Barry Manilow II

Barry Manilow II is the second studio album by Barry Manilow released in 1974. Propelled by the major success of its lead single "Mandy" and featuring a further international hit in "It's a Miracle", the album was a commercial breakthrough for Manilow. First issued by Bell Records, it was reissued after the company was reorganized into Arista Records. The album's success spawned a notable parody in the picture sleeve of Ray Stevens' 1979 single, "I Need Your Help Barry Manilow".

Barry Manilow II
Studio album by
Barry Manilow
ReleasedOctober 1, 1974
1996 (re-release)
2006 (re-release)
Studio
  • Hit Factory, New York City
  • Mediasound, New York City
Genre
Length38:14 (original release)
41:37 (1996 re-release)
44:23 (2006 re-release)
LabelBell
Arista (Re-release)
ProducerBarry Manilow, Ron Dante
Barry Manilow chronology
Barry Manilow
(1973)		 Barry Manilow II
(1974)		 Tryin' to Get the Feeling
(1975)
Singles from Barry Manilow II
  1. "Mandy"/"Something's Comin' Up"
    Released: October 7, 1974
  2. "It's a Miracle"
    Released: 1975
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link
Christgau's Record GuideC
Rolling Stone(unfavorable) link

Album peaked at #29 on Canada’s RPM Album Chart.

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