Released 19 years ago this September
The Greatest Songs of the Seventies
Barry Manilow · 2007
68 min · 18 tracks · pop music
A nostalgic journey through the soft melodies and heartfelt lyrics of 1970s pop classics, reimagined with Manilow's signature style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- steady pacing for relaxation
- heartfelt reflections on love
- acoustic warmth for cozy evenings
- emotional connection through storytelling
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2007, 'The Greatest Songs of the Seventies' arrived during a period where Barry Manilow was revisiting his musical roots after decades of chart success. This album followed his prior studio effort and marked a significant return to covers, reflecting both nostalgia and a homage to the songs that shaped his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Way We Were 2:53
- 2 My Eyes Adored You 3:33
- 3 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:55
- 4 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? 3:31
- 5 It Never Rains in Southern California 3:49
- 6 You’ve Got a Friend 4:44
- 7 He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother 3:57
- 8 Sailing 4:36
- 9 The Long and Winding Road 3:29
- 10 (They Long to Be) Close to You 3:40
- 11 If 2:49
- 12 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 4:06
- 13 Mandy (acoustic) 3:24
- 14 Weekend in New England (acoustic) 3:46
- 15 Copacabana (At the Copa) (acoustic) 4:02
- 16 Even Now (acoustic) 3:38
- 17 Looks Like We Made It (acoustic) 3:33
- 18 I Write the Songs (acoustic) 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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