Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again
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"Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" is a song written by David Pomeranz
. It was sung by '70s superstars Barry Manilow
and the Carpenters
. Manilow's version was included on his album, Tryin' to Get the Feeling
, and the Carpenters' version wasn't released until 1995, on their 25th anniversary CD, Interpretations: A 25th Anniversary Celebration
.
at #10. The song also hit #1 on the adult contemporary chart
. An alternate version, at a slightly longer time length, appears on the CD set The Complete Collection and Then Some...
.
, the first album released after Karen's untimely death from anorexia in February, 1983.
According to Richard Carpenter, the basic uncompleted rhythm tracks were found at that time, but since the song had been shelved, any performance of Karen's vocal was thought to have been lost forever.
Even though the final production vocal intended for the release of the record had been recorded over and was gone, many years later, a "work lead" was found in its' place, hidden away on a master tape that also contained the song Only Yesterday
.
A work lead can easily be identified by such anomalies as Karen flipping a sheet of paper over at about 1:50 into the play time of the song as she sight reads and sings. However, this work lead was never intended for public release, originally intended only to serve as a guide for familiarizing the band members with the emotional feel of the song and to get a sense of its' structure.
However, besides that slight flaw, Richard felt that the vocal was good enough to finish production of the song and release it as he did in 1995 almost 20 years after it was recorded.
David Pomeranz
David Pomeranz is an American singer, composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theatre. He is also ambassador for Operation SmileBorn in Reno and raised on Long Island, Pomeranz expressed interest in music from an early age, singing in the synagogue choir, learning to play the piano, guitar, and...
. It was sung by '70s superstars Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as "Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana ."...
and the Carpenters
The Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
. Manilow's version was included on his album, Tryin' to Get the Feeling
Tryin' to Get the Feeling
Tryin' to Get the Feeling is the third studio album released by Barry Manilow in 1975. It featured the title track, "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again", with other hits including "New York City Rhythm", "Bandstand Boogie" and "I Write the Songs." The album scored triple platinum.-Side one:#"New York...
, and the Carpenters' version wasn't released until 1995, on their 25th anniversary CD, Interpretations: A 25th Anniversary Celebration
Interpretations: A 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Carpenters' compilation "Interpretations" was released in 1995 as both a cassette tape and a CD. Some songs on here were never before released, such as "Without a Song" and "From This Moment On"...
.
Barry Manilow version
Manilow released his version as a single in 1976 from his album Tryin' to Get the Feeling. It became the most successful version of the song at the time, charting in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
at #10. The song also hit #1 on the adult contemporary chart
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
. An alternate version, at a slightly longer time length, appears on the CD set The Complete Collection and Then Some...
The Complete Collection and Then Some...
The Complete Collection and Then Some... is a four-disc and one video greatest hits compilation by American pop singer Barry Manilow. It features 70 tracks including unreleased songs and five new recordings. It was certified RIAA gold...
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The Carpenters version
The Carpenters' version was recorded during the Horizon sessions in 1975 but had been shelved as being `one too many ballads'. Seven years after production wrapped on the song, Richard was looking for songs to include on Voice of the HeartVoice of the Heart
Voice of the Heart is the eleventh album by American pop duo Carpenters. It was released in 1983 after Karen's death and contains material from her final recording sessions, as well as previously unreleased tracks from sessions over the years....
, the first album released after Karen's untimely death from anorexia in February, 1983.
According to Richard Carpenter, the basic uncompleted rhythm tracks were found at that time, but since the song had been shelved, any performance of Karen's vocal was thought to have been lost forever.
Even though the final production vocal intended for the release of the record had been recorded over and was gone, many years later, a "work lead" was found in its' place, hidden away on a master tape that also contained the song Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday (song)
"Only Yesterday" is a song recorded by The Carpenters in 1975. It was released on March 14, 1975, and was the Carpenters' last top-ten single in the United States. Composed by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis, it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the easy listening...
.
A work lead can easily be identified by such anomalies as Karen flipping a sheet of paper over at about 1:50 into the play time of the song as she sight reads and sings. However, this work lead was never intended for public release, originally intended only to serve as a guide for familiarizing the band members with the emotional feel of the song and to get a sense of its' structure.
However, besides that slight flaw, Richard felt that the vocal was good enough to finish production of the song and release it as he did in 1995 almost 20 years after it was recorded.