Biography
Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, musician,
arranger, producer, conductor, and performer, best known for such recordings as
"Could It Be Magic", "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (At the
Copa)."
In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a
feat equalled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and
Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and
multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records
number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music
Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Between 1974 - 1979 Manilow had 10
number 1 singles, five of which were consecutive. Several well-known
entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra,
who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan
stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing,
man. We're all inspired by you."
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