Melissa Manchester Remembers Clive Davis
Clive Davis has died at age 94. As one of the foundational artists of the Arista Records era, I reflect on our complicated, enduring relationship, the lessons learned, and the final photo we shared together.
A night of songs and stories at 54 Below
Melissa Manchester’s evening at 54 Below unfolded as a night of songs and stories, moving between music and memories of collaborators and her own catalogue. She carried the room with ease, and the songs still land with weight, shaped by time, voice, and presence.
Dolly Parton joins Melissa in a duet of her classic hit song, “Midnight Blue”
Grammy-winning artists Melissa Manchester and Dolly Parton join forces to unveil the captivating focus track "Midnight Blue," a highlight of Melissa's eagerly awaited 25th studio album, RE:VIEW. Released by Green Hill Productions, this latest offering is a reflective and heartfelt ode to Melissa's illustrious 50-year career in the music industry, weaving pop, soul, and soft rock into a memorable musical tapestry that commemorates this landmark [read more...]
From the Vault. Melissa Manchester “Midnight Blue”
"Midnight Blue" is a song by American singer and songwriter Melissa Manchester, written by herself alongside Carole Bayer Sager and produced by Vini Poncia with an executive production by Richard Perry. It was released in April 1975 as the first single from Manchester's third studio album, Melissa
Melissa Manchester’s new single, a re-envisioned recording of her first hit, “Midnight Blue”
In support of World Singing Day, I thought it would be appropriate for the second release from my upcoming album, RE:VIEW, to be "Midnight Blue." The tenderness I feel for this song I co-wrote with Carole Bayer Sager and the images of me through the years are true and heartfelt. I am grateful to know all of the memories this song has stirred in all [read more...]