Even Now
Barry Manilow · 1978
44 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of orchestral pop and heartfelt balladry that defines Manilow's signature style.
Why this album works
'Even Now' reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and featured the hit single 'Can't Smile Without You', which became one of Manilow's signature songs. The album's commercial success helped further establish Manilow's reputation as one of the leading pop artists of the late 1970s.
- Best for
- heartfelt emotional reflections intimate late-night listening nostalgic sing-along moments
- Context
- Released on February 1, 1978, 'Even Now' was Barry Manilow's fifth studio album, following the massive success of his previous album 'This One's for You'. At this point in his career, Manilow was solidifying his status as a pop icon, continuing to build on his string of hits with a sound that combined theatricality and romance.
- 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.
- 1 Copacabana (At the Copa) Standout 5:44
- 2 Somewhere in the Night Standout 3:24
- 3 A Linda Song 3:20
- 4 Can’t Smile Without You 3:12
- 5 Leavin’ in the Morning 3:25
- 6 Where Do I Go From Here 3:09
- 7 Even Now 3:29
- 8 I Was a Fool (to Let You Go) 3:31
- 9 Losing Touch 2:42
- 10 I Just Want to Be the One in Your Life 3:40
- 11 Starting Again 2:42
- 12 Sunrise 3:14
- 13 No Love for Jenny 2:46
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