Barry cover

Barry

Barry Manilow · 1980

40 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop anthems, showcasing Manilow's signature storytelling style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • uplifting tracks for celebration
  • reflective tunes for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, high-energy songs
  • dislike emotional narrative themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 19, 1980, 'Barry' arrived during Barry Manilow's peak years as a pop music sensation, following his successful albums in the late '70s. At this point, he had firmly established himself as a mainstream artist with multiple hits, making this album a continuation of his commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lonely Together 4:19
  • 2 Bermuda Triangle 3:45
  • 3 I Made It Through the Rain 4:21
  • 4 Twenty Four Hours a Day 3:25
  • 5 Dance Away 3:56
  • 6 Life Will Go On 3:50
  • 7 Only in Chicago 3:33
  • 8 The Last Duet 3:59
  • 9 London 5:18
  • 10 We Still Have Time (theme from the motion picture “Tribute”) 4:12

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