Summer of '78

Summer of '78 is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1996. The album is a collection of cover versions of popular songs, mostly from the late 1970s, and was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.

Summer of '78
Studio album by Barry Manilow
Released	November 19, 1996
Studio	Starstruck Studios, Soundshop Recording Studios and Sound Kitchen (Nashville, Tennessee)
Genre	Pop Easy listening
Length	38:59
Label	Arista
Producer	Michael Omartian
Barry Manilow chronology
Singin' with the Big Bands (1994) Summer of '78 (1996) Manilow Sings Sinatra (1998)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Entertainment Weekly	C [2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Original performer	Length
1.	"Summer of '78"	Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman		1:48
2.	"Interlude: Love's Theme"	Barry White	Barry White	0:25
3.	"Reminiscing"	Graham Goble	Little River Band	3:45
4.	"I Go Crazy"	Paul Davis	Paul Davis	4:09
5.	"When I Need You"	Albert Hammond, Carole Bayer Sager	Leo Sayer	4:02
6.	"The Air That I Breathe"	Albert Hammond, Mike Hazlewood	Albert Hammond	3:43
7.	"Bluer Than Blue"	Randy Goodrum	Michael Johnson	2:58
8.	"We've Got Tonight"	Bob Seger	Bob Seger	4:39
9.	"I'd Really Love to See You Tonight"	Parker McGee	England Dan & John Ford Coley	3:18
10.	"Sometimes When We Touch"	Barry Mann, Dan Hill	Dan Hill	4:11
11.	"Never My Love"	Dick Addrisi, Don Addrisi	The Association	2:58
12.	"Just Remember I Love You"	Rick Roberts	Firefall	3:03

Personnel

• Barry Manilow – vocals, arrangements (1, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12), keyboards (12), synthesizers (12)
• Michael Omartian – acoustic piano, electric piano, synth bass, arrangements (1, 3-5, 7, 9, 10), keyboards (12), synthesizers (12)
• Tim Akers – synthesizers, keyboards (12)
• Blair Masters – synthesizers
• Jerry McPherson – electric guitars
• Biff Watson – acoustic guitars
• Dann Huff – electric guitars (4, 5, 8, 10)
• Mike Brignardello – guitars (9), bass (9)
• Tom Hemby – guitars (9), bass (9)
• Jimmie Lee Sloas – bass
• John Hammond – drums
• Paul Leim - drums
• Eric Darken – percussion (4, 6-8, 10)
• Love Unlimited Orchestra – orchestra (2)
• Bonnie Keen – backing vocals (3, 5)
• Marty McCall - backing vocals (3-5, 8)
• Michael Mellett – backing vocals (3, 5, 8)
• Chris Rodriguez – backing vocals (3, 5, 8)

Production

• Michael Omartian – producer
• Terry Christian – engineer, mixing
• Scott Ahaus – assistant engineer
• David Benson – assistant engineer
• Mark Capps – assistant engineer
• John Dickson – assistant engineer
• Greg Parker – assistant engineer
• John Thomas II – assistant engineer, mix assistant
• Denny Purcell – mastering at Georgetown Masters (Nashville, Tennessee)
• Suzy Martinez – production coordinator
• Mark Hulett – production coordinator, personal assistant
• Sheri G. Lee – art direction
• Firooz Zamedi – cover photography
• Albert Sanchez – interior photography
• Phillip Bloch – stylist
• Eric Barnard – grooming
• Stiletto Entertainment – management

Charts

Chart (1996)	Peak position
UK Albums (OCC)[3]	66
US Billboard 200[4]	82

References

1. Allmusic review
2. Entertainment Weekly review
3. "Barry Manilow | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
4. "Barry Manilow Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 May 2024.