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Even Now (Barry Manilow song)
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"'Even Now'" is a 1978 song by American adult contemporary and pop music singer Barry Manilow. It is the title track from his 1978 album, and Manilow wrote the music and co-produced the track with Ron Dante. The words were written by Marty Panzer.
Released as the second single from the album, "Even Now" became a top 20 hit on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart in June 1978, peaking at No. 19.Whitburn, Joel (2004). 'The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits', 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 394. It became Manilow's ninth song to reach number one on the 'Billboard' easy listening chart, spending three weeks atop the chart beginning May 27, 1978.Hyatt, Wesley (1999). 'The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits' (Billboard Publications), page 218.
'Billboard Magazine' described "Even Now" as "one of Manilow's classiest efforts." 'Cash Box' said that "Barry reaches shivering moments."
In his autobiography 'Sweet Life', Manilow said that the song was "one of my personal favorites, which never fails to move me. It reminded me of the great times I had collaborating with" Marty Panzer, with whom the singer had worked previously. The lyrics of this song describe the remorse and regret felt by the lyricist over leaving a woman with whom he had a great relationship with for a much better life with a different woman, even though his instincts told him that it wasn't the right move to make.
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See also
*List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1978 (U.S.)
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