Ready to Take a Chance Again

Barry Manilow

About Ready to Take a Chance Again

"Ready to Take a Chance Again" is a 1978 international hit single performed by Barry Manilow. The song was composed by Charles Fox, with lyrics by Fox's writing partner, Norman Gimbel. Manilow conceived and supervised the song's recording in partnership with Ron Dante. It is the theme song of the movie, Foul Play, starring Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase. It is one of two Manilow songs featured in that movie, the other being "Copacabana". The song recounts the experience of a despairing man who has been hurt by love and therefore has retreated into the safety of an emotional shell. His life then continues on a flat but even keel until he meets someone who causes him to consider taking a chance with love again. Both the 45 RPM single and the track on Manilow's hit collections are monaural, despite being labeled otherwise. The only source for this song in true stereo is the original Foul Play soundtrack. 


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2010
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You remind me I live in a shell
Safe from the past and doin' okay but not very well
No jolts, no surprises, no crisis arises
My life goes along as it should
It's all very nice, but not very good

And I'm ready to take a chance again
Ready to put my love on the line with you
Been livin' with nothing to show for it
You get what you get when you go for it
And I'm ready to take a chance again with you

When she left me, in all my despair
I just held on, my hopes were all gone
Then I found you there

And I'm ready to take a chance again
Ready to put my love on the line with you
Been livin' with nothing to show for it
You get what you get when you go for it

And I'm ready to take a chance again
Ready to put my love on the line with you
Been livin' with nothing to show for it
You get what you get when you go for it

And I'm ready to take a chance again
Ready to take a chance again with you
With you

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Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He is best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)". more »

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Written by: CHARLES FOX, NORMAN GIMBEL

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Ready to Take a Chance Again" is a song recorded and performed by American singer Barry Manilow. It was released as a single in 1978.
Songwriter/Composer Info
The song was written by Charles Fox and lyricist Norman Gimbel. The pair is well-known for their collaborations on several other hit songs.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Manilow's successful hits during the 70s. It also reached number 5 on the Adult Contemporary US Billboard chart.
Movie Feature
"Ready to Take a Chance Again" is best remembered as the theme song for the 1978 paramount movie "Foul Play". It played in the opening credits of the film.
Oscar Nomination
The song was nominated for an Academy Award in the 'Best Original Song' category in 1979 due to its inclusion in "Foul Play". However, it didn't win the award.
Soundtrack Album
Despite being the theme of "Foul Play", "Ready to Take a Chance Again" is not included in the film's original soundtrack album, which was released in 1978.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics are about being ready to fall in love again after experiencing heartbreak and emotional pain.
Critical Feedback
The song is often praised for its profound lyrics and Manilow's soulful performance making it relatable to many listeners.
Live Performances
Barry Manilow has performed "Ready to Take a Chance Again" in numerous live performances throughout his career, showcasing its enduring popularity.
Crossover Success
Besides its chart success, "Ready to Take a Chance Again" also achieved crossover success by being played frequently on both pop and adult contemporary radio stations.

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