Live
Barry Manilow · 1977
71 min · 15 tracks · pop music
A vibrant concert experience blending pop anthems with orchestral flourishes and Manilow's charismatic stage presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Riders to the Stars Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Looks Like We Made It — This track exemplifies Manilow's smooth vocal delivery and emotional resonance, capturing the essence of his romantic balladry that defined his career.
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Weekend in New England — With its sweeping melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this song highlights Manilow's gift for storytelling through music, making it a fan favorite.
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I Write the Songs — 'I Write the Songs' serves as an anthem of creativity and connection, showcasing Manilow's self-awareness as an artist while resonating deeply with audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- celebratory atmosphere with friends
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- wave-like emotional highs and lows
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy medleys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Captured Manilow's peak popularity, solidifying his reputation as a live performer.
- Themes
- live concert energy· 1970s pop romance· nostalgic storytelling
- Career context
- Released on May 1, 1977, 'Live' captures Barry Manilow at the height of his popularity following his breakthrough album 'This One's for You'. This live recording showcases his dynamic performance style and solidifies his status as a top-tier pop artist during the late 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond
Tracklist
- 1 Riders to the Stars Start here 4:32
- 2 Why Don’t We Live Together 3:41
- 3 Looks Like We Made It 3:43
- 4 New York City Rhythm 4:50
- 5 A Very Strange Medley (V.S.M.) 4:44
- 6 Jump Shout Boogie Medley: Jump Shout Boogie / Avenue C / Jumpin’ at the Woodside / Cloudburst / Bandstand Boogie 7:58
- 7 This One’s for You 4:05
- 8 Daybreak 3:39
- 9 Lay Me Down 4:47
- 10 Weekend in New England 4:01
- 11 Studio Musician 3:59
- 12 Could It Be Magic / Mandy 7:25
- 13 It’s a Miracle 4:02
- 14 It’s Just Another New Year’s Eve 5:28
- 15 I Write the Songs 4:30
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
Shares lush arrangements and emotive storytelling, capturing the spirit of 70s pop romance.
Live
James Taylor
Similar live energy and heartfelt performances, with a focus on personal and nostalgic themes.
The Stranger
Billy Joel
Features rich pop melodies and relatable narratives, echoing the emotional resonance of Manilow's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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