Ultimate Manilow cover

Ultimate Manilow

Barry Manilow · 2002

77 min · 20 tracks · pop music

A rich tapestry of orchestral pop ballads that evoke nostalgia and romance through heartfelt melodies.

Why this album works

This album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and achieved Gold certification, reflecting its commercial success. It also helped solidify Manilow's status as a quintessential pop balladeer, influencing subsequent artists in the soft rock genre.
Best for
steady melodic journey throughout nostalgic reflections on romance heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
Context
Released in 2002, 'Ultimate Manilow' is a career retrospective for Barry Manilow, marking over three decades of his contributions to pop music. This compilation showcases his most beloved hits following his resurgence in popularity during the late 1990s with a new generation of fans.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mandy Standout 3:17
  • 2 It’s a Miracle 3:51
  • 3 Could It Be Magic 6:47
  • 4 I Write the Songs Standout 3:50
  • 5 Bandstand Boogie 2:50
  • 6 Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again 3:50
  • 7 This One’s for You 3:26
  • 8 Weekend in New England 3:45
  • 9 Looks Like We Made It 3:32
  • 10 Daybreak 3:05
  • 11 Can’t Smile Without You 3:07
  • 12 Even Now 3:26
  • 13 Copacabana (At the Copa) Standout 5:40
  • 14 Somewhere in the Night 3:23
  • 15 Ready to Take a Chance Again 2:57
  • 16 Ships 4:00
  • 17 I Made It Through the Rain 4:19
  • 18 The Old Songs 4:41
  • 19 When October Goes 3:58
  • 20 Somewhere Down the Road 3:59

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