{"product_id":"ultimate_manilow","title":"Ultimate Manilow","description":"\u003cp\u003eUltimate Manilow is a 2002 greatest-hits collection that surveys Barry Manilow’s Top 40 glory years, with a focus on his mid‑1970s to early‑1980s output. Released on Arista\/BMG Heritage, it gathers nearly all of his major chart successes, from the aria‑like ballad “Mandy” and the classically rooted “Could It Be Magic” to the anthemic “I Write the Songs,” the story‑song disco of “Copacabana (At the Copa),” and staples like “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Even Now,” and “Ready to Take a Chance Again.” The sequencing is designed as a no‑filler overview of his evolution as a songwriter and performer, underlining his deep connection to Broadway, vaudeville, and classic pop traditions while highlighting his knack for big choruses and emotionally charged narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album is also notable for its role in revitalizing Manilow’s career in the early 2000s, debuting at No. 3 on the charts and helping to launch an initially six‑week promotional tour that quickly expanded to six months as demand grew. At the time of its release, it was effectively the in‑print definitive compilation of his work, and later editions—including expanded track listings and new formats such as a 2LP set—have cemented Ultimate Manilow as a central gateway into his catalog for both longtime fans and new listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Store","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl \/ 2LP","offer_id":53769817719098,"sku":"39303","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/2041\/0682\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-20_at_5.12.53_PM.jpeg?v=1784582062","url":"https:\/\/recordstore.ca\/products\/ultimate_manilow","provider":"Record Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}