Thought Pie: Horrible Discovery of the Day: Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the 80's"

Barry Manilow felt the need to come out with "The Greatest Songs of the 80's" (because "The Greatest Songs of the 70's" wasn't horrible enough).

And now for my open letter to Barry:


Dear Barry,

There are just some songs that are sacred and shouldn't be messed with. "Islands in the Stream" is one of those...as is "Open Arms"...and "Never Gonna Give You Up". While I appreciate your thoughtfulness and passion in recording your "Best Songs of the 80's" album, I really wish you had maybe picked something like "Most Obscure Songs of the 80's" or "Barry Manilow Does Barry Manilow's 80's Songs". You have a lovely voice, but it wasn't needed on the tracks you chose...they are the "best" for a reason...they were already done REALLY well.

XOXO
Ashley

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