tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post6310357118119508176..comments2023-12-19T10:10:50.222-06:00Comments on Manilow Musings: Here We Go Again--Another Manilow Cover Albumtexas_fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707238487661893256noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-71688006360869336222009-12-18T22:48:14.850-06:002009-12-18T22:48:14.850-06:00Excellent point Bonnie. I never really considered ...Excellent point Bonnie. I never really considered "Singing with the Big Bands" or "Showstoppers" a cover album. But I do see your point, and I guess in theory, they are. But to me, since those, along with the Sinatra one, had a strong theme, I never thought of them that way. Songs from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and now these love songs have been done by so many other artists. And it seems that working on these only delays the original works. As I said before though, I'm sure this new one will be great, as they have all been.texas_fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707238487661893256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-75197382485677030252009-12-18T21:44:29.955-06:002009-12-18T21:44:29.955-06:00I know I'm in the minority here, but I actuall...I know I'm in the minority here, but I actually like the cover albums. What's not to love about "Showstoppers" and "Singin' With the Big Bands"? And I think this cover album will be just as good.<br /><br />I love the way Barry takes these old songs and makes them his own. It also introduces a younger generation to the more classic songs, something they may never have had the chance to hear before.<br /><br />So while we wait for the original material (that we all want), there is nothing wrong with bringing new light to the old standards.<br /><br />JMHOBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185381164422888923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-41229849180847584572009-12-18T13:06:54.645-06:002009-12-18T13:06:54.645-06:00Of course the new album will be excellent...and I ...Of course the new album will be excellent...and I agree that, as always, he does a great job with the songs. But...and this is a huge one, I think it's way past time to abandon these type of albums for the original ones. If Neil Diamond can do it, so can Barry.texas_fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707238487661893256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-17652667746966102062009-12-18T09:13:35.622-06:002009-12-18T09:13:35.622-06:00I agree and I think (hope)Barry djoes too. Let the...I agree and I think (hope)Barry djoes too. Let the creative juices flow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127166446868895483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-22445755776579350362009-12-18T07:21:15.023-06:002009-12-18T07:21:15.023-06:00While I agree that enough is enough with the cover...While I agree that enough is enough with the cover albums and I am praying for something original from Barry. I have to also say that I like what I hear so far on this one.<br /><br />I really do hope that "15 Minutes" gets to see the light of day AND gets the same or better backing and promotion from Arista. That remains to be seen, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-53423674945057971252009-12-17T22:49:14.841-06:002009-12-17T22:49:14.841-06:00I totally understand, and agree. Enough with the ...I totally understand, and agree. Enough with the cover albums.Dawn Bushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247606922070337080noreply@blogger.com