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Barry Manilow not only lived through the '70s, but found most of his popular success during the Me Decade: he entered 1970 as a jingles writer and nightclub pianist but left 1979 as pop music's biggest star. While he was writing and performing the biggest hits of the decade, he undoubtedly was also admiring its best songwriting, from artists such as Paul Simon, Carole King, Elton John, Burt Bacharach, and Lennon/McCartney (the latter just barely fit in the '70s). And when the previous volume in his Greatest Songs series, The Greatest Songs of the Sixties, hit number two on the charts in late 2006, it was clear that a third volume would be just around the corner. The song selection on The Greatest Songs of the Seventies appears perfectly suited to Manilow's talents -- nothing too energetic, nothing rough or ragged -- and Manilow treats these songs just as he did on his albums of '50s and '60s classics, singing them straight while his band plays it smooth, with soft adult contemporary arrangements in the background. "(They Long to Be) Close to You" is among the best here, partially since it begins with Manilow and solo piano instead of the soft keyboard wash that marks most of the songs. Also, Manilow has a thoroughly good time on "It Never Rains in Southern California," but doesn't sound inspired by the most poignant ballads here ("The Way We Were," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart"). As an added bonus, six classic Barry Manilow songs appear at the end under the title "Acoustic Manilow," although these versions are just as slick as what comes before; still, "Mandy" and "Copacabana (At the Copa)" are loose and relaxed winners. As on the previous volumes of Greatest Songs, what you see is what you get -- timeless songs sung by a familiar voice, with nothing but the most polished production values.
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Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alan Bergman, Composer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Jorge Calandrelli, Orchestrator - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Marilyn Bergman, Composer - Marvin Hamlisch, Composer - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Bob Crewe, Composer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kenny Nolan, Composer - Kevin Bassinson, Orchestrator - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Brooke, 2nd Engineer - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, 2nd Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Channing, 2nd Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jason Morales, Background Vocal - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, 2nd Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Mabvuto Carpenter, Background Vocal - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Mike Landau, Guitar - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Simon, Composer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Churchyard, Recording Engineer - Thomas "Tawgs" Salter, 2nd Engineer - Tiffany Smith, Background Vocal - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Tyler Gordon, Programmer - Tyler Gordon, Recording Engineer - Walter Afanasieff, Arranger - Walter Afanasieff, Drum Programmer - Walter Afanasieff, Producer - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Gibb, Composer - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Doug Walter, Conductor - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Robin Gibb, Composer - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Albert Hammond, Composer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Michael Hazlewood, Composer - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Orchestrator - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Barry Manilow with Melissa Manchester, Performer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Carole King, Composer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Orchestrator - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Arranger - Kevin Bassinson, Conductor - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment
Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Brooke, 2nd Engineer - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, 2nd Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Channing, 2nd Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jason Morales, Background Vocal - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Jorge Calandrelli, Conductor - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, 2nd Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Mabvuto Carpenter, Background Vocal - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Mike Landau, Guitar - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Robert Scoty, Composer - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Sidney Russell, Composer - Songa Lee, Violin - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Churchyard, Recording Engineer - Thomas "Tawgs" Salter, 2nd Engineer - Tiffany Smith, Background Vocal - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Tyler Gordon, Programmer - Tyler Gordon, Recording Engineer - Walter Afanasieff, Arranger - Walter Afanasieff, Drum Programmer - Walter Afanasieff, Producer - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Brooke, 2nd Engineer - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Christopher Cross, Composer - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, 2nd Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Channing, 2nd Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jason Morales, Background Vocal - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Jorge Calandrelli, Conductor - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, 2nd Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Mabvuto Carpenter, Background Vocal - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Mike Landau, Guitar - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Simon, Composer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Churchyard, Recording Engineer - Thomas "Tawgs" Salter, 2nd Engineer - Tiffany Smith, Background Vocal - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Tyler Gordon, Programmer - Tyler Gordon, Recording Engineer - Walter Afanasieff, Arranger - Walter Afanasieff, Drum Programmer - Walter Afanasieff, Producer - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Doug Walter, Orchestrator - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - John Lennon, Composer - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul McCartney, Composer - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Burt Bacharach, Composer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Eddie Arkin, Producer - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Hal David, Composer - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Jorge Calandrelli, Orchestrator - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Gates, Composer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Arranger - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Orchestrator - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bernie Taupin, Composer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Clive Davis, Producer - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Elton John, Composer - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Arranger - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Orchestrator - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Jorge Calandrelli, Orchestrator - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Richard Kerr, Composer - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott English, Composer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Edelman, Composer - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Conductor - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Composer - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Bruce Sussman, Composer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jack Feldman, Composer - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Orchestrator - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Berry, Arranger - Ken Berry, Producer - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Composer - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Marty Panzer, Composer - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Conductor - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Arranger - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Arranger - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Richard Kerr, Composer - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Conductor - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Will Jennings, Lyricist - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Aaron Walk, 2nd Engineer - Alma Fernandez, Viola - Alyssa Park, Violin - Anatoly Rosinsky, Violin - Andrew Duckles, Viola - Assa Drori, Violin - Audrey Soloman, Violin - Barry Manilow, Performer - Barry Manilow, Piano - Barry Manilow, Producer - Barry Manilow, Recording Engineer - Bill Schnee, Mixing Engineer - Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer - Brandon Fields, Woodwinds - Brian Benning, Violin - Brian Donovan, Recording Engineer - Bruce Botnick, Recording Engineer - Bruce Johnston, Composer - Caroline Buckman, Viola - Charles Loper, Trombone - Chauncey Welsh, Trombone - Chris Gray, Trumpet - Christina Soule, Acoustic Cello - Chuck Berghofer, Bass - Craig Gosnell, Trombone - Cynthia Moussas, Violin - Dan Greco, Percussion - Dan Kelley, French Horn - Darius Campo, Violin - Darius Fong, Mixing Engineer - Dave Carpenter, Acoustic Bass - David Benson, Producer - David Benson, Recording Engineer - David Kossoff, Oboe - David Rozenblatt, Percussion - David Speltz, Acoustic Cello - Doug Sax, Mastering Engineer - Drew Dembowski, Bass - Dynell Weber, Violin - Garry C. Kief, Executive Producer - Gary Foster, Woodwinds - Gary Grant, Trumpet - Gayle Levant, Harp - Greg Bartheld, Assistant Producer - Greg Bartheld, Recording Engineer - Greg Huckins, Woodwinds - Haim Shtrum, Violin - Ian Martin, Acoustic Bass - Irina Voloshina, Violin - Jennifer Munday, Violin - Jennifer Walton, Violin - Jim Atkinson, French Horn - Joe Soldo, Conductor - Joe Stone, Oboe - Joel Derouin, Violin - Johana Krejci, Violin - John Krovoza, Acoustic Cello - Jon Walz, Acoustic Cello - Jorge Calandrelli, Orchestrator - Josefina Vergara, Violin - Julie Berghofer, Harp - Ken Berry, Arranger - Ken Burward-Hoy, Acoustic Cello - Ken Burward-Hoy, Viola - Kevin Bassinson, Piano - Kevin Connolly, Violin - Koji Egawa, Recording Engineer - Larry McGuire, Trumpet - Liane Mautner, Violin - Lisa Dondlinger, Violin - Luis Conte, Percussion - Marc Hulett, Assistant Producer - Margaret Wooten, Violin - Miran Kojian, Violin - Miwako Watanabe, Violin - Neel Hammond, Violin - Nina Eutuhov, Violin - Oscar Hidalgo, Bass - Patricia Johnson, Violin - Paul Klintworth, French Horn - Paul Smith, 2nd Engineer - Paul Tseitlin, Violin - Paula Hochhalter, Acoustic Cello - Phil O'Connor, Clarinet - Randy Kerber, Piano - Ray Tischer, Viola - Raymond Kobler, Violin - Rebecca Bunnett, Violin - Rich Davis, Coordinator - Roger Lebow, Acoustic Cello - Ron Clark, Violin - Ron Folsom, Violin - Ron Pedley, Keyboards - Ron Pedley, Piano - Ron Walters Jr., Piano - Russ McKinnon, Drums - Sam Fischer, Violin - Sam Formicola, Viola - Sangwook "Sunny" Nam, Mastering Engineer - Scott Erickson, Assistant Producer - Scott Erickson, Keyboards - Scott Erickson, Piano - Scott Erickson, Recording Engineer - Sheridan Stokes, Woodwinds - Songa Lee, Violin - Stephen Ferrera, A&R Director - Steve Baxter, Trombone - Steve Becknell, French Horn - Steve Genewick, 2nd Engineer - Timothy Loo, Acoustic Cello - Tommy Vicari, Recording Engineer - Trevor Handy, Acoustic Cello - Warren Leuning, Trumpet - Yan To, Violin - Yue Deng, Violin
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Album review
Barry Manilow not only lived through the '70s, but found most of his popular success during the Me Decade: he entered 1970 as a jingles writer and nightclub pianist but left 1979 as pop music's biggest star. While he was writing and performing the biggest hits of the decade, he undoubtedly was also admiring its best songwriting, from artists such as Paul Simon, Carole King, Elton John, Burt Bacharach, and Lennon/McCartney (the latter just barely fit in the '70s). And when the previous volume in his Greatest Songs series, The Greatest Songs of the Sixties, hit number two on the charts in late 2006, it was clear that a third volume would be just around the corner. The song selection on The Greatest Songs of the Seventies appears perfectly suited to Manilow's talents -- nothing too energetic, nothing rough or ragged -- and Manilow treats these songs just as he did on his albums of '50s and '60s classics, singing them straight while his band plays it smooth, with soft adult contemporary arrangements in the background. "(They Long to Be) Close to You" is among the best here, partially since it begins with Manilow and solo piano instead of the soft keyboard wash that marks most of the songs. Also, Manilow has a thoroughly good time on "It Never Rains in Southern California," but doesn't sound inspired by the most poignant ballads here ("The Way We Were," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart"). As an added bonus, six classic Barry Manilow songs appear at the end under the title "Acoustic Manilow," although these versions are just as slick as what comes before; still, "Mandy" and "Copacabana (At the Copa)" are loose and relaxed winners. As on the previous volumes of Greatest Songs, what you see is what you get -- timeless songs sung by a familiar voice, with nothing but the most polished production values.
© John Bush /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:08:04
- Main artists: Barry Manilow
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Arista
- Genre: Pop/Rock
(P) 2007 Arista Records LLC, a unit of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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