Barry and Babs: just one of the many pairings.

[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Barry Manilow[/lastfm]‘s next Arista/Legacy release will be a Duets compilation. Drawn from albums spanning the 1980s, ’90s and 2000s, he’s paired with legends such as Barbra Streisand, Mel Torme and Ella Fitzgerald. Duets also features his 2006 collaboration with The Association on a medley of “Cherish” and “Windy.” Longtime pals such as Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick and Melissa Manchester help round out the playlist.

Here’s a nice pairing of Barry with Helen Reddy: ~JZ.