Barry Manilow Classics

~ Release by Barry Manilow (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

| |
1CD
#TitleRatingLength
1Mandy
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Young (drums)
electric piano:
Jon Stroll
guitar:
Charlie Brown (guitarist)
piano and background vocals and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante
strings arranger:
Joe Renzetti (US film composer, session musician)
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bell Records (50s-70s US/UK pop, later became Arista) (in 1974) and Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1975, in 1979)
cover recording of:
Brandy (more popularly known as Mandy) (in 1974)
lyricist:
Scott English
composer:
Richard Kerr
publisher:
Chappell Morris (publisher), Chappell/Morris Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Morris Music Inc, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
43:35
2Something’s Comin’ Up
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
congas:
Norman Pride
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Young (drums)
electric piano:
Jon Stroll
guitar:
Charlie Brown (guitarist) and Stuart Scharf
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Joe Renzetti (US film composer, session musician)
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1974)
edit of:
Something’s Comin’ Up by Barry Manilow
recording of:
Something’s Coming Up
lyricist and composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Universal Music Careers and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
42:49
3It’s a Miracle
recording of:
It’s a Miracle
lyricist:
Marty Panzer (in 1974)
composer:
Barry Manilow (in 1974)
publisher:
SwaneeBravo! Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4:00
4Could It Be Magic
recording engineer and mixer:
Elliot Scheiner
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
acoustic guitar:
Stuart Scharff
bass guitar [bass]:
Stu Woods (bass guitarist)
congas:
Norman Pride
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Adrienne Anderson, Ron Dante, Robert Danz, Kathe Green, Jane Schekter, Gail Kantor, Laurel Massé, Merle Miller, Pamela Pentony, Sheilah Rae and Jane Stuart (vocalist)
conductor:
Barry Manilow
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1973)
recorded at and mixed at:
A&R Sound Studios (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States
remixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1975-04)
remix of:
Could It Be Magic (original 1973 mix) by Barry Manilow
recording of:
Could It Be Magic
lyricist:
Adrienne Anderson
additional composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (Frédéric Chopin, composer)
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Angeldust Music (ended), Kamikazee Music (ended), EMI Longitude Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
is based on:
Prélude no. 20 in C minor, op. 28: Largo
version of:
Could It Be Magic (original Featherbed single version)
36:51
5I Am Your Child
recording engineer:
Jerome Gasper
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
mixer:
Elliot Scheiner
acoustic guitar:
Stuart Scharff
bass guitar [bass]:
Russell George (bassist/violinist)
piano:
Barry Manilow
vocals and conductor:
Barry Manilow
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Bell Records (50s-70s US/UK pop, later became Arista) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Associated Sound Studios (New York City) in New York, United States
mixed at:
A&R Sound Studios (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
I Am Your Child
lyricist:
Marty Panzer
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Kamikazee Music (ended), Kamakazi Music Corporation, SwaneeBravo! Music, Universal Music Careers and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
42:19
6I Write the Songs
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Steve Donaghey
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Charlie Brown (guitarist) and Sid McGinnis (American musician and guitarist)
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante, Barry Manilow and The Flashy Ladies (vocal trio, often worked with Barry Manilow)
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Gerald Alters
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States and Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
cover recording of:
I Write the Songs (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
Bruce Johnston (US singer‐songwriter, member of The Beach Boys) (in 1975)
publisher:
Artists Music, Inc. and BMG Songs, Inc.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
43:56
7You’re Leavin’ Too Soon
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Steve Donaghey
congas and shakers:
Jimmy Maeulen (percussion)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Charlie Brown (guitarist) and Sid McGinnis (American musician and guitarist)
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
pedal steel guitar:
Sid McGinnis (American musician and guitarist)
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante, Barry Manilow and The Flashy Ladies (vocal trio, often worked with Barry Manilow)
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States and Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
You’re Leavin’ Too Soon (in 1975)
lyricist:
Enoch Anderson (songwriter, lyricist)
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Kamakazi Music Corporation and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
53:33
8Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
co-producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Steve Donaghey
bongos and congas:
Jimmy Maeulen (percussion)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Charlie Brown (guitarist) and Sid McGinnis (American musician and guitarist)
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante, Barry Manilow and The Flashy Ladies (vocal trio, often worked with Barry Manilow)
vocals:
Barry Manilow
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Gerald Alters
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1975, in 1976)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States and Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again (version as recorded by Barry Manilow) (in 1975)
lyricist and composer:
David Pomeranz (in 1975)
publisher:
Upward Spiral Entertainment Inc., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
version of:
Tryin’ to Get the Feeling (original version as recorded by David Pomeranz)
43:53
9This One’s for You
recording engineer:
Michael Delugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Steven Donaghey
drums (drum set):
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Dennis Farac and Richard Resnicoff
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Gerald Alters
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1976)
recorded at and mixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
This One’s for You (in 1976)
lyricist:
Marty Panzer (in 1976)
composer:
Barry Manilow (in 1976)
publisher:
SwaneeBravo! Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
53:31
10Weekend in New England
recording engineer:
Michael Delugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Steven Donaghey
drums (drum set):
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Richard Resnicoff
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
piano:
Barry Manilow
vocals:
Barry Manilow
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Gerald Alters
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1976)
recorded at and mixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
A Weekend in New England (in 1976)
lyricist and composer:
Randy Edelman (American score composer)
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc.
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
53:48
11All the Time
recording engineer:
Michael Delugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar:
Steven Donaghey
drums (drum set):
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Dennis Farac and Richard Resnicoff
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
piano:
Barry Manilow
vocals:
Barry Manilow
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Gerald Alters
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1976)
recorded at and mixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
All the Time (in 1976)
lyricist:
Barry Manilow and Marty Panzer
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Kamakazi Music Corporation, SwaneeBravo! Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
43:19
12Looks Like We Made It
recording engineer:
Michael Delugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Steven Donaghey
drums (drum set):
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Richard Resnicoff
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Gerald Alters
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1976)
recorded at and mixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Looks Like We Made It (in 1976)
lyricist:
Will Jennings
composer:
Richard Kerr
publisher:
Concord Songs Ltd., Irving Music (BMI) and Irving Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
43:34
2CD
#TitleRatingLength
1New York City Rhythm
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Steve Donaghey
bongos, congas and shakers:
Jimmy Maeulen (percussion)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Lee Gurst
guitar:
Charlie Brown (guitarist) and Sid McGinnis (American musician and guitarist)
keyboard:
Alan Axelrod
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante, Barry Manilow and The Flashy Ladies (vocal trio, often worked with Barry Manilow)
strings arranger:
Norman Harris (American Philly Soul guitarist, producer, and songwriter)
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States and Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
New York City Rhythm (in 1975)
lyricist:
Marty Panzer
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
SwaneeBravo! Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
44:44
2Daybreak
recording engineer:
Michael Delugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
congas:
Carlos Martin (He was a New York-based soul/disco percussionist including congas, timbales & bongos)
drums (drum set):
Ron Zito
guitar:
Gerry Friedman (guitar, session musician) and David Spinozza
keyboard:
Paul Schaeffer (pianist, bandleader, Dave Letterman's sidekick)
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Ron Dante, Lady Flash (vocal trio, often worked with Barry Manilow) and Barry Manilow
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Charlie Calello
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1976)
recorded at and mixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Daybreak (in 1976)
lyricist:
Adrienne Anderson
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
43:09
3Can’t Smile Without You
assistant engineer:
Derek Dunan
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Zito (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
guitar:
Mitch Holder (guitarist) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
keyboard:
Bill Mays (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
percussion:
Allan Estes (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
piano and background vocals and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
background vocals:
Ron Dante (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
orchestrator:
Artie Butler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records (not an imprint, use “Arista” for release labels) (in 1978), Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1978) and RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1978)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
part of:
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1978 (number: 27)
cover recording of:
Can’t Smile Without You (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
lyricist and composer:
Chris Arnold (songwriter with Butterscotch/The Stream of Consciousness), David Martin (UK songwriter and Butterscotch member) and Geoff Morrow (Butterscotch/Ammo)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Universal/Dick James Music Ltd. (fka Dick James Music Ltd.)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4.653:14
4Even Now
assistant engineer:
Derek Dunan
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
co-producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Zito (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
guitar:
Mitch Holder (guitarist) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
keyboard:
Bill Mays (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
background vocals:
Ron Dante (from 1977-07 until 1977-11) and Barry Manilow (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
vocals:
Barry Manilow
orchestrator:
Artie Butler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1978)
recorded at:
A&M Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
recording of:
Even Now (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
written in:
Golden Beach, Florida, United States (in 1977)
lyricist:
Marty Panzer (in 1977)
composer:
Barry Manilow (in 1977)
publisher:
SwaneeBravo! Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
43:30
5Copacabana (At the Copa)
recording of:
Copacabana (original 1978 disco/pop song)
lyricist:
Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Appoggiatura Music, Inc., Camp Songs Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
part of:
Copacabana (1985 TV film soundtrack)
part of:
Foul Play (1978 film soundtrack)
5:45
6Ready to Take a Chance Again
lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records (not an imprint, use “Arista” for release labels) (in 1978)
recording of:
Ready to Take a Chance Again
lyricist:
Norman Gimbel
composer:
Charles Fox (film/TV composer, also Latin pianist)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Melody and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
part of:
The 51st Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Foul Play (1978 film soundtrack)
3:03
7Sweet Life
recording engineer:
Jerome Gasper
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
mixer:
Elliot Scheiner
bass guitar [bass]:
Russell George (bassist/violinist)
congas:
Norman Pride
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
electric guitar:
Dick Frank
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Gail Kantor, Melissa Manchester and Merle Miller
conductor:
Barry Manilow
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1973)
recorded at:
Associated Sound Studios (New York City) in New York, United States
mixed at:
A&R Sound Studios (third studio, 322 West 48th Street, closed in 1989) in New York, New York, United States
remixed at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1975-04)
remix of:
Sweet Life (original 1973 mix) by Barry Manilow
recording of:
Sweet Life
lyricist and composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Pocket Full of Tunes, Inc. (ended), Kamakazi Music Corporation and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
43:51
8Somewhere in the Night
assistant engineer:
Derek Dunan
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar:
Bob Babbitt (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
drums (drum set):
Jimmy Young (drums) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
electric piano:
Paul Shaffer (pianist, bandleader, Dave Letterman's sidekick) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
guitar:
Jeff Mirinoff (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
percussion:
Jimmy Maelen (percussion) (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
piano and background vocals and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
background vocals:
Ron Dante (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
orchestrator:
Dick Behrke
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1978)
recorded at:
Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
cover recording of:
Somewhere in the Night (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
lyricist:
Will Jennings (in 1975)
composer:
Richard Kerr (in 1975)
publisher:
Imagem Songs Ltd. and Irving Music (BMI)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
53:28
9Ships
cover recording of:
Ships
lyricist and composer:
Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople)
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Ian Hunter Music Inc. and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
14:03
10One Voice
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
drums (drum set):
Ed Greene (drummer)
percussion:
Alan Estes
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker
background vocals and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
orchestrator:
Artie Butler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Allen Zentz Mastering in San Clemente, California, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
One Voice
lyricist and composer:
Barry Manilow
premiered at:
Barry Manilow at The Bottom Line (1980-01-06) (rehearsal)
publisher:
Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
33:04
11I Made It Through the Rain
engineer:
Murray McFadden
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar:
Lou Shoch
drums (drum set):
Bud Harner (executive; drummer)
guitar:
John Pondel
percussion:
Ken Park (US jazz percussionist)
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
Rhodes piano:
Robert Marullo
synthesizer:
Barry Manilow and Robert Marullo
background vocals:
Kevin DiSimone, Robin Grean, Jimmy Haas (James Edwin Haas, lead vocal "Happy Days" theme song), James Jolis, Jon Joyce (vocalist) and Pat Henderson
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Victor Vanacore
arranger:
Barry Manilow and Victor Vanacore
concertmaster:
Sid Sharp
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1980)
recorded at:
Evergreen Recording Studios in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Criteria Recording Studios in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
I Made It Through the Rain (Barry Manilow’s 1980 version with revised lyrics) (in 1980)
additional lyricist:
Jack Feldman, Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman
lyricist:
Drey Shepperd (lyricist, worked with Gerard Kenny)
composer:
Gerard Kenny
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., D&J Arlon Enterprises Ltd. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
version of:
Made It Thru the Rain (Gerard Kenny’s original 1979 version)
4.354:27
12The Old Songs
assistant engineer:
Gary Boatner (engineer) and Ira Seigal
engineer:
Michael Delugg
associate producer:
Michael Delugg
producer:
Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Carl Sealove
drums (drum set):
Bud Harner (executive; drummer)
guitar:
John Pondel
keyboard:
Victor Vanacore
percussion:
Robert Forte (percussionist)
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
synthesizer:
Robert Marullo
background vocals:
Bill Champlin, Tom Kelly (songwriter) and Richard Page (singer-songwriter; former lead singer & bassist of Mr. Mister)
arranger:
Barry Manilow
orchestrator:
Artie Butler
concertmaster:
Sid Sharp
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1981)
recorded at and mixed at:
United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
The Old Songs
writer:
Buddy Kaye and David Pomeranz
publisher:
Budd Music Corp., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Upward Spiral Entertainment Inc., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and 渡辺音楽出版 (Watanabe Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Japanese publisher, 1962–present)
34:35
3CD
#TitleRatingLength
1Somewhere Down the Road
engineer:
Michael Delugg
associate producer:
Michael Delugg
producer:
Barry Manilow
lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1981)
cover recording of:
Somewhere Down the Road
lyricist:
Cynthia Weil
composer:
Tom Snow (US keyboardist/songwriter)
publisher:
Dyad Music Ltd., Mann and Weil Songs, Inc., Snow Music and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
4:01
2Stay
assistant engineer:
Rick Polakow
engineer:
Bill Drescher (Producer and sound engineer)
associate producer:
Bill Drescher (Producer and sound engineer)
producer:
Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Dennis Belfield
drums (drum set):
Bud Harner (executive; drummer)
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
percussion:
Alan Estes
piano:
Victor Vanacore
synthesizer:
Robert Marullo
background vocals:
Kevin DiSimone, Pat Henderson, Muffy Hendrix and James Jolis
lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
conductor:
Victor Vanacore
arranger:
Barry Manilow and Victor Vanacore
orchestrator:
Victor Vanacore
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, United States
recording of:
Stay (Barry Manilow’s 1982 version with revised lyrics)
writer:
Kevin DiSimone, James Jolis and Barry Manilow
publisher:
American League Music, Dante Music (US work publisher), Jolisongs Ltd. and Music & Media International, Inc.
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
version of:
Stay (original 1981 version as recorded by Ray, Goodman & Brown)
43:59
3Some Kind of Friend
assistant engineer:
Rick Polakow
engineer:
Bill Drescher (Producer and sound engineer)
associate producer:
Bill Drescher (Producer and sound engineer)
producer:
Barry Manilow
bass guitar [bass]:
Dennis Belfield
drums (drum set):
Ed Greene (drummer)
guitar:
John Goux and Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
synthesizer and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
background vocals:
Steve George (US keyboardist for Mr. Mister & Pages), Tom Kelly (songwriter), Barry Manilow and Richard Page (singer-songwriter; former lead singer & bassist of Mr. Mister)
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Allen Zentz Recording in Encino, California, United States
recording of:
Some Kind of Friend (in 1982)
lyricist:
Adrienne Anderson (in 1982)
composer:
Barry Manilow (in 1982)
publisher:
Townsway Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
4.54:06
4Read ’em and Weep
additional recording engineer:
Janfred Arendsen and Arthur Payson
recording engineer:
Greg Edwards (engineer)
associate producer:
John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer)
producer:
Jim Steinman
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman, John Jansen (US recording engineer and producer) and Jim Steinman
bass guitar [bass]:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
percussion:
Jimmy Maelen (percussion)
piano:
Sterling Smith
synthesizer:
Roger Powell (US musician, programmer, and columnist, band "Utopia")
background vocals:
Rory Dodd, Holly Sherwood and Eric Troyer
lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
arranger:
Jim Steinman and The Band
background vocals arranger:
Rory Dodd, Holly Sherwood and Eric Troyer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Skyline Studios in New York, United States and Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Noord-Holland (North Holland), Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Rumbo Recorders in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Read ’em and Weep (Barry Manilow’s 1983 version, with altered lyrics in the second verse)
lyricist and composer:
Jim Steinman
publisher:
Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919) (from 1981 to present), Neverland Music Publishing Company (from 1981 to present) and Peg Music Company (from 1981 to present)
version of:
Read ’em and Weep (Meat Loaf’s original 1981 version)
2.55:28
5Brooklyn Blues
recording engineer:
Harry Maslin and John Van Nest
assistant engineer:
Spencer Chrislu and Squeak Stone
producer:
Eddie Arkin and Barry Manilow
mixer:
John Van Nest
flugelhorn:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
keyboard:
Eddie Arkin
piano and lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
tenor saxophone:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
background vocals:
Gary Falcone, Jon Joyce (vocalist) and Joe Pizzulo
performer:
Tom Scott (saxophonist, Blues Brothers, LA Express, Starsky & Hutch)
arranger:
Eddie Arkin and Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1987)
recorded at and mixed at:
Image Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Brooklyn Blues
lyricist:
Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Appoggiatura Music, Inc., Camp Songs Music and Universal Music Careers
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
45:11
6Hey Mambo
recording engineer:
Michael Delugg and Eric Schilling
additional engineer:
Michel Sauvage
assistant engineer:
Dana Horowitz (Engineer) and Teresa Verplanck (Engineer)
producer:
Eddie Arkin, Emilio and The Jerks and Barry Manilow
brass [horns]:
The Caliente Brass
solo timbales:
Tito Puente
solo trumpet:
Luis Perico Ortiz
additional background vocals:
Lawrence Dermer (producer, singer-songwriter, synthesizer player), Eddie Arkin and Joe Galdo (US drummer & percussionist)
vocals:
August Darnell (singer, songwriter) and Barry Manilow
performer:
Kid Creole and the Coconuts
brass [horns] arranger:
Jerry Hey and Luis Perico Ortiz
percussion arranger:
Luis Perico Ortiz
arranger:
Lawrence Dermer (producer, singer-songwriter, synthesizer player), Joe Galdo (US drummer & percussionist) and Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States and Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
mixed at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States
recording of:
Hey Mambo
lyricist:
Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman
composer:
Tom Kelly (songwriter) and Barry Manilow
publisher:
Appoggiatura Music, Inc., Camp Songs Music, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP), Universal Music Careers, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
32:55
7When October Goes
assistant recording engineer:
Deni King (engineer)
recording engineer:
Michael Braunstein
producer:
Barry Manilow
baritone saxophone:
Gerry Mulligan
double bass [bass]:
George Duvivier
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer)
guitar:
Mundell Lowe
piano:
Barry Manilow and Bill Mays
Rhodes piano:
Bill Mays
vocals:
Barry Manilow
arranger:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1984)
recorded at:
Westlake Studio “C” in West Hollywood, California, United States
recording of:
When October Goes
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Barry Manilow (in 1983-11)
premiered at:
Barry Manilow at Universal Amphitheatre (1983-12-27)
publisher:
Johnny Mercer Music Publishing, Inc., Townsway Music, Universal Music Careers, WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
44:05
8Dirt Cheap
producer:
Eddie Arkin and Barry Manilow
vocals:
Barry Manilow
arranger:
Eddie Arkin and Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1989)
recording of:
Dirt Cheap
lyricist:
Enoch Anderson (songwriter, lyricist)
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Catapult Music, Universal Music Careers, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:49
9Keep Each Other Warm
programming:
Martyn Phillips (producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist)
producer:
Paul Staveley O’Duffy
guitar:
Robert J. McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders)
keyboard:
Wix (UK / Paul Wickens)
percussion:
Luis Jardime
background vocals:
Dee Lewis
lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
chorus master:
Paul Bateman (conductor)
strings arranger:
David Bedford (composer) and Paul Staveley O’Duffy
arranger:
Paul Staveley O’Duffy
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1989)
produced for:
Spitfire Productions, Ltd.
recorded at and mixed at:
Angel Recording Studios in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom, Lillie Yard Studio in Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom, Sarm West Recording Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom, The Complex Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States and The Manor in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
cover recording of:
Keep Each Other Warm
writer:
Andy Hill (English producer & songwriter) and Peter Sinfield
publisher:
Pillarview B.V. and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
34:37
10If We Only Have Love
vocals:
Barry Manilow
cover recording of:
If We Only Have Love
lyricist and composer:
Jacques Brel
translator:
Eric Blau and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music, Éditions Jacques Brel, Intersong (publisher), Mort Shuman Songs, Unichappell Music, Inc. and Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
translated version of:
Quand on n’a que l’amour
43:51
11Joey
recording of:
Joey
lyricist:
Enoch Anderson (songwriter, lyricist)
composer:
Barry Manilow
3:17
12Singin’ With the Big Bands
producer:
Barry Manilow and Phil Ramone
assistant mixer:
Mike Kloster
mixer:
Don Murray (producer / engineer)
vocals:
Barry Manilow
conductor:
Artie Butler
arranger:
Artie Butler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records, Inc. (manufacturing and distribution company, do not add releases here) (in 1994)
mixed at:
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Singin’ With the Big Bands
lyricist:
Bruce Sussman
composer:
Barry Manilow
publisher:
Appoggiatura Music, Inc., BMPI Music, Universal Music Careers and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
32:27

Credits

Release

photography:Jeff Katz (photographer)
design:Don Haugen
manufactured by:BMG Special Products, Inc. (for copyrights use only)
distributed by:EDI
copyrighted (©) by:EDI (in 2004)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:BMG Special Products, Inc. (for copyrights use only) (in 2004)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/11801271 [info]