Midnight Blue: The Encore Collection contains ten well-known songs by MOR singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester. Included are the original hit versions of "Don't Cry Out Loud," "You Should Hear How She Talks About You," and "Midnight Blue" recorded for Arista in the late '70s and early '80s. The casual listener will be pleased with the choice of material, but the collector who wants more should search the bins for the 19-track collection Essence of Melissa Manchester.