Album: In the Swing of Christmas by Barry Manilow (2007)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Intimate
Record Label: Arista
Format: Album

Description: In the Swing of Christmas is Barry Manilow's third Christmas-themed album, released in 2007. It was only available at Hallmark Cards stores. You could also go to one of Barry's web sites to download the bonus track "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear".

In 2009, the album was re-released on Arista Records with two added tracks, the first one was "Christmas Is Just Around The Corner", from the animated movie A Cranberry Christmas, and the other one was "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer".

In 2008, the album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' category.

Co-produced by Barry Manilow and Scott Erickson, the album also features the Matt Herskowitz trio (Matt Herskowitz, David Rozenblatt and Mat Fieldes - formerly Mad Fusion)

Artist Background: 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)." In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equalled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Rad... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Captain & Tennille, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Anne Murray, Eric Carmen

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Intimate, 2000s, Album, Arista


In the Swing of Christmas is Barry Manilow's third Christmas-themed album, released in 2007. It was only available at Hallmark Cards stores. You could also go to one of Barry's web sites to download the bonus track "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear".

In 2009, the album was re-released on Arista Records with two added tracks, the first one was "Christmas Is Just Around The Corner", from the animated movie A Cranberry Christmas, and the other one was "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer".

In 2008, the album was nominated for a Grammy Award in the 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' category.

Co-produced by Barry Manilow and Scott Erickson, the album also features the Matt Herskowitz trio (Matt Herskowitz, David Rozenblatt and Mat Fieldes - formerly Mad Fusion)

In the Swing of Christmas

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