for
- celebratory atmosphere with audience engaging storytelling between songs nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- By the time '2 Nights Live!' was released in 2004, Barry Manilow had established himself as a staple of American pop music since his breakthrough in the 1970s. This live album captures his enduring appeal and showcases his extensive catalog while marking over three decades since his debut.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Cyndi Lauper· Debbie Gibson· Willie Nelson· Kenny Rogers· Donna Summer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Walk to the Stage 1:10
- 2 Gonzo Opening: Ready to Take a Chance Again / Daybreak / Somewhere in the Night / This One’s for You 7:06
- 3 Looks Like We Made It 3:19
- 4 Can’t Smile Without You 5:54
- 5 Bandstand Boogie 3:14
- 6 Mandy Standout 3:19
- 7 Even Now 3:46
- 8 Dialogue #1 0:21
- 9 Harmony (from “Harmony”) 4:58
- 10 Turn the Radio Up 4:03
- 11 Dialogue #2 0:27
- 12 The Best of Me 4:13
- 13 Weekend in New England 4:00
- 14 Could It Be Magic (play off) 0:50
- 15 Let Freedom Ring 4:56
- 16 It’s a Miracle 2:35
- 17 Dialogue #3 0:23
- 18 You’re There 3:10
- 19 We Live on Borrowed Time 4:13
- 20 Could It Be Magic (play off 2) 0:41
Disc 2
- 1 Fanfare / I’m Comin’ Back 3:52
- 2 Sweet Heaven (I’m in Love Again) 3:28
- 3 Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed 3:22
- 4 Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again 4:18
- 5 Somewhere Down the Road 4:05
- 6 Dialogue #4 0:28
- 7 That’s Life 3:07
- 8 Dialogue #5 0:30
- 9 Every Single Day (from “Harmony”) 3:05
- 10 New York City Rhythm (intro) 0:50
- 11 New York City Rhythm 3:29
- 12 I Made It Through the Rain 3:54
- 13 She Should’a Been Mine 3:44
- 14 They Dance! 3:17
- 15 Dialogue #6 0:28
- 16 When October Goes 3:50
- 17 If Tomorrow Never Comes 4:47
- 18 Copacabana (At the Copa) Standout 3:44
- 19 I Write the Songs Standout 4:55
- 20 Old Friends 1:11
- 21 Forever and a Day 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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