Summer of '78
Barry Manilow · 1996
38 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A nostalgic pop collection that evokes memories of love and longing through lush arrangements and heartfelt melodies.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its commercial performance, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and reaffirming Manilow's enduring popularity. Additionally, it reflects a revival of interest in nostalgic pop standards during the mid-'90s, helping to influence a new generation of artists embracing similar themes.
- Best for
- steady reflective listening experience nostalgic love-themed reflections short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- By 1996, Barry Manilow was a seasoned artist known for his timeless ballads. 'Summer of '78' came as a reflective project showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic songs while also returning to themes of romance that defined his earlier career.
- 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 Summer of ’78 1:48
- 2 Interlude: Love’s Theme 0:25
- 3 Reminiscing 3:44
- 4 I Go Crazy Standout 4:08
- 5 When I Need You Standout 4:01
- 6 The Air That I Breathe 3:42
- 7 Bluer Than Blue 2:57
- 8 We’ve Got Tonite 4:39
- 9 I’d Really Love to See You Tonight 3:17
- 10 Sometimes When We Touch 4:10
- 11 Never My Love 2:57
- 12 Just Remember I Love You Standout 3:02
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