The Essential Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow · 2005
135 min · 34 tracks · pop music
A nostalgic collection of heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop anthems reflecting the essence of classic American music.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its commercial success, showcasing Manilow's ability to remain relevant decades after his initial rise, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also highlights his influence on adult contemporary music and solidifies his status as a staple of American pop culture through beloved classics.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'The Essential Barry Manilow' serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Manilow's career, following his peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. This compilation comes after a series of successful albums and showcases his enduring appeal as a pop music icon, encapsulating timeless hits that have defined 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 Mandy Standout 3:21
- 2 It’s a Miracle (single edit) 3:44
- 3 Could It Be Magic 4:18
- 4 I Write the Songs Standout 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) Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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