Manilow Sings Sinatra
Barry Manilow · 1998
38 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A heartfelt tribute intertwining lush orchestration with Manilow's crooning, echoing the timeless charm of Sinatra's classics.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’ve Got the World on a String Start here — This track highlights Manilow's smooth vocal delivery while embodying the carefree spirit of the original Sinatra rendition, making it a standout interpretation.
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Strangers in the Night — Manilow's version breathes new life into this iconic love song, showcasing his ability to evoke deep emotion while remaining faithful to Sinatra's legacy.
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You Make Me Feel So Young — With its upbeat tempo and joyful lyrics, this track captures the essence of youthfulness and optimism, making it an essential highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Manilow's tribute blends classic standards with his style, offering a solid yet familiar experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement throughout, with lush strings and brass complementing Manilow's vocal delivery.
- Each track is a reinterpretation of classic Sinatra songs, maintaining their original melodies while adding Manilow's personal touch.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle nostalgia for classic tunes
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- sophisticated backdrop for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer contemporary soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album revitalized interest in traditional pop, solidifying Manilow's status.
- Themes
- Frank Sinatra tribute· nostalgic ballads
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 1998, Barry Manilow was already a well-established artist, known for his chart-topping hits from the 1970s and 1980s. 'Manilow Sings Sinatra' marked a significant pivot in his career, being a dedicated homage to one of his greatest influences, Frank Sinatra, and showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic standards.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond
Tracklist
- 1 One Man in a Spotlight 0:57
- 2 I’ve Got the World on a String Start here 2:12
- 3 The Second Time Around 3:33
- 4 Come Dance With Me / Come Fly With Me 3:00
- 5 All the Way 3:43
- 6 You Make Me Feel So Young 3:00
- 7 Strangers in the Night 3:08
- 8 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 3:34
- 9 Summer Wind 2:45
- 10 Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night in the Week) 2:13
- 11 Angel Eyes 4:09
- 12 My Kind of Town (Chicago Is) 3:00
- 13 Put Your Dreams Away 1:41
- 14 Here’s to the Man 2:01
If this landed
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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