This One's for You
Barry Manilow · 1976
38 min · 11 tracks · pop music
Uplifting pop ballads blend with jazzy rhythms, underscored by Manilow's emotive vocal delivery.
Why this album works
'This One's for You' reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and features some of Manilow's most enduring hits. The album's success not only highlighted his songwriting ability but also contributed significantly to the soft rock genre, influencing countless artists who followed in his footsteps.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo uplifting vibes sing-along moments with friends for cozy evenings
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'This One's for You' was Barry Manilow's fourth studio album and marked his commercial peak as he transitioned from a successful songwriter to a pop icon. This album followed the hit 'If I Should Love Again,' solidifying his popularity and establishing him as a staple of 1970s pop music.
- 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.
- 1 This One’s for You Standout 3:29
- 2 Daybreak 3:07
- 3 You Oughta Be Home With Me 3:12
- 4 Jump Shout Boogie 3:04
- 5 Weekend in New England Standout 3:45
- 6 Riders to the Stars 3:37
- 7 Let Me Go 3:58
- 8 Looks Like We Made It Standout 3:34
- 9 Say the Words 2:51
- 10 All the Time 3:17
- 11 (Why Don’t You) See the Show Again 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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