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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 listen to this

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.
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Ultimate Manilow is an album by Barry Manilow, released in 2002. A rich tapestry of orchestral pop ballads that evoke nostalgia and romance through heartfelt melodies. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ultimate Manilow sound like?

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

What makes Ultimate Manilow by Barry Manilow notable?

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. 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.

Who is Ultimate Manilow for?

Ultimate Manilow works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, nostalgic reflections on romance and heartfelt sing-alongs with friends.

How many songs are on Ultimate Manilow?

Ultimate Manilow has 20 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.

Tracklist

20 tracks·77:53

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

Release Date

January 1, 2002

Genre

pop music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

77 min 53 sec