Old Songs
Barry Manilow
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Candles burning, glasses are chilled and soon she'll be by Hope and pray she'll say that she's willing to give us another try And if all those plans I made don't melt the lady's heart I'll put on the old 45's And maybe the old songs will bring back the old times Maybe the old lines will sound new Maybe she'll lay her head on my shoulder Maybe old feelings will come through Maybe we'll start to cry and wonder why we ever walked away Maybe the old songs will bring back the old times And make her want to stay It's been too long since I've seen her face light up when I come home It's been too many hours I've wasted staring at the phone Sweet old songs I'm counting on you to bring her back to me I'm tired of listening alone And maybe the old songs will bring back the old times Maybe the old lines will sound new Maybe she'll lay her head on my shoulder Maybe old feelings will come through Maybe we'll start to cry and wonder why we ever walked away Maybe the old songs will bring back the old times And make her want to stay And make her want to stay, want to stay Maybe we'll start to cry and wonder why we ever walked away Maybe the old songs will bring back the old times And make her want to stay
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Written by: BUDDY KAYE, DAVID POMERANZ
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12 facts about this song
Collaboration"Old Songs" is a song created in a collaborative effort between Barry Manilow and David Pomeranz. They are both accomplished singers and songwriters in their own right, making this song a result of merging talents and creativity.
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Album"Old Songs" is included in Barry Manilow's 1981 album, "If I Should Love Again". The album was his sixth studio album.
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Song ThemeThe primary theme of "Old Songs" is nostalgia and fond memories of the past, a recurring theme in many of Barry Manilow's songs.
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Successful Album"If I Should Love Again", the album that hosts "Old Songs", peaked at number 14 in Billboard 200, thus attesting its commercial success.
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Musical Style"Old Songs" exhibits a typical pop ballad stylistic sensibility of the 1980s, blending heartfelt emotive vocal delivery with melodic instrumental backing.
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PopularityAlthough "Old Songs" may not be the most famous song on the album, the song remains a favorite among many Barry Manilow fans for its touching lyrics and soulful rendition.
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Radio AirplayDespite the song not being released as a single, it received considerable radio airplay.
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Musical InfluenceBoth Barry Manilow and David Pomeranz have stated that older music forms, particularly classic pop and rock 'n' roll, have significantly influenced their songwriting direction, which reflects in "Old Songs".
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Collaborative RelationshipBarry Manilow and David Pomeranz have a long-standing collaborative relationship. They have worked together on other projects apart from "Old Songs", including the Broadway musical, "Copacabana".
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Shows and Compilation Albums"Old Songs" has also featured in various Barry Manilow shows and compilation albums post the release of the original album. This reaffirms the popularity and timelessness of the song.
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Personal ConnectionBarry Manilow has stated in interviews that "Old Songs" and the album "If I Should Love Again" holds a special significance for him, as it reflects a very personal and transformative period of his life.
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Lyrics MessageThe poetic lyrics of "Old Songs" focus on the power of music to bring back fond memories and comfort during challenging times.
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