AMG Review of Beautiful Ballads & Love Songs

Al Campbell
All Music Guide

Beautiful Ballads contains some of Barry Manilow's most popular songs including "Could It Be Magic," "Weekend in New England," and "Somewhere in the Night," but unfortunately omits such essentials as "Mandy," "Tryin' to Get the Feeling," "I Write the Songs," and "Looks Like We Made It." Stick with Arista's 1978 single release Greatest Hits.