Summer of '78

Summer of '78
Studio album by
Barry Manilow
ReleasedNovember 19, 1996
Studio
  • Starstruck Studios, Soundshop Recording Studios and Sound Kitchen (Nashville, Tennessee)
Genre
Length38:59
LabelArista
ProducerMichael Omartian
Barry Manilow chronology
Singin' with the Big Bands
(1994) 		Summer of '78
(1996) 		Manilow Sings Sinatra
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
Entertainment WeeklyC [2]

Summer of '78 is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1996. The album is a collection of cover versions of popular songs, mostly from the late 1970s, and was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original performerLength
1."Summer of '78"Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman 1:48
2."Interlude: Love's Theme"Barry WhiteBarry White0:25
3."Reminiscing"Graham GobleLittle River Band3:45
4."I Go Crazy"Paul DavisPaul Davis4:09
5."When I Need You"Albert Hammond, Carole Bayer SagerLeo Sayer4:02
6."The Air That I Breathe"Albert Hammond, Mike HazlewoodAlbert Hammond3:43
7."Bluer Than Blue"Randy GoodrumMichael Johnson2:58
8."We've Got Tonight"Bob SegerBob Seger4:39
9."I'd Really Love to See You Tonight"Parker McGeeEngland Dan & John Ford Coley3:18
10."Sometimes When We Touch"Barry Mann, Dan HillDan Hill4:11
11."Never My Love"Dick Addrisi, Don AddrisiThe Association2:58
12."Just Remember I Love You"Rick RobertsFirefall3:03

Personnel

  • Barry Manilow – vocals, arrangements (1, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12), keyboards (12), synthesizers (12)
  • Michael Omartian – acoustic piano, electric piano, synth bass, arrangements (1, 3-5, 7, 9, 10), keyboards (12), synthesizers (12)
  • Tim Akers – synthesizers, keyboards (12)
  • Blair Masters – synthesizers
  • Jerry McPherson – electric guitars
  • Biff Watson – acoustic guitars
  • Dann Huff – electric guitars (4, 5, 8, 10)
  • Mike Brignardello – guitars (9), bass (9)
  • Tom Hemby – guitars (9), bass (9)
  • Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass
  • John Hammond – drums
  • Paul Leim - drums
  • Eric Darken – percussion (4, 6-8, 10)
  • Love Unlimited Orchestra – orchestra (2)
  • Bonnie Keen – backing vocals (3, 5)
  • Marty McCall - backing vocals (3-5, 8)
  • Michael Mellett – backing vocals (3, 5, 8)
  • Chris Rodriguez – backing vocals (3, 5, 8)

Production

  • Michael Omartian – producer
  • Terry Christian – engineer, mixing
  • Scott Ahaus – assistant engineer
  • David Benson – assistant engineer
  • Mark Capps – assistant engineer
  • John Dickson – assistant engineer
  • Greg Parker – assistant engineer
  • John Thomas II – assistant engineer, mix assistant
  • Denny Purcell – mastering at Georgetown Masters (Nashville, Tennessee)
  • Suzy Martinez – production coordinator
  • Mark Hulett – production coordinator, personal assistant
  • Sheri G. Lee – art direction
  • Firooz Zamedi – cover photography
  • Albert Sanchez – interior photography
  • Phillip Bloch – stylist
  • Eric Barnard – grooming
  • Stiletto Entertainment – management

Charts

Chart (1996) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[3] 66
US Billboard 200[4] 82

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Entertainment Weekly review
  3. ^ "Barry Manilow | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Barry Manilow Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 May 2024.