Title: Manilow for the Non-Manilow Fan
Product review: I have never been a Manilow fan and I practically slunk into line at the record store to buy this one. You can tell by my use of the word "record" I am of a certain age. I like the selection of songs. From "Rags to Riches" to "Venus," they cover my childhood through my 13th year and bring back memories of that time. Besides his savvy selection, Manilow's appeal on this album is that he can sing well and he has respect for the songs. After all, they're his memories too. I'm familiar with the original versions of the songs but for the most part, I am satisfied to hear Manilow's interpretation. The only exceptions are "Are you Lonesome Tonight?" (who can compete with the King?) and "What a Difference a Day Makes" which totally belongs to Dinah Washington. That said, this is a terrific album.
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