The Manilow Collection: Classic Hits

~ Release by Barry Manilow (see all versions of this release, 11 available)

Tracklist

1CD
#TitleArtistLength
1MandyBarry Manilow3:23
2This One’s for YouBarry Manilow3:29
3Weekend in New EnglandBarry Manilow3:48
4Read ’em and Weep
additional recording engineer:
Janfred Arendsen and Arthur Payson
recording engineer:
Greg Edwards
associate producer:
John Jansen
producer:
Jim Steinman
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman, John Jansen and Jim Steinman
bass guitar [bass]:
Dee Murray
drums (drum set):
Nigel Olsson
guitar:
Davey Johnstone
percussion:
Jimmy Maelen
piano:
Sterling Smith
synthesizer:
Roger Powell
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. (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Skyline Studios in New York, United States and Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Noord-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. (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)
Barry Manilow5:26
5Paradise CaféBarry Manilow5:00
6Can’t Smile Without You
assistant engineer:
Derek Dunan
engineer:
Michael DeLugg
producer:
Ron Dante and Barry Manilow
bass guitar:
Will Lee (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Zito (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
guitar:
Mitch Holder (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 (in 1978), Arista Records, Inc. (in 1978) and RCA Records (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, David Martin and Geoff Morrow
publisher:
Copyright Control and Universal/Dick James Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
Barry Manilow3:14
7Ready to Take a Chance Again
lead vocals:
Barry Manilow
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records (in 1978)
recording of:
Ready to Take a Chance Again
lyricist:
Norman Gimbel
composer:
Charles Fox
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
part of:
The 51st Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
Foul Play (1978 film soundtrack)
Barry Manilow3:05
8Looks Like We Made ItBarry Manilow3:35
9Somewhere 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 (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
electric piano:
Paul Shaffer (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
guitar:
Jeff Mirinoff (from 1977-07 until 1977-11)
percussion:
Jimmy Maelen (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. (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
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
Barry Manilow3:28
10Copacabana (At the Copa)Barry Manilow3:56
11Some Kind of FriendBarry Manilow4:05
12Even NowBarry Manilow4:46
13Run to MeBarry Manilow with Dionne Warwick4:36
14It’s a MiracleBarry Manilow3:56
11You’re Lookin’ Hot TonightBarry Manilow4:40
16I Write the SongsBarry Manilow3:56
17Could It Be MagicBarry Manilow6:51
18One VoiceBarry Manilow3:01

Credits

Release

art direction:Ria Lewerke
graphic design:Ben Cziller
illustration:Terry Taylor
manufactured by:BMG Victor Inc.
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Arista Records, Inc. (in 1987)
mastered at:Sterling Sound in Chelsea, New York, New York, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/13947188 [info]
ASIN:JP: B013S53H8A [info]