The Complete Collection And Then Some... [BOX SET]

Barry Manilow

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 10, 1992)
• Original Release Date: November 10, 1992
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B000002VMV
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #123,752 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The Best Of Me - Intro Only 1992

2. Sweet Life- Unreleased live performance-Barry's solo during

3. I Am Your Child - Unreleased live performance - Showcase At The Continental Baths - 1973

4. Could It Be Magic - "Featherbed" Featuring Marry Manilow - 1971

5. Could It Be Magic - From "Barry Manilow I" - 1973

See all 19 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Copacabana - Home cassette of composing the song - 1972

2. Copacabana (At The Copa) - From "Even Now" - 1978

3. Dancin' Fool - From the CBS-TV Special "Big Fun Of Swing Street - 1988

4. I'm Your Man - From "Manilow" - 1985

5. Hey Mambo - Duet with Kid Creole and the Coconuts - From "Swing Street" - 1987

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. This One's For You - Unreleased demo - 1976

2. Lay Me Down - From "Tryin' To Get The Feeling" - 1975

3. Big City Blues - Duet with Mel Torme - From "2:00 AM - Paradise Café" - 1984

4. Somewhere Down The Road - Unreleased demo - 1981

5. A Little Travelling Music, Please - From "Barry Manilow" - 1989

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Give My Regards To Broadway

2. Send In The Clowns / Looks Like We Made It

3. Can't Smile Without You - Unreleased alternate first take - 1977

4. Beautiful Music - From "Tryin' To Get The Feeling" - 1975

5. Fugue For Tinhorns - Trio with Michael Crawford and Hinton Battle

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure chest of GREAT MUSIC, March 3, 1999

By A Customer

This box set got me hooked on Barry Manilow music. Before buying this a few months ago, I wasn't familiar with Manilow's music. I had no idea that all these hit songs I vaguely remember from my childhood were all from one artist and are in this one big box.

The variety of music in this collection is incredible: from the beats (like NYC Rhythm, Copa, Riders, etc), to the go-for-the-gut power ballads (like "Tryin to get the feelin, Ready to take a chance" etc.), to classics (Could it be magic, Weekend in NE), to patriotic songs (Let Freedom Ring), to inspirational songs (I made it through the rain, One voice), to magical soundtracks (Let me be your wings), to smoky jazz (Big City blues, etc), to showtunes and swing. But regardless of the diversity of the styles in this box set, all the songs are stamped with the distinct rich melodies, solid arrangements, and meaningful lyrics that define Manilow's music.

The booklet and video that come with this are savvy marketing, chronicling with each song his meteoric rise to fame and showcasing some of his performances from his heydays in the 70s to 'Live on Broadway'---- and selling not only his public image as a performer, but also his songwriting and arranging. A wallop of real-life fairytale that makes him a real person, not just a voice, to anybody who buys this TOTAL entertainment package of a box set. If you are a very new fan like me, this will make you wish you had discovered Barry Manilow a long time ago. But owning this collection is the next best thing to having been there since "Mandy".

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not really a "Complete" collection, March 21, 2002

By A Customer

I love Barry Manilow's music, but the title of this 4-CD box set is misleading. If, for example, you'd like one nice package to pick up of all his hits and more, you'll have to keep looking. For example, "Mandy" is one of his most famous songs, but the version on this collection is the "unreleased original first take." Also, you'll find "I Made it Through the Rain" in this set, but only the "demo version." What's up with that? So, if you're a big fan and you want to get some demos, outtakes, and live versions in addition to -most- of the original versions of his radio/chart hits, this will work. If you're looking to get some sort of complete compilation, you'll have to get this plus some other Manilow CDs. I'm also wondering why "Let's Hang On" and "Oh Julie" (both chart hits in 1982) were left off entirely. Maybe the record company will eventually remaster and put out a comprehensive greatest hits compilation, minus the filler "hardcore-fan" only tracks. By the way, the 2002 release "Ultimate Manilow" does an OK job putting many of the hits on one CD, but it's still missing about seven songs (and it's not remastered). Plus, am I the only one looking to see the extended version(s) / remix(es) of "Copacabana" available on CD? In any case, this "collection" is still good, so happy listening!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS ARE JUST NOT ENOUGH!!!! 105 MIGHT BE CLOSER!, August 19, 1999

By A Customer

This set is one of the best gifts I've ever received! Words of praise can't do justice to the hours of wonderful enjoyment I've gotten from the music in this collection. Familiar songs are like old, much loved friends, and early versions of familiar songs add insight into the creation process of a true artist, Barry Manilow. Then, there are the new songs - what a treat! With each one, it's like being given an opportunity to make a new and lifelong friend. I'm so glad I'm alive during the "Manilow Era". I've not yet picked a "favorite" from this collection - maybe I never will. There are so many that I like so much, a favorite may not be possible. Needless to say, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this boxed collection. Buy it - then sit back and enjoy it. Of course, for those who are not touched by the Manilow Music - never mind, you wouldn't understand anyway.