The Manilow Method

The Manilow Method

by Logan Allen & Barry Harris

Season 1

The 1995 Sessions

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris recount what is publicly known about the recording sessions conducted by Barry Manilow throughout 1995 and 1996. None of the songs were released at the time, but a handful of them were released in the 2000s on various projects and compilations.

Close Up! (1998)

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris review the 1998 Barry Manilow live DVD "Close Up!" which was filmed during the UK leg of the Reminiscing Tour (a.k.a. "The Clicker Tour") in 1998. The tour promoted his then-new studio album SUMMER OF '78.

Live By Request (1996)

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at Barry Manilow's "Live By Request" television performance which aired live on A&E on December 5, 1996, which was used to promote his then-new studio album SUMMER OF '78.

The Second Barry Manilow Special (1978)

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at The Second Barry Manilow Special which aired on ABC on February 24, 1978, which was used to promote his then-new studio album EVEN NOW.

Season 1 Wrap Up

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at season 1 after airing the season finale and share what they are setting out to do in season 2.

Here Comes the Night (1982), Part 2

S01EP04B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s platinum-selling 1982 studio album Here Comes the Nigh. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release, the Oh Julie! extended play record, and a session outtake that was re-recorded and released in the 2000s. 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.

Barry (1980), Part 2

S01EP03B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s self-titled 1980 studio album Barry. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release as well as session outtakes that later emerged publicly, followed by a recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 favorite songs, and then the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the album while trying to match the other host’s choice.

The “Clicker” Tour (1997-98)

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1997-98 concert tour that supported his "Summer of '78" 1996 album: The Reminiscing Tour, a.k.a The “Clicker” Tour. With the help of an interactive, electronic wheel, the tour’s setlist varied wildly night after night. This tour gave fans the opportunity to hear some beloved album cuts for the first (and possibly only) time. Logan and Barry highlight some of the wildest moments they’ve heard about.

Summer of ’78 (1996), Part 2

S01EP02B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on 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 song-by-song analysis of the final 5 songs on the original release as well as a review of the Hot Summer of ’78 remix album released in 1997, followed by a recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 favorite songs, and then the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the album while trying to match the other host’s choice.

Foul Play Soundtrack (1978)

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore the soundtrack of the 1978 film Foul Play which features Barry Manilow’s hit single Ready to Take a Chance Again.

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