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The Songs 1975–1990

Barry Manilow · 1990

141 min · 34 tracks · pop music

A nostalgic compilation blending heartfelt ballads with upbeat pop anthems that defined a generation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • dynamic journey of emotional peaks
  • upbeat anthems for celebration
  • late-night reminiscing and storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1990, Barry Manilow was in the midst of his commercial peak, having already released several successful albums. 'The Songs 1975–1990' serves as a retrospective, encapsulating his prolific output and massive appeal during the late 70s and 80s, showcasing hits from his extensive catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
Billy Joel· Paul Anka· Neil Diamond

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 I Write the Songs 3:55
  • 2 One Voice 3:04
  • 3 The Old Songs 4:42
  • 4 I Don’t Want to Walk Without You 3:56
  • 5 Some Good Things Never Last (live) 4:11
  • 6 Somewhere Down the Road 3:59
  • 7 When I Wanted You 3:36
  • 8 Stay (live) 3:30
  • 9 Even Now 3:30
  • 10 Read ’em and Weep 5:26
  • 11 Somewhere in the Night 3:26
  • 12 I Made It Through the Rain 4:24
  • 13 Daybreak 3:08
  • 14 Please Don’t Be Scared 5:36
  • 15 Looks Like We Made It 3:34
  • 16 Some Kind of Friend 4:03
  • 17 Bermuda Triangle 3:46
  • 18 This One’s for You 3:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Mandy 3:22
  • 2 If I Should Love Again (live) 5:23
  • 3 All the Time 3:16
  • 4 Copacabana (At the Copa) 5:45
  • 5 Keep Each Other Warm 4:35
  • 6 Weekend in New England 3:47
  • 7 Lonely Together 4:21
  • 8 Can’t Smile Without You 3:13
  • 9 Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again 3:50
  • 10 Could It Be Magic 6:48
  • 11 Brooklyn Blues 5:10
  • 12 Who Needs to Dream 3:55
  • 13 Ready to Take a Chance Again 3:03
  • 14 If I Can Dream (live) 4:30
  • 15 Ships 4:01
  • 16 London 5:21

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