Platinum & Gold Collection

by Melissa Manchester

Overview

During the '70s and well into the '80s, Melissa Manchester was a dominant force in the soft rock/adult contemporary domain, and BMG's Platinum & Gold Collection compiles all of these moments together in a brief, compact fashion on one disc. While it is by no means thorough in its scope in capturing Manchester's career, it focuses on the time period that counts the most in shaping her profile. Starting off with the infectious, synth-heavy dance number "You Should Hear How She Talks About You," the album is a mildly bumpy ride in its sequencing, but covers her softer and more introspective moments ("Don't Cry Out Loud" being the most notable of these instances) and all sorts of moments in between. For those who don't already own a greatest-hits compilation for Manchester, this is a nice disc to have at a reasonable price. However, those who already own all of the hits will find nothing new here to satisfy their appetites. ~ Rob Theakston

Product Details

Release Date:	01/13/2004
Label:	Arista
UPC:	0828765786522
Rank:	50813

Tracks

1. You Should Hear How She Talks About You
2. Midnight Blue
3. Just You and I
4. Don't Cry Out Loud
5. Just Too Many People
6. Better Days
7. Theme from Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love)
8. Nice Girls
9. Whenever I Call You Friend
10. No One Can Love You More Than Me
11. Be Somebody
12. Stevie's Wonder

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Melissa Manchester   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

John Vastano   Composer
Steve Buckingham   Composer,Producer
Kenny Loggins   Composer
Billy Livsey   Composer
Jeremy Holiday   Project Director
Gretchen Brennison   Compilation Producer
Richard Perry   Executive Producer
Marvin Hamlisch   Composer
Jan Buckingham   Composer
John Hudson   Project Director
Dean Pitchford   Composer
Dennis Drake   Mastering
Mark Gray   Composer
Peter Allen   Composer
Melissa Manchester   Composer
Tom Snow   Composer
Harry Maslin   Producer
Arif Mardin   Producer
Terry Britten   Composer
Carole Bayer Sager   Composer
Vini Poncia   Composer,Producer
Robbie Buchanan   Rhythm Arrangements
Bill Pitzonka   Liner Notes
Mathieu Bitton   Design,Art Direction