Tryin' to Get the Feeling
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Tryin' to Get the Feeling is the third studio album released by Barry Manilow
in 1975. It featured the title track, "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again
", with other hits including "New York City Rhythm", "Bandstand Boogie" (the theme from the long-running ABC
series American Bandstand
) and "I Write the Songs
." The album scored triple platinum.
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana ."...
in 1975. It featured the title track, "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again
Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again
"Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" is a song written by David Pomeranz. It was sung by '70s superstars Barry Manilow and the Carpenters. Manilow's version was included on his album, Tryin' to Get the Feeling, and the Carpenters' version wasn't released until 1995, on their 25th anniversary CD,...
", with other hits including "New York City Rhythm", "Bandstand Boogie" (the theme from the long-running ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
series American Bandstand
American Bandstand
American Bandstand is an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as producer...
) and "I Write the Songs
I Write the Songs
"I Write the Songs" is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 and made famous by Barry Manilow. Manilow's version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1976 after spending two weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart in December 1975...
." The album scored triple platinum.
Side one
- "New York City Rhythm" - 4:42
- "Tryin' to Get the Feeling AgainTryin' to Get the Feeling Again"Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" is a song written by David Pomeranz. It was sung by '70s superstars Barry Manilow and the Carpenters. Manilow's version was included on his album, Tryin' to Get the Feeling, and the Carpenters' version wasn't released until 1995, on their 25th anniversary CD,...
" - 3:51 - "Why Don't We Live Together" - 2:54
- "Bandstand Boogie" - 2:49
- "You're Leaving Too Soon" - 3:30
- "She's a Star" - 4:16
Side two
- "I Write the SongsI Write the Songs"I Write the Songs" is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 and made famous by Barry Manilow. Manilow's version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1976 after spending two weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart in December 1975...
" - 3:51 - "As Sure as I'm Standin' Here" - 4:50
- "A Nice Boy Like Me" - 3:58
- "Lay Me Down" - 4:20
- "Beautiful Music" - 4:32
CD Bonus Tracks
- "I'll Make You Music" (Bonus Track On 2006 Remaster) - 2:34
- "Marry Me a Little" (Bonus Track On 1998 & 2006 Remaster) - 3:38
Personnel
- Barry Manilow - vocals, piano
- Charlie Brown, Sid McGinnisSid McGinnisSid McGinnis is an American musician and guitarist, best known for his work on the CBS Television show, Late Show with David Letterman, as part of the CBS Orchestra....
- guitar - Steve Donaghey - bass
- Alan Axelrod - keyboards
- Lee Gurst - drums
- Jimmy MaelenJimmy MaelenJimmy Maelen was a percussionist in the 1960s-1980s, who worked with many artists including Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, Dire Straits, Barry Manilow, Alice Cooper and John Lennon...
- percussion - The Flashy Ladies (Debra Byrd, Reparata), Ramona Brooks, Ron DanteRon DanteRon Dante is an American singer, songwriter, session vocalist, and record producer...
- background vocals