Ultimate Manilow [Import]

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A Completely Different "Ultimate Manilow" with Eight Variant Tracks: "Let's Hang On", "Read Em and WEEP", "Bermuda Triangle", "Some Kind of Friend", "You're Lookin Hot Tonight", "Moonlight Serenade", "Strangers in the Night" and "Blue".

Tracks:

Mandy
It's A Miracle
Could It Be Magic
I Write The Songs
Bandstand Boogie
Tryin' To Get The Feeling
This One's For You
Weekend In New England
Looks Like We Made It
Daybreak
Can't Smile Without You
Even Now
Copacabana (At The Copa)
Somewhere In The Night
Ready To Take A Chance Again
Ships
I Made It Through The Rain
The Old Songs
When October Goes
Somewhere Down The Road

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There's a cynical adage that argues if you stand still long enough, history will eventually catch up with you. It's tempting to say that about Barry Manilow, an artist whose stubborn, quarter-century dedication to old-fashioned song craft and musical melodrama has earned him few critical praises but a loyal worldwide following in the millions. When a cult of 20-something would-be lounge lizards tried to cash in on Manilow's shtick in the 1990s, they distanced themselves from its emotional potency with telling dollops of irony and retro-hip cynicism--anything to keep from looking too sincere. This album serves up the high points of Manilow's long, successful career, rightly focusing on the long string of '70s hits that built both his legend and record label. They're a body of songs whose solid craftsmanship is undeniable, but it's Manilow's sincerity that crucially sells them--indeed, he didn't write "I Write the Songs," but who could doubt him? It's an odd tribute that much here--"Mandy," "Looks Like We Made It," "Copacabana," et. al.--has become the palette for a popular entertainment spectrum that somehow encompasses endless hotel piano bars on one flank and TV sketch-com parody on the other. Good to remember that kitsch, by definition, requires a deep and lasting impact on the culture. Manilow hasn't just embraced the "K" word; he's reveled in it with a smile--how could one frown through "Bandstand Boogie" and "Copa" anyway?--and elevated it to something approaching the transcendental through his sheer, joyous force of will. And if his latter work has been unabashedly nostalgic, how could anyone be surprised? --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Ultimate Manilow.......2007-07-10

Wonderful!!! The DVD of Ultimate Manilow performed at the Kodak Theatre is very good. I would highly recommend getting the DVD.

Typical Manilow.......2007-03-04

If you loved his stuff when you first heard it, you will love this one as well.

A great Piece.......2007-02-22

This collection costs less than most other Manilow sets but still manages to include all of the essentials. The sound quality is fantastic- Until picking this up, I was forced to rely upon tapes from the early 1980's to get my fix. The mastery here is spot on and only further compliments the ageless style of Barry's music.

Put Simply - I love it!.......2007-01-28

I grew up listening to Manilow, one of my first LPs being his double live album. I cannot listen to his music and be in a bad mood. I guess you either love him or hate him; I love him. He was such a big part of my preteen and teen years and helps me recapture a little bit of innocence. Just enjoy him for what he is- a great entertainer.

Singing voice that mind gets warm.......2007-01-24

It is a famous piece of music collection which keeps being eternally heard.

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41 Tracks--YES!

Ultimate Live

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Live in Britain
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Ultimate Manilow
Barry Manilow - First and Farewell

ASIN: B000AANW3M
Release Date: 2007-02-13

Album Description

Ultimate Live is the perfect companion piece to Ultimate Manilow. A 2CD live collection of his greatest hits plus a few unreleased tracks, including songs from his musical Harmony. With over 2 hours of spectacular songs and chat, this is a must have album for Manilow fans everywhere. 41 tracks total including 'Copacabana', 'I Write The Songs', 'Mandy', 'Even Now', 'It's A Miracle', 'Could It Be Magic' and many more. Barry Manilow-Ultimate Live: it's the next best thing to being there! Sony. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

41 Tracks--YES!.......2007-04-12

This CD is the same as the "2 Nights Live" CD--even same little 24 page booklet, chocked full of photos. There are 2 CDs, totaling 41 tracks, from the 2002 Tour! Whaddah great buy! These 2 CDs give you 5918 minutes on CD 1 and 5981 minutes on CD 2, totaling 11,899 minutes of listening time! (Hey! Check it out! 5918 vs. 5981. What's the odds of that happening again!?)

The song selection is great! An outstanding set of 2 CDs, 41 musical arrangements. The Gonzo Opening medley is 7 minutes, 6 seconds long and includes "Ready to Take a Chance Again," "Daybreak", and the eternally sexy "Somewhere in the Night". Although I LOVE then ALL, my favorites on this album are "We Live on Borrowed Time, Harmony, Turn the Radio Up, Let Freedom Ring, Sweet Heaven, Whose Been Sleeping in My Bed" (I rev up my metabolism on this one every morning before I get in the car--terrific beat), "Every Single Day" (beautiful story behind the song. He wants to get married and she's not so sure--what if we make a mistake?), "They Dance", and "Old Friends."

I absolutely LOVE "Turn the Radio Up"! You almost never hear this one and it's so appropriate for today's world. "Turn on the music!...When I feel that this old world is just too hard to bear. . .people comin' at you left and right...Turn the radio up. Turn reality down...Turn the negative down...Worryin don't do ya no good. Throw your cares away..don't give in...out with the negative. You find the positive way. Too much talk about blues all over town..."

There are just sooooo many great songs here--"Can't Smile Without You, Mandy, Even Now, The Best of Me, Weekend in New England, Copa, and many more. You can see the whole 42 song list at Amazon, above the reviews. If you don't have many Manilow CDs, this is certainly a great collection of his songs in one album.

Just such a terrific collection of songs, and all done so well. Worth every penny.

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Ultimate Manilow
Barry Manilow
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A2GW0K
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Could It Be Magic
Let's Hang On
Read Em & Weep
Bermuda Triangle
Mandy
Can't Smile Without You
I Made It Through the Rain
Some Kind of Friend
It's a Miracle
Somewhere in the Night
Old Songs
You're Looking Hot Tonight
Even Now
Copacabana (At the Copa)
Ready to Take a Chance Again
I Write the Songs
Moonlight Serenade
Strangers in the Night
Blue

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Ultimate Manilow--Imported Version
THE Ultimate Collection..Going No Further

Ultimate Manilow
Barry Manilow
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Greatest Songs of the Sixties
Greatest Hits: The Platinum Collection
Ultimate Live
The Essential Barry Manilow
If I Should Love Again

ASIN: B0001GV2E6
Release Date: 2004-04-19

Tracks:

Could It Be Magic
Let's Hang On
Read Em & Weep
Bermuda Triangle
Mandy
Can't Smile Without You
I Made It Through the Rain
Some Kind of Friend
It's a Miracle
Somewhere in the Night
Old Songs
You're Looking Hot Tonight
Even Now
Copacabana (At the Copa)
Ready to Take a Chance Again
I Write the Songs
Moonlight Serenade
Strangers in the Night
Blue

Album Description

The definitive single disc collection of his finest tracks. 20 original studio recordings including one never before available bonus track, 'Who Needs To Dream', taken from 'Copacabana The Musical'. This set features six tracks that do not appear on the US edition, 'Let's Hang On' (Replaces the US 'Daybreak') 'You're Looking Hot Tonight' (Replaces 'When October Goes'), 'Bermuda Triangle' (replaces 'Bandstand Boogie'), 'Stangers in the Night' (replaces 'Somewhere Down the Road'), 'One Voice' (replaces Ship) and the aforementioned bonus track replaces 'This' One's For You'. Arista. 2004.

Album Details

First Ever Single Disc Best-of Collection from Possibly the World's Favourite Living Crooner, who Dominated Aor Pop in the 70s with his Bombastic Choruses and Lush Arrangements. This Includes all his Greatest Hits Including 'mandy', 'it's a Miracle', 'could it Be Magic', 'this One's for You', 'looks Like We Made It' and of Course 'copacabana'.

Customer Reviews:

Ultimate Manilow--Imported Version.......2006-12-31

Great album! There are 20 tracks, instead of the often 10/12. They range from a wee bit under 3 minutes to almost 6 1/2. Total album time is a tad under 1 1/4 hours. Mine said "imported from Germany". Sound quality is great. It is different than the USA version of "Ultimate Manilow"--different songs.

As you can see from Amazon's listing of songs, many of the Manilownian classics that we all love are included, such as "Mandy, Copa. One Voice, Even Now," etc. An outstanding Barry-tized version of "Let's Hang On" is included. "Bermuda Triangle" is also included and is a cute island/calypso-beat song about a guy who takes his girl to Bermuda. (Don't go to Bermuda. The Triangle makes people disappear.) his girl runs off with another guy, so "Bermuda Triangle very bad." Then he meets another girl (who ditches her guy), so "Bermuda Triangle not so bad." Amazon lists "Blue" but I am not familiar with that song and it does not appear to be on my CD. "Moonlight Serenade, Read Em & Weep, Some Kind of Friend" also do not appear to be included. Must be a typo. The songs I DO have which are not listed by Amazon are "One Voice, Weekend in New England, Tryin to Get the Feelin', Looks Like We Made It, and Who Needs to Dream".

"You're Lookin' Hot Tonight," was a new uptempo song for me and I like it. "Who Needs to Dream" is included and is BEAUTIFUL and one of my many favorites. "Who needs to dream when there is you. Who needs a heaven to look forward to. For my whole life through, who needs to dream. You're my dream come true." (Guess I'm a hopeless romantic. Probably something to do with being Pisces.)

A booklet is included with the CD, with a 3-page blurb on Barry and the words to the 20 tracks of music so you can sing along. Of course, Barry's enunciation is always so clear that you can easily understand 99 out of 100 words he sings.

THE Ultimate Collection..Going No Further.......2004-10-30

When I look back at much I've spent on Barry Manilow CDs and the like, I have to say that this is most likely the best investment.
We had in the United States an "Ultimate Manilow" album released that was supposedly remastered. Yeah. Right. I picked up this one, played it, and was amazed at the the clarity, sharpness, and God knows what else. As a consumer I want quality and I got it. Whoever took this album and the songs, cleaned them up thoroughly then put them back down again deserves a day off. I heard instruments that I did not hear before. To whomever I say, THANKS!
I don't know who chose the United States version, but this one definitely worth an A. The version from Germany and Australia isn't bad either. They are the same, but you don't get the sound quality that most people want for their money or ears. You can pick up "2 Nights Live" and I've done a review on here for that as well. Manilow is good at taking his 70s stuff and throwing them on a CD, as he is in taking hits to his current concert tour "one last time". (You don't really believe that do you?) "2 Nights Live" should've been released in Fall 2002. Instead we waited at least a year and a half. Hello? Maybe what has to happen here and I've played with idea for a little while, is that we let Mr. Manilow get told what to do. It doesn't look like he's the most responsible artist. (Hint: This album is great from the U.K. but if you want a really, really wild "live" album buy Neil Diamond: Stages And Performances 1970-2002). As soon as his tour was done in 2002 he went to work on this project and got it out by September. Hmm..Thanks! :-)

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Ultimate Manilow
Barry Manilow
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GG4VS0
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Could It Be Magic
Let's Hang On
Read Em & Weep
Bermuda Triangle
Mandy
Can't Smile Without You
I Made It Through the Rain
Some Kind of Friend
It's a Miracle
Somewhere in the Night
Old Songs
You're Looking Hot Tonight
Even Now
Copacabana (At the Copa)
Ready to Take a Chance Again
I Write the Songs
Moonlight Serenade
Strangers in the Night
Blue

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Ultimate Manilow--Imported Version
THE Ultimate Collection..Going No Further

Ultimate Manilow
Barry Manilow
Manufacturer: Bmg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

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The Greatest Songs of the Sixties
Greatest Hits: The Platinum Collection
Ultimate Live
The Essential Barry Manilow
If I Should Love Again

ASIN: B0001LYEKK
Release Date: 2004-03-15

Tracks:

Mandy
It's a Miracle
Could It Be Magic
I Write the Songs
Bandstand Boogie
Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again
This One's for You
Weekend in New England
Looks Like We Made It
Daybreak
Can't Smile Without You
Even Now
Copacabana (At the Copa)
Somewhere in the Night
Ready to Take a Chance Again
Ships
I Made It Through the Rain
Old Songs
When October Goes
Somewhere Down the Road

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Customer Reviews:

Ultimate Manilow--Imported Version.......2006-12-31

THE Ultimate Collection..Going No Further.......2004-10-30

Ultimate Love Songs Collection - Greatest Love of All { Various Artists }

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Ultimate Love Songs Collection - Greatest Love of All { Various Artists }
Whitney Houston , Air Supply , Peabo Bryson , Harry Nilsson , Pointer Sisters , Barry Manilow , Billy Ocean , John Denver , Christopher Cross , and Eric Carmen
Manufacturer: BMG / TIME LIFE
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MDZM4E

Product Description

TRACKS DISC ONE: Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston The One That You Love - Air Supply If Ever Youre In My Arms Again - Peabo Bryson Without You - Harry Nilsson Slow Hand - Pointer Sisters Even Now - Barry Manilow Suddenly - Billy Ocean Sunshine on My Shoulders - John Denver Sailing - Christopher Cross All By Myself - Eric Carmen Midnight Blue - Melissa Manchester Dont Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor DISC TWO: Islands In The Stream - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) - Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio Living Inside Myself - Gino Vannelli Unbreak My Heart - Toni Braxton Best Things That Ever Happened To Me - Gladys Knight and the Pips Songbird - Kenny G I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - Aretha Franklin (Duet w/George Michael) Time Of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes Sara Smile - Daryl Hall and John Oates Ill Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick Dream Weaver - Gary Wright Biggest Part of Me - Ambrosia

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Ultimate Manilow

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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B2WKR8
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Album Description

International pressing of Barry Manilow's Ultimate Collection features completely different artwork and drops nine tracks from the U.S. edition ('Bandstand Boogie', 'Tryin' To Get The Feeling', 'This One's For You', 'Weekend In New England', 'Looks Like We Made It', 'Daybreak', 'Ships', 'When October Goes' and 'Somewhere Down The Road') in favor of eight European hits: 'Let's Hang On', 'Read 'Em and Weep', 'Bermuda Triangle', 'Some Kind of Friend', 'You're Lookin Hot Tonight', 'Moonlight Serenade', 'Strangers in the Night' and 'Blue'. The interest in Manilow's music has been extremely high over the past 12 months, more than any other time in the last two decades and this is a great way to reacquaint yourself with the hits and get to know some other fine cuts. BMG.

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Ultimate Christmas, Volume 3
Original Artists
Manufacturer: Collectables, Made In China
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Product Description

The Ultimate Christmas Box Set. 50 Original Christmas Songs Performed By The Original Artists. Beautifully Contained Import in a Long Wooden Hinged Box, With Sponge Protective Liner.

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Ultimate Manilow
Barry Manilow
Manufacturer: Bmg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002B57JQ
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

Could It Be Magic
Let's Hang On
Read Em & Weep
Bermuda Triangle
Mandy
Can't Smile Without You
I Made It Through the Rain
Some Kind of Friend
It's a Miracle
Somewhere in the Night
Old Songs
You're Looking Hot Tonight
Even Now
Copacabana (At the Copa)
Ready to Take a Chance Again
I Write the Songs
Moonlight Serenade
Strangers in the Night
Blue

Album Description

Japanese reissue of the adult contemporary singer's 2002 collection features 21 tracks including one bonus track. Details TBA. Arista. 2004.

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