2:00 AM Paradise Cafe
2:00 AM Paradise Cafe is the tenth studio album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow released in 1984. The album peaked at No. 28 on the Billboard 200 and went Gold in the United States.[3]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 15, 1984 | |||
| Length | 49:15 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
| Producer | Barry Manilow | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [2] |
Background
Johnny Mercer's widow, Ginger, entrusted Manilow with a cache of Mercer's lyrics that had never been set to music, although Manilow used only Mercer's "When October Goes" for the project. He recruited veteran jazz musicians Bill Mays, Gerry Mulligan, Shelly Manne, Mundell Lowe, and George Duvivier for the album. Also enlisted for vocal duets were Mel Tormé and Sarah Vaughan. The entire album was rehearsed for three days, then recorded entirely live (in one take) without overdubs at Westlake Studio 'C' in Los Angeles, California.
Track listing
All music is composed by Barry Manilow
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1. | "Paradise Cafe" | Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman | 5:23 |
| 2. | "Where Have You Gone" | Adrienne Anderson | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Say No More" | Adrienne Anderson | 4:06 |
| 4. | "Blue" (with Sarah Vaughan) | Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman | 4:16 |
| 5. | "When October Goes" | Johnny Mercer | 4:04 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What Am I Doin' Here" | Marty Panzer | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Goodbye My Love" | Adrienne Anderson | 4:25 |
| 3. | "Big City Blues" (with Mel Tormé) | Adrienne Anderson | 4:14 |
| 4. | "When Love Is Gone" | Lisa Sennett | 4:17 |
| 5. | "I've Never Been So Low on Love" | Marty Panzer | 4:26 |
| 6. | "Night Song" | Bruce Sussman, Jack Feldman | 4:28 |
Charts
| Chart (1984/85) | Position |
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| United States (Billboard 200) | 28 |
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 100 |
| United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) | 28 |
Personnel
- Barry Manilow – vocals, keyboards, piano
- Mel Tormé – vocals
- Sarah Vaughan – vocals
- Bill Mays – piano, Fender Rhodes
- Gerry Mulligan – baritone saxophone
- Mundell Lowe – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- George Duvivier – double bass
- Shelly Manne – drums, percussion
Production
- Arranged and produced by Barry Manilow
- Recorded and engineered by Michael Braunstein
- Assistant Engineers: Deni King, Greg Laney
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[5] | Silver | 60,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[3] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Allmusic review
- Rolling Stone list
- "American album certifications – Barry Manilow – 2:00 A.M. Paradise Cafe". Recording Industry Association of America.
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 191. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "British album certifications – Barry Manilow – E2 Am Paradise Café". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
