The Manilow Method

The Manilow Method

by Logan Allen & Barry Harris

Season 2

We'll Be Right Back...

Out of deep respect for the quality and integrity of the music, we are going to pause Season 2 for at least a few weeks as to allow both of us to complete some commitments for school, work, performances, and rehearsals. We will never give you or the music we care about so much anything less than our best. Meanwhile, you can catch up on all of the content you may have missed from us. Know how much we appreciate your support and please continue to share your comments and feedback on the episodes we've already published. We'll see you again soon! -Logan & Barry

If I Should Love Again Music Videos (1981)

S02 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris recap the music videos that Barry Manilow produced in promotion of his 1981 studio album IF I SHOULD LOVE AGAIN. This was the first album to feature music videos as part of the promotion.

If I Should Love Again (1981), Part 2

S02EP01B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s masterpiece 1981 studio album If I Should Love Again. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release and all publicly-known studio outtakes. Then, the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the album while trying to match the other host’s choice.

Season 2 Trailer

Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris are back for Season 2 on Monday, February 2! In this special trailer episode, Logan & Barry reflect on Season 1 and preview what they have in store for Season 2.

Season 1

Barry Live in Britain (1982)

S01EP06: In the Season 1 finale, hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1982 live album Barry Live in Britain. 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 the original release. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 favorite performances. Then, the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the album while trying to match the other host’s choice.

Because It's Christmas (1990)

S01EP05: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s perennial classic 1990 holiday album Because It’s Christmas. 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 the original release. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 favorite songs. Then, the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the album while trying to match the other host’s choice.

Here Comes the Night (1982), Part 1

S01EP04A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s platinum-selling 1982 studio album Here Comes the Night. 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.

Barry (1980), Part 1

S01EP03A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s self-titled 1980 studio album Barry. 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.

Summer of ’78 (1996), Part 1

S01EP02A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1996 studio album Summer of ’78, a concept album featuring songs that would have been heard on the radio in 1978. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of the first 7 songs on the original release.

Even Now (1978), Part 1

S01EP01A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s career-defining 1978 studio album Even Now. 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.

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