As if the idea of a new Barry Manilow album wasn't enough to fill you with fear and dread, the crooner has just announced that the forthcoming "My Dream Duets" will be released just before Halloween — and it will feature him singing standards with dead singers.
The album includes posthumous contributions from the likes of Whitney Houston, John Denver and even Marilyn Monroe. "Having the opportunity to record these legendary standards with artists whom I admire so much was really a dream come true," Manilow said.
At time of publication, The Post was unable to reach any of Manilow's collaborators to see if they share his enthusiasm — mainly because they're dead.
It's definitely not the first (nor will it be the last) time a living artist has teamed up with someone from the other side. Here are eight examples of this often awkward trend.
Jim Morrison and the Doors: "Lament" (1978)
It's often forgotten that the Doors released albums after Jim Morrison's death in 1971, including the spoken word collection "An American Prayer." Released in 1978, it's a masterwork of pretension — especially this track, essentially based around Morrison whining about his genitals. "Guitar player, ancient wise satyr/Sing your ode to my c - - k," babbles Morrison. Hysterically, Robby Krieger then does exactly that.
Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole: "Unforgettable" (1991)
Of all the dead-people duets recorded to date, Natalie Cole's classy collaboration with her father on an updated version of "Unforgettable" is arguably the best. The idea came about thanks to Elvis Presley's musical director, Joe Guercio, who convinced Natalie to revisit the song Nat originally made famous in 1951.
The Beatles: "Free as a Bird" (1995)
The then-three remaining Beatles completed a track around a scratchy John Lennon demo dating back to 1977. According to drummer Ringo Starr, the band simply pretended Lennon was still part of the session — but that he had just gone "out for tea." Whatever gets you through the night, fellas
Elvis Presley and Lisa Marie Presley: "Don't Cry Daddy" (1997)
Another daddy-daughter combo, which was unveiled by Lisa Marie at an anniversary concert marking 20 years since her father's death in 1977. When it comes to vocal style at least, it's fair to say the apple did not fall far from the tree.
Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley: "Turn Your Lights Down Low" (1999)
Hill had five children with Marley's son Rohan (which partly explains why she has yet to follow up her 1998 debut solo album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill"). That connection also explains the decision to re-record this version of Marley's 1977 track, but quite how it turned out so badly is still a mystery.
Notorious B.I.G. and Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge and Avery Storm: "Nasty Girl" (2005)
The 2005 album "Duets" features the slain Brooklyn rapper's unreleased and reconstituted vocals matched up with just about everyone he ever met (and, to the annoyance of his fan base, some artists he definitely did not). Although the single was a minor hit, Biggie's thunder was stolen by the clutter of guests.
Rod Stewart and Ella Fitzgerald: "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" (2012)
The Scottish rocker took it upon himself to "resurrect" the jazz legend for this track off his holiday album "Merry Christmas, Baby." Lots of uncomfortable squirming ensued.
Barbra Streisand and Elvis Presley: "Love Me Tender" (2014)
At least Lisa Marie and her pops had matching voices. This recent version of "Love Me Tender," concocted by Barbra Streisand for her new album "Partners," is grating in the extreme. Presley smolders with his familiar, sensual tones, while Babs wails as if she's trying to break windows on Broadway. A horrible combination.
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