Product Details
Ultimate Manilow [BMG] (CD)Album Notes
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| Personnel includes: Barry Manilow (vocals, arranger, keyboards). |
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| Producers: Barry Manilow, Ron Dante. |
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| Compilation producer: Steve Bartels. |
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| Recorded between 1973 and 1984. Includes liner notes by David Wild. |
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| All tracks have been digitally remastered. |
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| Barry Manilow's commercial heyday may have been confined from the mid-'70s to early '80s, but the true testament to his unflagging popularity is the fact that this 2002 compilation debuted in the Top 5 of Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. This 20-pack of classic pop features all of the Brooklyn native's big hits starting with the 1974 chart-topper "Mandy" right through to 1982's "Somewhere Down The Road". Anyone who remotely remembers the '70s will feel like they've stepped into a time machine when they hear radio staples like "It's A Miracle", "Looks Like We Made It", "Can't Smile Without You" and "Copacabana (At The Copa)". |
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| Widely recognized for multiple talents that include formidable musical chops, production skills, and song writing, Manilow's genius can be heard in his use of a Chopin prelude in "Could It Be Magic," and in the melancholy "When October Goes," featuring Johnny Mandel lyrics donated by his widow. Manilow's eye for a great song also found him scoring great chart success with songs written by others including Beach Boy Bruce Johnston's "I Write The Songs" and former Mott The Hoople frontman Ian Hunter's "Ships". |
Album Details
| Album Title | Ultimate Manilow [BMG] |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Mono/Stereo | Stereo |
| Studio/Live | Studio |
| Label | Arista Records (USA) |
| Catalog Number | 10600 |
| Release Date | 02/05/2002 |
| Import | No |
| UPC | 078221060028 |
Artist/Group
| Overview |
| To many the very embodiment of the soft rock and middle-of-the-road genres, Barry Manilow became an international superstar in the 1970s with a string of hits combining heart-on-sleeve sentiment and finely crafted songs with slick, highly orchestrated production. His ultra-showbiz image (which was likely influenced by his early days as musical director for Bette Midler), appealed to an extremely wide audience. Although Manilow has long been regarded as the antithesis of hip, there is no denying his considerable talent, and his fans are among the most loyal (some might say fanatical) in pop music. |
| Definitive Albums |
| Barry Manilow II |
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| Even Now |
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| This One's For You |
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| Trying to Get the Feeling |
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| Ultimate Manilow [BMG] |
Also See
| Performers |
| Coil, Pat; Davis, Sammy, Jr.; Martin, Dean; Original Soundtrack; Various Artists; Waldman, Randy |
| Albums |
| A Tribute to Barry Manilow; The Music of Barry Manilow; The Pebble and the Penguin; The String Quartet Tribute to Barry Manilow; This One's For You; Thumbelina |
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 | Ultimate Marshmallow...
by knotheadusc, 6/24/2007 |
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Pros: Most of Manilow's hits. Good production quality. Lots of songs.
Cons: Too many songs sound the same. A little goes a long way.
The Bottom Line: If you're a casual Manilow fan, this CD will probably more than satisfy your needs.
Review: Heh heh heh... I happened to glance down quickly at the title of the Epinions page for Barry Manilow
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| | Worth every penny.
by abated, 2/2/2003 |
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Pros: The best of the best Barry Manilow. A Classic.
Cons: Contains some obscure tracks only long-time fans may be familiar with.
The Bottom Line: A classic collection for all - whether you are a die hard fan or just a casual listener. You won't be disappointed. Buy it!
Review: A must-have for any Barry Manilow fan or even those who aren't sure of their fan status. Manilow's m
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| | Oh Barry - The Greatest Hits of Barry Manilow All In One
by bekkabunny, 6/12/2002 |
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Pros: A variety of Manilow Favorites
Cons: Some songs left out, some songs shouldn't be on the CD
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for Barry's GREATEST HITS, try one of his Greatest Hits albums - this album is missing some of his best work.
Review: The first time I heard his voice, I fell in love. So soothing, powerful, and full of feeling. I di
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