1979 Barry Manilow – Ships (US:#9)
“Ships” is a song written and originally performed by British musician Ian Hunter. The song was first released on Hunter’s fourth solo album, You’re Never Alone with a Schizophrenic in 1979. The song is said to be about Hunter’s relationship with his father.
“Ships” was later recorded by singer Barry Manilow for his sixth studio album, One Voice. It was the first of three singles released from the LP, all of which became U.S. Top 40 hits.
Album
One Voice is the sixth studio album by singer/songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1979. It was recorded at United Western Studios and Allen Zentz Recording in Hollywood. The album was a signature of a minor decline in Manilow’s success. It reached 2x platinum, not 3x platinum, as his past six albums did. The album only […]
Musicians
| Bass | Dennis Belfield |
| Drums | Ed Greene |
| Guitar | Mitch Holder |
| Keyboards | Bill Mays |
| Piano | Barry Manilow |
| Synthesizer | Ian Underwood |
| Background Vocals | Ron Dante |
| Vocals | Barry Manilow |
Produced By
Ron Dante
Barry Manilow
Songwriters
Ian Hunter
Charts
US:#9
UK:# –