for Thursday
March 5, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2009 BARRY MANILOW ‘THE GREATEST SONGS OF THE EIGHTIES’ RELEASED: MARCH 16th, 2009 PLUS TWO BONUS TRACKS FOR THE UK Barry Manilow, who last year played to sell-out shows at the 02 and MEN Arena’s to rave reviews - releases ‘The Greatest Songs of the Eighties’ – a brand new 12-song collection that moves seamlessly through a selection of major hits from both sides of the Atlantic.  Released March 16th on Arista Records it includes two bonus tracks that do not appear on the US version. Working with long-time collaborator Clive Davis, Manilow and co-producers Scott Erickson and Michael Lloyd have crafted a CD collection of instant memories. ‘The Greatest Songs of the Eighties’ uncovers a bounty of treasures  and reignites nostalgia for these fantastic hit songs; all re-interpreted by Manilow in his signature singing style, sparking new life into each and every note.  From his duet with Reba McEntire on ‘Islands in the Stream’ – the 1983 Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers hit; ‘Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Know)’ - Phil Collins’ hit of 1984; ‘I’ve Had The Time Of My Life’ – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (from Dirty Dancing); to Christopher Cross’ Oscar-winning #1 hit of 1981 ‘Arthurs Theme (The Best That You Can Do)’ You’ll also enjoy new versions of other classic hits – Wham’s 1984 #1 hit ‘Careless Whisper’;  Rick Astley’s #1 ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ and a song that Van Morrison first wrote and recorded in 1989 - ‘Have I Told You Lately’, which later became a giant hit for Rod Stewart.   Manilow also breathes new life into a quintet of American classics: ‘Open Arms’ by Journey; Chicago’s ‘Hard To Say I’m Sorry’; Stevie Wonder’s ‘I Just Called To Say I Love You’; Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Time After Time’ and Richard Marx’s ‘Right Here Waiting’. TRACK LISTING Islands In The Stream (featuring Reba McEntire) Open Arms Never Gonna Give You Up Have I Told You Lately I Just Called To Say I Love You Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) Careless Whisper Right Here Waiting Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do) Hard To Say I'm Sorry Time After Time (I've Had) The Time Of My Life Biggest Part Of Me  *Bonus Tracks Every Time You Go Away  *Bonus Tracks This album continues the hugely successful series that began nearly three years ago with ‘The Greatest Songs Of The Fifties’ (his first US no.1 since 1977); ‘The Greatest Songs Of The Sixties’ and ‘The Greatest Songs Of The Seventies’. Barry Manilow brings these great songs of a great era to a new generation. You can pre-order it now at: Amazon.co.uk

[ BMIFC Hotline Message for February 25, 2009 | BMIFC Contact Information ]

The Man | His Music | The Shows | His Fans | Feedback | Connections | Hotline

This Page Created May 25, 1997 (Last Updated March 5, 2009)

Back to Home