Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow · 1989
49 min · 11 tracks · pop music
Soft pop melodies intertwine with heartfelt ballads, showcasing Manilow's signature emotional delivery and lush arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Once and for All — This track features poignant lyrics about reconciliation and hope, showcasing Manilow's ability to convey deep emotions through simple yet effective melodies.
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The One That Got Away — With its reflective narrative and emotive vocal delivery, this song exemplifies the bittersweet themes prevalent throughout the album.
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Please Don’t Be Scared Start here — Opening the album, this track sets an uplifting tone with its encouraging message and engaging arrangement, making it a standout introduction.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional ballads throughout
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- warm melodies for cozy nights
- mid-tempo pacing for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in his catalog that doesn't fit other specific roles.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· supportive love
- Career context
- Released in 1989, this self-titled album marked Barry Manilow's return to the pop scene after a brief hiatus. At this point, he had already established himself as a major artist since his breakthrough in the 1970s but faced fluctuating popularity in the following decade. This album is significant as it encapsulates his attempt to reconnect with audiences during a time of evolving musical tastes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond
Tracklist
- 1 Please Don’t Be Scared Start here 5:34
- 2 Keep Each Other Warm 4:33
- 3 Once and for All 4:15
- 4 The One That Got Away 3:55
- 5 When the Good Times Come Again 4:28
- 6 Some Good Things Never Last 4:47
- 7 In Another World 4:12
- 8 You Begin Again 3:59
- 9 My Moonlight Memories of You 4:43
- 10 Anyone Can Do the Heartbreak 4:22
- 11 A Little Travelling Music, Please 4:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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