Even Now
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Album Summary
Released in 1978 on Arista Records, 'Even Now' stands as one of Barry Manilow's crowning achievements — a record that captured him at the absolute peak of his commercial and artistic powers. Produced by Manilow himself alongside the gifted Ron Dante, this album was crafted with the kind of care and precision that only comes when a true craftsman is operating at full stride. The late 1970s were good to Barry Manilow, and 'Even Now' is the sound of an artist who knew it — lush, confident, and overflowing with the sophisticated pop sensibility that had made him one of the most beloved figures on the radio dial.
Reception
- The album reached #4 on the Billboard 200, proving that Manilow's connection with the record-buying public was as strong as ever in 1978.
- 'Copacabana (At the Copa)' emerged as one of the album's crown jewels, climbing to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and instantly cementing itself as one of the signature songs of the entire decade.
- The album was certified Platinum in the United States, a testament to the loyalty and passion of Manilow's enormous fanbase.
Significance
- 'Even Now' is a defining document of late 1970s adult contemporary pop — sophisticated, emotionally rich, and produced with a warmth and attention to detail that few of Manilow's contemporaries could match.
- 'Copacabana (At the Copa)' demonstrated Manilow's rare and remarkable gift for narrative songwriting, weaving a full cinematic story into a pop song with the ease of a seasoned Broadway composer.
- The album solidified Manilow's standing not merely as a hitmaker but as a genuine artist of the era — someone whose music spoke to the emotional lives of millions of people who found in his records something real, something that lasted.
Tracklist
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A1 Copacabana (At The Copa) 116
4:08
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A2 Somewhere In The Night 81
3:28
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A3 A Linda Song 122
3:20
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A4 Can't Smile Without You 97
3:13
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A5 Leavin' In The Morning 100
3:25
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A6 Where Do I Go From Here 176
3:07
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B1 Even Now 69
3:28
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B2 I Was A Fool (To Let You Go) 67
3:29
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B3 Losing Touch 124
2:40
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B4 I Just Want To Be The One In Your Life 133
3:39
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B5 Starting Again 139
2:40
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B6 Sunrise 112
3:16
Artist Details
Barry Manilow is a smooth-talking, soft-rock and adult contemporary genius who came up out of Brooklyn, New York, making his mark in the early 1970s as a pianist, arranger, and vocalist before becoming one of the biggest solo acts of the entire decade. This cat didn't just make music — he crafted these lush, sweeping anthems like "Mandy," "I Write the Songs," and "Copacabana" that had folks all across America singing along whether they meant to or not, racking up an almost unbelievable string of hit records and platinum albums that kept him on the charts year after year. Barry Manilow became the very heartbeat of middle-of-the-road pop in the 70s, selling out arenas worldwide and proving that melodic craftsmanship and genuine emotional delivery never go out of style, leaving behind a legacy that cemented him as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
