Barry Manilow Albums Ranked

Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus, June 17, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, musician, producer, and actor, with a career that has spanned more than 50 years. His hit recordings include “Could It Be Magic”, “Mandy”, “I Write the Songs”, “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana (At the Copa)”. He recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles on the Adult Contemporary Chart, including 13 that hit number one, 28 appeared within the top ten, and 36 in the top twenty. Manilow has released 13 platinum and six multi-platinum albums. Although not a favorite artist of music critics, Manilow has been praised by entertainers including Frank Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s as saying, “He’s next.” In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him, and said, “Don’t stop what you’re doing, man. We’re all inspired by you.” Here are all of Barry Manilow albums ranked.

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10. 15 Minutes (2011)

“Barry Manilow rocks with this CD. The long wait is over and we find that the well is still deep with golden rich melodic songs. This one rocks and we get a view from the other side of the mike. The sixteen tracks covers the rise of a new star, the explosion of fame bursting with success, later overcome with excess, an implosion followed by the start of a comeback. Two compelling ballads are Bring On Tomorrow and Slept Through The End Of The World.”

9. One Voice (1979)

“This is a terrific and often overlooked album. Most of Barry’s own songs on this album were purposely written with a personal, non-commercial, message in mind. “Sunday Father”, “Where Are They Now” and “You Could Show Me” are outstanding examples of the “Non-Top Fourty”, yet totally brilliant, side of Barry Manilow that fans have known about all these years. Hearing Manilow’s hauntingly beautiful version of “Ships” is worth the price of this album.”

8. If I Should Love Again (1981)

“Musically, the album is phenomenal. Of the ten tracks, all but two are ballads. The orchestration is full and not overdone; Manilow’s vocals are stellar, as his piano playing. All of the ballads have melodies that are so well constructed that each one will leave you hanging, wanting more. Lyrically, each tune is very solid and poetically written. It’s just a great album all the way around.”

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7. Barry Manilow (1973)

“No one can deny that Barry Manilow has made an indelible impression on pop music. This album in two volumes contains many of the reasons he has become such an important part of American pop music. Whether it is world famous pieces like “Mandy” or “I write the Songs” or lesser known works like “Ships” or “Read `em and Weep”, this collection showcases a wide spectrum of his work across the years.”

6. Greatest Hits Volume 1 (1989)

“Manilow has been described as the showman of this generation and you can understand why. This cd contains some of the classic songs that set his music apart from anything else. There is Mandy and Could it be magic, trying to get the feeling, I write the songs. Each track still sounds as good today as they were back in the 70’s when Manilow started his rise to fame”

5. Barry Manilow II (1974)

“This incredibly diverse album has always been one of my favorites. “Mandy” and “It’s A Miracle” are classics, but a closer listen will reveal an irresistibly edgy “I Want To Be Somebody’s Baby”, a wistful “Early Morning Strangers”, and a warm “Home Again”. Cue the story-song concept with “Sandra” and add one of my personal favorites, the original “Avenue C” complete with Manilow’s multi-tracked vocals which mimic instruments in swinging orchestra, and you will likely go back for a second listen.”

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4. This One’s For You (1976)

“THIS ONE’S FOR YOU is one of Barry’s best albums and one of his biggest sellers. Five hit singles were culled from this effort: the #1 smash, LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT; the bittersweet Randy Edelman-penned WEEKEND IN NEW ENGLAND; the euphoric DAYBREAK; the touching ALL THE TIME (one of his best songs); and the moving title track. The remaining tracks are typical Manilow: the sultry SEE THE SHOW AGAIN; LET ME GO, a bluesy tune; the haunting SAY THE WORDS; the 40ish dance tune, JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE and the driving RIDERS TO THE STARS.”

3. Manilow (1985)

“For the most part, MANILOW is dance music…spearheaded by two songs in particular: “I’m Your Man” and “At The Dance”. There are a couple of other hard-driving songs on the album: “It’s a Long Way Up”, “In Search of Love”, and “He Doesn’t Care, But I Do”. A duet partner appears with Barry on “Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing” by the name of Muffy Hendrix.”

2. Even Now (1978)

“”A Linda Song” and “No Love for Jenny” are not included on many albums, but are included here. They are good songs, just sad songs. I do like the beat in “Leavin’ in the Morning'” even though that’s a bit sad too. “I Was a Fool to Let You Go” is kind of almost a blues. I like “I Just Want to be the One in Your Life” a lot. The others are all good songs: “Sunrise; I’m Comin’ Home Again; Where Do I Go From Here; and Losing Touch.”

1. Tryin’ To Get The Feeling (1975)

“This album is particularly brilliant because it encompasses every aspect of such a polifacetic artist as Barry Manilow. The ballad sector is astonishing (“Tryin’ To Get The Feeling”, “I Write The Songs”, “As Sure As I’m Standing Here”), the swing-like pieces are moving and memorable, specially in the disco tune “New York City Rhythm” and the cheerful “Bandstand Boogie” prove Manilow as a perfectionist arranger.”