The Manilow Method

This is a special edition of The Manilow Method podcast. Remembering Arista Records Founder Clive Davis (1932-2026).

S02 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris recap the music video that Barry Manilow produced for his cover of "Unchained Melody" which was released as a single from his 2006 cover album THE GREATEST SONGS OF THE FIFTIES. Beyond the 1980s, music videos were extremely rare for Manilow. This one was filmed on the stage of the International Theater at the Las Vegas Hilton which was home t...

S02EP03: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris dive into Barry Manilow’s most commercially successful studio album when measured by peak chart position. That honor belongs to the 2006 covers album The Greatest Songs of the Fifties, which debuted at Number One. The album marked a reunion between Manilow and Arista Records President Clive Davis. The episode begins with a round up of the various media...

S02 Bonus Episode: Logan & Barry are back again to revisit the Barry Manilow song “The Chosen One” from Manilow 2026 studio album WHAT A TIME. Music journalist Michael Cavacini has published some new on-the-record comments by Barry Manilow regarding “The Chosen One” that significantly changes their understanding of the song. See the link below to Michael’s article to read exclusive details!

S02 Bonus Episode: The Manilow Method returns with a review of the 3 bonus tracks from the physical editions of Barry Manilow's new studio album WHAT A TIME. Also, Logan & Barry have more thoughts on the regular album tracks after subsequent listens to the album.

S02EP02B: The Manilow Method continues with part 2 of an in-depth look at Barry Manilow's brand new 2026 studio album WHAT A TIME! This episode was taped less than 72 hours after Logan & Barry had just heard the new songs the first time. As always, Logan & Barry award an MVP (Most Valuable Player) award to one of Manilow's collaborators.

S02EP02A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s brand new 2026 studio album What a Time. This episode is unlike any other because Logan & Barry had just heard the new songs less than 72 hours before their taping session. You'll hear Logan & Barry's opinions on when each of the songs may have been created based on publicly-available information.

S02 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris return to preview the new Barry Manilow album WHAT A TIME coming in June 2026. Go inside all of the publicly-known information on each announced track using artist interviews and copyright registration details.

Out of deep respect for the quality and integrity of the music, we are going to pause Season 2 for at least a few weeks as to allow both of us to complete some commitments for school, work, performances, and rehearsals. We will never give you or the music we care about so much anything less than our best. Meanwhile, you can catch up on all of the content you may have missed from us. Know how much...

S02 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris recap the music videos that Barry Manilow produced in promotion of his 1981 studio album IF I SHOULD LOVE AGAIN. This was the first album to feature music videos as part of the promotion.

S02EP01B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s masterpiece 1981 studio album If I Should Love Again. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release and all publicly-known studio outtakes. Then, the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the album while trying to match the other host’s choice...

S02EP01A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1981 studio album If I Should Love Again and why they consider it a masterpiece. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.

Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris are back for Season 2 on Monday, February 2! In this special trailer episode, Logan & Barry reflect on Season 1 and preview what they have in store for Season 2.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris recount what is publicly known about the recording sessions conducted by Barry Manilow throughout 1995 and 1996. None of the songs were released at the time, but a handful of them were released in the 2000s on various projects and compilations.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris review the 1998 Barry Manilow live DVD "Close Up!" which was filmed during the UK leg of the Reminiscing Tour (a.k.a. "The Clicker Tour") in 1998. The tour promoted his then-new studio album SUMMER OF '78.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at Barry Manilow's "Live By Request" television performance which aired live on A&E on December 5, 1996, which was used to promote his then-new studio album SUMMER OF '78.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at The Second Barry Manilow Special which aired on ABC on February 24, 1978, which was used to promote his then-new studio album EVEN NOW.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at season 1 after airing the season finale and share what they are setting out to do in season 2.

S01EP06: In the Season 1 finale, hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1982 live album Barry Live in Britain. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on the original release. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ t...

S01EP05: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s perennial classic 1990 holiday album Because It’s Christmas. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on the original release. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ top...

S01EP04B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s platinum-selling 1982 studio album Here Comes the Nigh. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release, the Oh Julie! extended play record, and a session outtake that was re-recorded and released in the 2000s. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 fav...

S01EP04A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s platinum-selling 1982 studio album Here Comes the Night. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.

S01EP03B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s self-titled 1980 studio album Barry. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release as well as session outtakes that later emerged publicly, followed by a recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 favorite songs, and then the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Play...

S01EP03A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s self-titled 1980 studio album Barry. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1997-98 concert tour that supported his "Summer of '78" 1996 album: The Reminiscing Tour, a.k.a The “Clicker” Tour. With the help of an interactive, electronic wheel, the tour’s setlist varied wildly night after night. This tour gave fans the opportunity to hear some beloved album cuts for the first (and possibly only)...