The Complete Collection and Then Some...
Barry Manilow · 1992
279 min · 82 tracks · pop music
A nostalgic blend of pop standards and heartfelt ballads showcasing Manilow's rich vocal delivery and emotional storytelling.
Why this album works
The album is significant as it encapsulates Manilow's extensive catalog, including hit singles and rare performances, highlighting his influence on pop music. It reached notable chart positions, further solidifying his status as a staple of American pop music culture.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends heartfelt ballads for reflection dynamic pacing with emotional peaks
- Context
- Released in 1992, this collection came during a period when Barry Manilow was transitioning from his peak commercial success in the '70s and '80s. By this time, he had established himself not only as a hitmaker but also as a revered live performer with a loyal fanbase, making this compilation a celebration of his legacy.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 The Best of Me (intro only) 0:44
- 2 Sweet Life (live performance — Barry’s solo during Bette Midler’s Carnegie Hall concert) 4:12
- 3 I Am Your Child (live performance — showcase at the Continental Baths) 2:34
- 4 Could It Be Magic 2:34
- 5 Could It Be Magic 6:50
- 6 Brandy (original Scott English single) 1:29
- 7 Mandy (original first take) 3:47
- 8 It’s a Miracle 4:00
- 9 Sandra (live performance — Carnegie Hall) 4:33
- 10 I Write the Songs Standout 3:54
- 11 As Sure as I’m Standing Here 4:53
- 12 New York City Rhythm 4:44
- 13 Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again (alternate take) 4:45
- 14 All the Time 3:17
- 15 Ready to Take a Chance Again 3:01
- 16 Somewhere in the Night 3:29
- 17 The Old Songs (alternate take) 4:53
- 18 I Don’t Want to Walk Without You 3:56
- 19 If I Should Love Again (alternate take) 5:01
Disc 2
- 1 Copacabana (home cassette of composing the song) 1:32
- 2 Copacabana (At the Copa) Standout 4:05
- 3 Dancin’ Fool 1:18
- 4 I’m Your Man 4:47
- 5 Hey Mambo 2:50
- 6 Big Fun 3:54
- 7 Riders to the Stars (from “Barry Manilow Live”) 4:51
- 8 I Wanna Be Somebody’s Baby (“Barry Manilow Live” outtake) 4:17
- 9 Daybreak (live) 3:51
- 10 Even Now (live performance — Tokyo, Japan) 3:36
- 11 Life Will Go On (live performance — London, England) 3:43
- 12 Memory (from “Live on Broadway”) 4:27
- 13 Ships (from the video “Live on Broadway”) 4:00
- 14 If I Can Dream (from “Live on Broadway”) 4:50
- 15 One Voice (from “Barry Live in Britain”) 3:02
Disc 3
- 1 This One’s for You (demo) 3:08
- 2 Lay Me Down 4:21
- 3 Big City Blues 4:20
- 4 Somewhere Down the Road (demo) 4:07
- 5 A Little Travelling Music, Please 4:25
- 6 You Could Show Me 1:49
- 7 Ave Maria 4:00
- 8 Look to the Rainbow 4:33
- 9 Joey (demo) 3:15
- 10 Please Don’t Be Scared 5:36
- 11 Baby, It’s Cold Outside 5:25
- 12 When October Goes 4:02
- 13 Ain’t It a Shame (outtake from “If I Should Love Again”) 3:36
- 14 Brooklyn Blues 5:11
- 15 How Do I Stop Loving You? (demo) 5:03
- 16 Just Remember (live performance — Los Angeles, California) 3:22
- 17 I Can’t Teach My Old Heart New Tricks 4:02
- 18 Weekend in New England 3:45
Disc 4
- 1 Give My Regards to Broadway (live excerpt from the “Showstoppers” tour — Atlantic City, New Jersey) 3:46
- 2 Send In the Clowns / Looks Like We Made It (live excerpt from the “Showstoppers” tour — Atlantic City, New Jersey) 5:49
- 3 Can’t Smile Without You (alternate first take) 3:07
- 4 Beautiful Music 4:39
- 5 Fugue for Tinhorns 2:50
- 6 My Girl / No One in This World 5:24
- 7 Don’t Talk to Me of Love 4:10
- 8 The Last Duet 4:01
- 9 Wild Places (demo) 4:13
- 10 Never Met a Man I Didn’t Like 4:59
- 11 Who Needs to Dream 3:55
- 12 Read ’em and Weep 5:12
- 13 Let Freedom Ring 4:06
- 14 Let Me Be Your Wings 3:46
- 15 If Tomorrow Never Comes 5:03
- 16 Another Life 4:20
- 17 I Made It Through the Rain (alternate take) 4:20
- 18 The Best of Me 4:05
Disc 5
- 1 Chapel of Love
- 2 Very Strange Medley
- 3 Mandy / Could It Be Magic
- 4 I Write the Songs Standout
- 5 It’s a Miracle / This One’s for You
- 6 Emmy Awards Presentation for Best Comedy/Variety Special
- 7 Daybreak
- 8 Copacabana
- 9 Weekend in New England
- 10 The Old Songs Medley
- 11 When October Goes
- 12 Keep Each Other Warm
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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