Showstoppers
Barry Manilow · 1991
60 min · 18 tracks · pop music
A vibrant showcase of classic Broadway hits reinterpreted with Manilow's signature flair and emotive delivery.
Why this album works
'Showstoppers' is notable for its tribute to Broadway standards, achieving significant commercial success by reaching the top of the Billboard charts for traditional pop albums. Its release during a time when Broadway music was experiencing a revival helped cement Manilow’s role as a bridge between pop and theatrical music, influencing subsequent artists who sought to blend these genres.
- Best for
- vibrant peaks of theatrical energy nostalgic sing-alongs with friends emotive storytelling through familiar tunes
- Context
- Released on September 24, 1991, 'Showstoppers' marks Barry Manilow's return to the studio after a three-year hiatus following his 1988 album 'If I Should Love Again'. At this point in his career, Manilow was solidifying his legacy as a pop icon while exploring the Great American Songbook, further diversifying his repertoire and appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences.
- 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 Give My Regards to Broadway 1:08
- 2 Overture of Overtures 4:11
- 3 All I Need Is the Girl Standout 2:50
- 4 Real Live Girl 3:26
- 5 Where or When 4:28
- 6 Look to the Rainbow 4:31
- 7 Once in Love With Amy 4:19
- 8 Dancing in the Dark 3:21
- 9 You Can Have the TV 2:48
- 10 I’ll Be Seeing You 3:14
- 11 But the World Goes ’round 3:52
- 12 Guys and Dolls Medley: Fugue for Tinhorns 2:47
- 13 Guys and Dolls Medley: Luck Be a Lady Standout 2:15
- 14 Old Friends 1:09
- 15 The Kid Inside 3:59
- 16 Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like 4:59
- 17 Bring Him Home Standout 3:46
- 18 If We Only Have Love (Quand on n’a que l’amour) 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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