The Essential Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow · 2005
135 min · 34 tracks · pop music
A vibrant collection blending heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop anthems, showcasing Barry Manilow's signature melodrama and lush arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mandy Start here — This track marked Manilow's breakthrough hit and remains one of his most enduring songs, characterized by its emotional delivery and sweeping melodies.
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I Write the Songs — As a self-referential anthem, this song not only showcases Manilow's songwriting prowess but also reflects on the act of creating music itself.
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Copacabana (At the Copa) — This theatrical narrative track combines storytelling with a catchy chorus, illustrating Manilow's flair for dramatic performance and pop appeal.
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Looks Like We Made It — This song exemplifies Manilow's ability to blend poignant lyrics with a lush arrangement, capturing themes of love and perseverance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- upbeat tracks for joyful moments
- heartfelt ballads for reflection
- dynamic collection for varied moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — Comprehensive collection that introduces new listeners to Manilow's key works.
- Themes
- 1970s nostalgia· theatrical storytelling· heartfelt ballads
- Career context
- Released in 2005, The Essential Barry Manilow serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Manilow's illustrious career, spanning over three decades since his debut in the early 1970s. This album arrived during a resurgence of interest in classic pop artists and highlights key hits from his earlier albums, including the iconic Mandy and Copacabana.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Mandy Start here 3:21
- 2 It’s a Miracle (single edit) 3:44
- 3 Could It Be Magic 4:18
- 4 I Write the Songs 3:55
- 5 Bandstand Boogie 2:50
- 6 Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again 3:49
- 7 Beautiful Music 4:36
- 8 This One’s for You 3:29
- 9 Weekend in New England 3:45
- 10 Jump Shout Boogie 2:55
- 11 Looks Like We Made It 3:33
- 12 Daybreak (live) 3:42
- 13 New York City Rhythm (live) 3:51
- 14 Can’t Smile Without You 3:12
- 15 Even Now 3:30
- 16 Copacabana (At the Copa) 5:44
- 17 Ready to Take a Chance Again 3:02
Disc 2
- 1 Somewhere in the Night 3:28
- 2 Ships 4:00
- 3 When I Wanted You 3:35
- 4 I Don’t Want to Walk Without You 3:57
- 5 One Voice 3:03
- 6 I Made It Through the Rain 4:24
- 7 Lonely Together 4:19
- 8 The Old Songs 4:39
- 9 Somewhere Down the Road 4:00
- 10 Memory 4:56
- 11 Some Kind of Friend 4:03
- 12 Read ’em and Weep 5:25
- 13 When October Goes 4:00
- 14 I’m Your Man (club mix) 6:11
- 15 Brooklyn Blues 5:09
- 16 Hey Mambo 2:52
- 17 I’d Really Love to See You Tonight (up‐tempo mix) 3:53
What to play next
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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