The Manilow Method

The Manilow Method

di Logan Allen & Barry Harris
Stagione 2
2Nights Live! (2004), Night 1
S02EP06A: For the 2nd season finale, hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris celebrate Barry Manilow’s 2004 live album 2NIGHTS LIVE! This episode will recount the Live 2002 tour that the album documents. What began as a promotional tour in intimate theaters for his 2001 studio album HERE AT THE MAYFLOWER evolved into an outdoor arena tour upon the sudden commercial success of his 2002 greatest hits compilation album ULTIMATE MANILOW. Hear an exclusive account about the infamous weather event that spontaneously occurred before the first night’s taping that caused a postponement.
Copacabana Movie (1985), Part 1
S02EP05A: Barry Manilow's one-and-only starring movie role in the 1985 CBS television film COPACABANA is the focus of today's episode! Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris examine how the film expanded the story behind Manilow's 1978 hit song into a full-length feature. This episode will cover all of the songs from the soundtrack and key scenes from the movie. There will be no big spoilers during the discussion.
Manilow RCA (1985), Part 1
S02EP04A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris celebrate Barry Manilow’s 1985 self-titled studio album MANILOW, also known by fans as "Manilow RCA", "The RCA Album", or "Manilow '85". It was Manilow's first-ever album for a new label on RCA Records after a decade of working with Clive Davis at Arista Records. The episode begins with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.
The Greatest Songs of the Fifties (2006)
S02EP03: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris dive into Barry Manilow’s most commercially successful studio album when measured by peak chart position. That honor belongs to the 2006 covers album The Greatest Songs of the Fifties, which debuted at Number One. The album marked a reunion between Manilow and Arista Records President Clive Davis. The episode begins with a round up of the various media formats the album was released on, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on the original release and all foreign-market bonus tracks.
What a Time (2026), Part 1
S02EP02A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s brand new 2026 studio album What a Time. This episode is unlike any other because Logan & Barry had just heard the new songs less than 72 hours before their taping session. You'll hear Logan & Barry's opinions on when each of the songs may have been created based on publicly-available information.
If I Should Love Again (1981), Part 1
S02EP01A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1981 studio album If I Should Love Again and why they consider it a masterpiece. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.
Copacabana London Cast Recording (1994)
Bonus
S02 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris dive deeper into the COPACABANA musical by looking back at the 1994 London cast recording. COPACABANA began as a 3 minute Top 10 pop song in 1978, next became a television musical film on CBS in 1985 starring Barry Manilow, and then became a stage musical in 1990. This episode explores the influence of Stephen Sondheim, investigates some mysteries, and asks whether Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman, and Jack Feldman wrote a secret musical about pirates!
Copacabana Movie (1985), Part 2
Bonus
S02EP05B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue to celebrate Barry Manilow's only starring acting role in the 1985 CBS television film COPACABANA. This episode will cover all of the rest of the songs from the soundtrack that were not mentioned in Part 1. Then, the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Copacabana soundtrack while trying to match the other host’s choice. There will be no big spoilers during the discussion.
Manilow RCA Music Videos (1985)
Bonus
S02 Bonus Episode: Join hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris for a look back at the music videos that accompanied Barry's Manilow's 1985 self-titled studio album MANILOW, also known by fans as "The RCA Album", "Manilow RCA", or "Manilow '85".
Manilow RCA (1985), Part 2
Bonus
S02EP04B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue to celebrate Barry Manilow’s 1985 self-titled studio album MANILOW, also known by fans as "Manilow RCA", "The RCA Album", or "Manilow '85". It was Manilow's first-ever album for a new label on RCA Records after a decade of working with Clive Davis at Arista Records. The episode begins with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release and all international alternate tracks. Then, the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the album while trying to match the other host’s choice.
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