If I Should Love Again
Barry Manilow · 1981
39 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of orchestral pop balladry and heartfelt storytelling that defines Manilow's signature sound.
Why this album works
'If I Should Love Again' features the hit single 'The Old Songs,' which reached the top of the Adult Contemporary charts. The album continued to showcase Manilow's appeal to a wide audience and reinforced his reputation as a masterful balladeer, contributing to his sustained popularity during the early 1980s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow heartfelt storytelling with warmth for nostalgic evenings
- Context
- Released in January 1981, 'If I Should Love Again' was Barry Manilow's sixth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Even Now.' At this point in his career, Manilow was solidifying his status as a leading figure in adult contemporary music, building on his previous hits while exploring new themes of love and nostalgia.
- 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 The Old Songs Standout 4:42
- 2 Let’s Hang On 3:49
- 3 If I Should Love Again Standout 5:26
- 4 Don’t Fall in Love With Me 3:36
- 5 Break Down the Door 3:01
- 6 Somewhere Down the Road Standout 4:00
- 7 No Other Love 4:36
- 8 Fools Get Lucky 4:11
- 9 I Haven’t Changed the Room 2:16
- 10 Let’s Take All Night (to Say Goodbye) 3:36
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