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Greatest Hits Vol. II

Barry Manilow · 1983

45 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A collection of polished pop ballads that evoke nostalgia with heartfelt melodies and lush arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • heartfelt reflections on love
  • feel-good background for gatherings
  • easy listening during road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1983, 'Greatest Hits Vol. II' followed Barry Manilow's successful 'Greatest Hits' album from 1978, solidifying his status as a pop music staple. At this point in his career, Manilow was enjoying a peak in commercial success, having already established himself with numerous hit singles throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ships 3:45
  • 2 Some Kind of Friend 4:04
  • 3 I Made It Through the Rain 4:08
  • 4 Read ’em and Weep 5:28
  • 5 Put a Quarter in the Jukebox 3:27
  • 6 Somewhere Down the Road 3:58
  • 7 One Voice 4:08
  • 8 The Old Songs 4:14
  • 9 Let’s Hang On 3:08
  • 10 Memory 4:54
  • 11 You’re Lookin’ Hot Tonight 3:57

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