Melissa Manchester - For The Working Girl

Review by Rozalyn Franklin

For The Working Girl by Melissa Manchester: A Time Capsule of 1980 Vibes Alright, let’s talk about For The Working Girl, Melissa Manchester’s gem from 1980. If you’re into Adult Contemporary vibes with a splash of Soft Rock and Ballad feels, this album is totally your jam. It’s got that cozy mix of genres—Rock, Pop/Rock, Vocal—and styles like Music Hall and Ballads that just scream “chill evening” or maybe “staring out the window while pretending life is a movie.” You know what I mean? The album dropped in countries like the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, and even Venezuela (yep, she was everywhere). Labels like Arista and BMG backed it, so you know there was some serious muscle behind this project. And honestly? The production team didn’t slack off one bit. With credits like Barry Fasman on horns, Steve Buckingham pulling double duty as arranger and guitarist, and Don Henley adding backing vocals? This thing was stacked. Now, let me hit you with two tracks that stuck in my brain after giving this baby a spin: “Working Girl (For The)” This track kicks things off strong, and man, it sets the tone for the whole album. Right away, Melissa’s voice hits you like a warm hug—it’s smooth but packs an emotional punch. The lyrics are kinda empowering too, talking about hustling hard and owning your grind. Like, who wouldn’t vibe with that message? Plus, those strings and percussion bits? They’re subtle but sneak up on ya, making the song feel bigger than it actually is. Honestly, every time I hear this one, I wanna put on a power suit and conquer the world—or at least clean my apartment like I’m running for office. “Lovers After All (feat. Peabo Bryson)” Okay, real talk—this duet is straight-up magic. Peabo Bryson’s voice blends with Melissa’s so perfectly it’s almost unfair. It’s romantic without being cheesy, which is rare for love songs from this era. There’s something about the way their voices intertwine that makes you believe in soulmates or whatever. The melody builds slowly, letting the emotion simmer before hitting you full force. By the end, I’m sitting there thinking, “Wow, why don’t they make ‘em like this anymore?” Spoiler alert: they probably can’t. --- So yeah, For The Working Girl isn’t perfect—it has its share of predictable moments—but it’s got heart. Like, loads of it. Listening to it now feels like flipping through an old photo album; it’s nostalgic but still relevant in weird ways. Weirdly enough, though, halfway through writing this review, I realized how much I miss music that actually tries to tell a story instead of just looping beats for TikToks. Maybe that’s why albums like this still matter today. Or maybe I’m just getting old. Who knows?

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Artist: Melissa Manchester
Album: For The Working Girl

1969

Rating: 2.8

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
You And Me	3:53
You and Me	3:50
Any Kind of Fool	3:5
Tears Of Joy	3:55
Lovers After All	4:13
A Fool's Affair	3:39
Boys In The Back Room	3:35
Without You	3:24
Tears of Joy	3:53
A Fool's Affair	3:38
Boys In the Backroom	3:33
Working Girl (For The)	4:11
Talk	3:44
Lovers After All (feat. Peabo Bryson)	3:59
Any Kind Of Fool	3:08
Boys in the Backroom	03:35
If This Is Love	3:37
Happier Than I've Ever Been	3:27
Happier Than I've Ever Been	3:28

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Arista
Wounded Bird Records
Arista, BMG

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escuchar en línea
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écouter en ligne
ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
online anhören

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Role	Company
Manufactured By	Sony Music Japan International Inc.
Recorded At	Northstar Studios, Boulder
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Arista Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)	Arista Records, Inc.
Mixed At	Web IV Studios
Mastered At	Masterfonics
Distributed By	Capitol Records-EMI Of Canada Limited
Pressed By	Sonopress Arvato, USA
Record Company	Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By [Horns	Barry Fasman (tracks: 1 to 9), Steve Cagan (tracks: 10, 11)
Strings]	Barry Fasman (tracks: 1 to 9), Steve Cagan (tracks: 10, 11)
Arranged By	Randy McCormick
Keyboards	Randy McCormick
Backing Vocals	Bernadine Mitchell, Don Henley, Kathleen Jackson, Patti Allinson, Paul Davis , Rhodes, Chalmers & Rhodes, Steve Carlisle
Bass	Tom Robb
Bassoon	David Manchester
Drums	James Stroud
Percussion	James Stroud
Engineer	Lenny Roberts
French Horn	Beth Cooper
Glockenspiel	Tommy Cooper
Guitar	Larry Byrom
Liner Notes	大伴良則
Marimba	Avtar Singh Khalsa
Vibraphone	Avtar Singh Khalsa
Producer	Steve Buckingham
Synthesizer	Alan Feingold
Concertmaster	Sid Sharp
Mixed By	Ed Seay
Photography By	George Hurrell

Notes

Recorded At Northster Studio Boulder,Colorado,
Britannia Studio Los Angeles,California And
Web IV Studio,Atalanta,Georgia
Originally released in 1980
Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP) : Limited Release
Recorded at Northstar Studio, Boulder
Brittania Studio, LA and Web IV Studio, Atlanta
Issued with printed inner lyric sleeve
Recorded At Northster Studio Boulder, Colorado,
Britannia Studio Los Angeles, California And
Web IV Studio, Atlanta, Georgia
Originally released in 1980.

Barcodes

Barcode (On OBI): 4547366059731
Barcode (Text): 6 64140 95332 1
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB41
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1009
Matrix / Runout: BMK27355 + + F736001
Other: BMK 27355
Barcode (Text): 0 7822-19533-1
Barcode (Scanned): 078221953313
Barcode: 0 7822-19533-1

About Melissa Manchester

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American pop singer / songwriter and actress born February 15, 1951, Bronx, New York. She is married to and her father was .

Real Name

Melissa Toni Manchester

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: Melissa Manchester's 1980 album *For The Working Girl* wasn’t just your average pop record. It had an interesting mix of styles, from soft rock to ballads, and even a touch of music hall vibes. What makes it stand out? Well, the album featured some serious star power in the credits. Don Henley, yes *that* Don Henley from The Eagles, lent his voice for backing vocals. And if that’s not enough, the track "Lovers After All" is a duet with none other than Peabo Bryson, who’d later become famous for singing Disney love songs like “A Whole New World.” Oh, and here’s the kicker—it was released in countries as diverse as Venezuela, Japan, and Australia, showing just how universal its appeal was. Not bad for an album inspired by working women!

Comments

mimipinkdot

2025-03-16

Does Melissa Manchester recording this great song relate to her not liking the message of "Don't Cry Out Loud"?

arusso23

2025-03-16

thumbs up

allentubiera

2025-03-16

There's a lot to be said about the working girl...and there's a lot to be said about the MAGNIFICENT LIVE SINGING from our talented @MelissaManchester !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kudos to her!

daniildianka1991gmailcom

2025-03-16

This song has always been one of my favorites ftom her. There's another version from a concert here on YouTube.

ttieman81

2025-03-15

Where was this clip taken from?

montdheralquraishe

2025-03-15

lol i can not believe i ran across this song - i did it for ms. downtowner (in drag) - and i won - this sure takes me back in time and puts a major smile on my face - the word to this song is so real and her voice is so awesome - wish there were some like her today - ty jay for this trip down memory lane

thinkdreamdesign

2025-03-15

KARAOKE VERSION PLEASE... I LOVE THIS SONG A LOT..............

cosmiclovebipolar

2025-03-14

I love this song so much... I just hope there is a karaoke version...

jonalbisublog

2025-03-13

One of her very best songs!!! Beautifully written and highly dramatic.

mathewshanley

2025-03-12

Love this great song and her hot hairstyle!!

codywkaiser

2025-03-12

love love love love love.....and her voice is always amazing....

azaleamastio

2025-03-11

I love the run when she sings "Des Moines" -- MM is one of the greats

giovannaalves280914

2025-03-10

She works hard for the money...

ommadegifts

2025-03-10

@LionheartVegas Glad you like it..thanks for your feedback

tieumadau

2025-03-09

Wow, I had never seen this one. I'm not sure how you found it, but thanks for posting it! Great performance.

isason2005

2025-03-08

The song deserved to be a top ten hit. But it stalled at "54.

denisehummel

2025-03-08

Love love love

wikoblog

2025-03-08

Love this!
Spongeworthy, what is this from? Is it a promotional video for the album?
How did you find it? Melissa looks and sounds incredible!!!!
Awesome!!!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Cheers,
James

crimehater

2025-03-07

This popped up on my playlist, must have saved it, and didn’t realize I knew this song and literally hadn’t heard it since way way back in 1980, I had long forgotten about it! Wow, one of my favorites, yes they did play this on the R&B radio stations !