Greatest Hits: The Platinum Collection
Barry Manilow · 1994
74 min · 19 tracks · pop music
A nostalgic collection of lush pop ballads and upbeat anthems showcasing Manilow's romantic storytelling.
Why this album works
This collection highlights Manilow's enduring popularity, featuring tracks like 'Copacabana' that continue to resonate with audiences. The album achieved Gold certification by the RIAA and solidified his status as a leading figure in pop music through the late 20th century.
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Greatest Hits: The Platinum Collection' arrived at a time when Barry Manilow was reflecting on his extensive career. Following the commercial success of the 'If I Should Love Again' album in 1981, this compilation served to celebrate his legacy while reintroducing his classic hits to a new audience, particularly through updated remixes.
- 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 Could It Be Magic (1993 version) 4:59
- 2 Bermuda Triangle 3:45
- 3 Hey Mambo 2:52
- 4 I Wanna Do It With You 3:43
- 5 Let’s Hang On 3:08
- 6 Some Kind of Friend 4:02
- 7 Copacabana (At the Copa) (the 1993 remix) Standout 3:58
- 8 I’m Your Man (1993 remix) 4:35
- 9 Mandy Standout 3:18
- 10 Can’t Smile Without You 3:13
- 11 Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again 3:50
- 12 I Made It Through the Rain 4:23
- 13 Read ’em and Weep 5:25
- 14 Somewhere in the Night 3:21
- 15 Lonely Together 4:19
- 16 Stay (live) 3:42
- 17 If I Should Love Again 5:29
- 18 I Write the Songs Standout 3:55
- 19 One Voice (live) 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.