Barry Manilow (1973 album)
Debut album re-released after later success.
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Barry Manilow is the debut album by Barry Manilow, originally released in 1973 by Bell Records. The initial release sold only about 35,000 copies by 1975, but after the success of his second album, it was re-released as Barry Manilow I in 1975 by Arista, which had taken over Bell Records' roster. The re-release, featuring four reworked songs including the single "Could It Be Magic," was certified gold by the RIAA in 1976 for over half a million copies sold.
Track listing
All tracks were composed by Barry Manilow except where indicated. The original Bell Records issue as Barry Manilow was remastered and reissued for the first time in 2023 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its original release. Side one includes "Sing It," "Sweetwater Jones," "Cloudburst" (by Jimmy Harris, Jon Hendricks, Leroy Kirkland), "One of These Days," "Oh My Lady" (Manilow, Adrienne Anderson), and "I Am Your Child" (Manilow, Marty Panzer).
Side two contains "Could It Be Magic" (inspired by Prelude in C Minor by Frédéric Chopin; Manilow, Adrienne Anderson), "Seven More Years" (Manilow, Marty Panzer), "Flashy Lady" (Marty Panzer, Ron Dante), "Friends" (Buzzy Linhart, Mark Klingman), and "Sweet Life. This version peaked at number 64 on Canada’s RPM Album Chart. A CD remastered reissue by Arista (with Bell label on disc) as 1973's Barry Manilow included bonus tracks: "Caroline" (Manilow, Anderson), "Rosalie Rosie" (Manilow, Anderson), "Star Children," and "Let's Take Some Time to Say Goodbye" (Arthur Schroeck), and used the original cover art.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barry Manilow (1973 album) released?
Barry Manilow was released in July 1973.
What genre is Barry Manilow (1973 album)?
Barry Manilow is classified as Pop, easy listening and soft rock.
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