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Barry Manilow Discography
Barry Manilow is an American singer–songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, and conductor. His discography consists of 31 studio albums, 6 live albums, 17 compilation albums, and 57 singles (15 #1's). Signed to his first recording contract in 1969 by Tony Orlando, after writing, singing, and recording hit jingles for business corporations in the mid and late 1960s, Manilow released his first solo album, ''Barry Manilow'', in 1973. He is best known for such recordings as "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)". To date, he has sold more than 85 million records worldwide, making him one of the best selling recording artists of all time. Albums Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Soundtracks Singles References {{DEFAULTSORT:Manilow, Barry Discography Discography is the study and cataloging of published sound recordings, often by specified artists or within identified music genres. The exact information included varies dependi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus; June 17, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter with a career that spans seven decades. His hit recordings include "Could It Be Magic", " Somewhere Down the Road", " Mandy", "I Write the Songs", " Can't Smile Without You" and "Copacabana (At the Copa)". He has recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles on the Adult Contemporary Chart, including 13 that hit number one, 28 that appeared within the top ten, and 36 that reached 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 his peers in the recording industry, including Frank Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s as saying, "He's next." As well as producing and arranging albums for himself and other artists, Manilow has written and performed songs for musicals, films, and commercials for corporations such as McDonald's, Pepsi-Cola, and Band-Aid. He has been nominated for a Grammy A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Music Recording Sales Certifications
Music recording certifications are typically awarded by the worldwide music industry based on the total units sold, streamed, or shipped to retailers. These awards and their requirements are defined by the various certifying bodies representing the music industry in various countries and territories worldwide. The standard certification awards given consist of Gold, Platinum, and sometimes Diamond awards, in ascending order; the UK also has a Silver certification, ranking below Gold. In most cases, a "Multi-Platinum" or "Multi-Diamond" award is given for multiples of the Platinum or Diamond requirements. Many music industries around the world are represented by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The IFPI operates in 66 countries and services affiliated industry associations in 45 countries. In some cases, the IFPI is merely affiliated with the already operational certification bodies of a country, but in many countries with lesser-developed industrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry (album)
''Barry'' is the seventh studio album released by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow in 1980. The album reached Platinum status. The tracks were recorded at Evergreen Recording Studios in Burbank, California. Manilow co-wrote with Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire the album track "Only in Chicago". "We Still Have Time" was taken from the film ''Tribute''. The album scored one top ten pop hit, " I Made It Through the Rain", which reached number ten, in early 1981. Although "I Made It Through the Rain" was his only Top-10 on the Hot 100 from this album, he managed to reach the Top-10 on the Adult-Contemporary lists with "Lonely Together" and the bouncy up-tempo " Bermuda Triangle" was a Top-20 hit in the UK in mid-1981. Barry on allmusic.com/ref> The album has yet to be released on CD in the US, but has had a CD release in Japan. It is however available as a digital download. Track listing Side 1 # " Lonely Together" (Kenny Nolan) - 4:19 # " Bermuda Triangle" (music: Bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Voice (Barry Manilow Album)
''One Voice'' is the sixth studio album by singer/songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1979. It was recorded at United Western Studios and Allen Zentz Recording in Hollywood. The album peaked at #9 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified double platinum by RIAA. The album contained three top-40 singles, "Ships" which peaked at #9, " When I Wanted You" at #20 and " I Don't Want to Walk Without You" which hit #36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The title track was featured in a lengthy segment in an episode of the British comedy show ''Only Fools and Horses'', "Fatal Extraction", where the show's central character Del Boy starts singing the song outside a block of flats late at night after he's been drinking, starting a riot. The song "Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?" was sampled in the song "Superheroes" by Daft Punk on the album ''Discovery''. Track listing Music and lyrics written by Barry Manilow, except where noted. Side one #"One Voice" - 3:01 #"(Why Don't We Try) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is the British recorded music industry's Trade association. It runs the BRIT Awards, the Classic BRIT Awards, National Album Day, is home to the Mercury Prize, and co-owns the Official Charts Company with the Entertainment Retailers Association, and awards UK music sales through the BRIT Certified Awards. Structure Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all three "major" record companies in the UK (Warner Music UK, Sony Music UK, & Universal Music UK), and over 450 independent record labels and small to medium-sized music businesses. The BPI council is the management and policy forum of the BPI. It is chaired by the chair of BPI, and includes the chief executive, chief operating officer (COO) and the general counsel. In addition it includes 12 representatives from the recorded music sector, six from major labels, two each from the three major companies, and six from the independent sector, which are selected by votin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Even Now (Barry Manilow Album)
''Even Now'' is the fifth studio album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. It was recorded at A&M Studios in Hollywood, California, and released in 1978. The album reached triple platinum and spun off four hit singles in 1978 and early 1979: the title song, " Can't Smile Without You", " Copacabana" and " Somewhere in the Night" (which had previously been a hit in 1976 for Helen Reddy). Track listing Side one #" Copacabana (At the Copa)" ( Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman) - 5:46 #" Somewhere in the Night" ( Richard Kerr, Will Jennings) - 3:26 #"A Linda Song" (Barry Manilow, Enoch Anderson) - 3:20 #" Can't Smile Without You" ( Chris Arnold, David Martin, Geoff Morrow) - 3:13 #"Leavin' in the Morning" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 3:25 #" Where Do I Go From Here" ( Parker McGee) - 3:07 Side two #" Even Now" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 3:28 #"I Was a Fool (To Let You Go)" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 3:29 #"Losing Touch" (Jack Feldman, Barry Manilow, Bruce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This One's For You (Barry Manilow Album)
''This One's For You'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow released in 1976. The album went 2× platinum and yielded the hits " This One's for You", "Weekend in New England", "Looks Like We Made It", and the original version of " Daybreak". The album debuted on the ''Billboard'' Top LPs chart on August 21, 1976, peaking at number six in 1977. Track listing All music by Barry Manilow; all lyrics by Adrienne Anderson; except where indicated Side one #" This One's for You" (lyrics: Marty Panzer) - 3:25 #" Daybreak" - 3:10 #"You Oughta Be Home with Me" - 3:13 #"Jump Shout Boogie" (lyrics: Bruce Sussman) - 3:03 #"Weekend in New England" (Randy Edelman) - 3:43 Side two #"Riders to the Stars" - 3:47 #"Let Me Go" (lyrics: Marty Panzer) - 3:58 #"Looks Like We Made It" (music: Richard Kerr; lyrics: Will Jennings) - 3:33 #"Say the Words" (lyrics: Barry Manilow) - 2:53 #"All the Time" (lyrics: Marty Panzer) - 3:15 #"(Why Don't You) See the Show Again" - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tryin' To Get The Feeling
''Tryin' to Get the Feeling'' is the third studio album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1975. It featured the title track, "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again", with other hits including "New York City Rhythm", "Bandstand Boogie" (the theme from the long-running American Broadcasting Company, ABC series ''American Bandstand'') and the chart topping "I Write the Songs". The album debuted on the Billboard Top 200 Chart on November 8, 1975, reaching number five in early 1976. The album was certified double platinum. The Piano Player sculpture on the album's front cover was created by Italian artist Dino Bencini. Both front and back cover art were later parodied by Ray Stevens on the cover of his 1979 album ''The Feeling's Not Right Again'', which contains the song “I Need Your Help, Barry Manilow.” Track listing Side one #"New York City Rhythm" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 4:42 #"Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" (David Pomeranz) - 3:51 #"Why Don't We Live To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Manilow II
''Barry Manilow II'' is the second studio album by Barry Manilow released in 1974. Propelled by the major success of its lead single "Mandy" and featuring a further international hit in " It's a Miracle", the album was a commercial breakthrough for Manilow. First issued by Bell Records, it was reissued after the company was reorganized into Arista Records. The album's success spawned a notable parody in the picture sleeve of Ray Stevens' 1979 single, " I Need Your Help Barry Manilow". Track listing Side 1 #"I Want To Be Somebody's Baby" (Barry Manilow, Enoch Anderson) - 4:18 #"Early Morning Strangers" (Barry Manilow, Hal David) - 3:24 #"Mandy" (Scott English, Richard Kerr) - 3:32 #"The Two of Us" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 3:05 #"Something's Comin' Up" (Barry Manilow) - 2:51 Side 2 #" It's a Miracle" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 3:58 #"Avenue C" (Buck Clayton, Jon Hendricks, Dave Lambert) - 2:37 #" My Baby Loves Me" (Ivy Hunter, Sylvia Moy, William "Mickey" Stevenson) - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arista Records
Arista Records () is an American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the North American division of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. The label was previously handled by BMG Entertainment, the North American division of German conglomerate Bertelsmann. Though the label was founded in November 1974 by Clive Davis, Arista in its current form was re-established in 2018. Along with Epic Records, RCA Records, and Columbia Records, Arista is one of Sony Music's four flagship record labels. History Background After being fired from CBS Records, Clive Davis was recruited by Alan Hirschfield, CEO of Columbia Pictures, in June 1974 to be a consultant for the company's record and music operations. Shortly after his hiring by CPI, Davis became president of Bell Records, replacing the departing Larry Uttal. Davis's real goal was to reorganize and revitalize Columbia Pictures' music division. With a $10 million investme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bell Records
Bell Records was an American record label founded in 1952 in New York City by Arthur Shimkin, the owner of the children's record label Golden Records, and initially a unit of Pocket Books, after the rights to the name were acquired from Benny Bell who used the Bell name to issue risque novelty records. A British branch was also active in the 1960s and 1970s. Bell Records was shut down in late 1974, and its assets were transferred to Columbia Pictures' new label, Arista Records. 1950s At its inception in 1952, Bell specialized in budget generic pop music, with the slogan "music for the millions". Originally sold on seven-inch 78rpm and 45rpm records for 39 cents (US), this style of music went out of fashion as rock and roll became more prevalent. Sound-alike cover versions of hit records were also issued on 78rpm as well as 45rpm disks priced at 49 cents. One of these records was by "Tom & Jerry" who would later become known using their real surnames, Simon & Garfunkel. Ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
