Live (Legacy Edition)
It was certainly no Frampton Comes Alive! but in the catalog of live albums issued in the '70s, it was certainly one of the strongest. Manilow s only chart-topping album (unseating the mighty juggernaut that was Fleetwood Mac s Rumours was a high-energy affair capturing the atmosphere of Manilow s sold-out homecoming stint in New York City during 1976. This expanded edition restores the concert to the form heard on vinyl (the "Beautiful Music" segues were omitted during the original CD pressings), giving the whole affair a bit more continuity. And it certainly helps that much of the on-stage banter as well as several songs never before released are also included, giving a clearer portrait of Manilow s endearing wit that helped to define him as one of the most successful live acts of the '70s. This level of self-deprecating humor reaches its peak with the fan favorite "A Very Strange Medley," which features many of the commercial jingles Manilow composed before he was a hitmaker. Stitched together and without much context, it's a hysterical romp through '70s commercial pop culture. But if you know Manilow s history, it makes the performance that much sweeter. This is essential for even the most dedicated of Barry Manilow s fans. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide
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Live (Legacy Edition)
- UPC:
- 828767855226
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Arista/Legacy
- Released:
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6/12/2006
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0
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1
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Music
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Preview
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| 1 | Beautiful Music (Part I) | 2:20 |
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| 2 | Why Don't We Live Together | 3:45 |
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| 3 | Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again | 5:01 |
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| 4 | Lady Flash Medley | 5:38 |
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| 5 | Bowlene (Live) | 0:00 |
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| 6 | One Of These Days | 2:57 |
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| 7 | Jump Shout Boogie Medley (Live) | 13:31 |
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| 8 | This One's For You (Live) | 6:48 |
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| 9 | Lay Me Down | 4:41 |
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| 10 | I Write The Songs | 4:34 |
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| 11 | Studio Musician | 4:01 |
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| 12 | New York City Rhythm (Live) | 8:31 |
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Credits »
Barry Manilow - Producer
Barry Manilow - Liner Notes
Barry Manilow - Orchestration
Steven Berkowitz - A&R
Gerald Alters - Orchestration
Dick Berkhe - Orchestration
Micaela Boland - Design
Thom Cadley - Mixing
Charles Calello - Orchestration
Michael Delugg - Engineer
Lee Gurst - Conductor
Lee Gurst - Photography
Lee Gurst - Photo Supervision
Norman Harris - Orchestration
Arif Mardin - Orchestration
Joseph M. Palmaccio - Mastering
Joe Renzetti - Orchestration
David Wild - Liner Notes
Al Quaglieri - Reissue Producer
Howard Fritzson - Art Direction
Howard Fritzson - Design
Bob Heimall - Art Direction
Ron Kellum - Design
Jeremy Holiday - A&R
Elizabeth Reilly - Photo Research
Sabeen Ahmad - Photo Research
Rob LoVerde - Mastering Assistant
Sheldon Yellowhair - Assistant Engineer
John Venable - Engineer
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