album · November 19, 1996

Summer of '78

Barry Manilow

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popsinger-songwriter

This 1996 collection features Manilow re-recording early works from his pre-fame days, offering a glimpse into his formative years as a songwriter.

• The album was released on November 19, 1996, by Arista Records.
• It features re-recorded versions of songs Manilow wrote in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
• The album showcases Manilow's return to his roots as a songwriter before achieving mainstream superstardom.

Barry Manilow is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-winning singer-songwriter best known for his blend of pop, show tunes, and adult contemporary music. In 1996, Manilow released "Summer of '78," a concept album revisiting his early songwriting days.