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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 6/29/2008 1:29:25 PM
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amyk
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I don't know what you are referring to about the Elizabeth Hasselbeck thing.
But anyway...I love Barry Manilow! I was able to see him in concert once in the '90s, and that man is a true professional. He was performing outside at the state fair in about 100 degree weather and about 100% humidity (okay, maybe I'm exaggerating slightly, but not much!) and still gave it his all. I think he is one of those people who just loves performing so much that he would do it even if he did not become the superstar that he became. I could see him just performing in sleezy bars his whole life if it was a choice between performing and doing some other kind of work.
I especially love his big band CD, Swingin' with the Big Bands. But also most of the classic Manilow songs, especially "Copacabana"! I love a song that tells an interesting story, even though it is really quite a sad story.
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/6/2008 10:26:11 PM
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Here's the scoop:
http://www.tmz.com/2007/09/17/barry-to-elisabeth-your-view-is-dangerous/6
Yes, he's a very talented musician.
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Just for the record, Barry did not write the song, "Mandy." A song writer named Scott English wrote the tune in the 60's, then he (Manilow) put it into prominence in the 70's and made it a million seller.
Yes, I knew that. When I tried telling someone once, they didn't believe me! If you check one of those Billboard chart books, they actually have a footnote on it. Originally it was called Brandy instead. When Barry went to record it, the label had him change it because of the popular song Brandy (Your A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass instead.
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/6/2008 11:03:00 PM
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DenimDiva
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If you check one of those Billboard chart books, they actually have a footnote on it. Originally it was called Brandy instead. When Barry went to record it, the label had him change it because of the popular song Brandy (Your A Fine Girl) by Looking Glass instead.
I'm trying to replay in my mind how Mandy went and all I keep coming up with are the words to Mandy but the tune I keep coming up with is Sandy from the movie Grease! LOL!!
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 10:49:18 AM
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humbleinspirit
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Ohhh ohhh oh, Sandy, baby! LOL! 
Now I could post the lyrics and find a sample to Mandy if you wish?
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 11:08:13 AM
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DenimDiva
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I know the lyrics, but I could use a sample of the music. I wasn't that big of a Manilow fan. Maybe that's why I don't remember the tune....
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 11:30:17 AM
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DenimDiva
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Thanks stella!
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 2:30:43 PM
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humbleinspirit
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Now is it just me or does he look, um high in that video clip?
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 2:54:16 PM
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DenimDiva
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It's not just you! That's what I was thinking too.
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 3:04:56 PM
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stellaluna
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Oh...I think he just looks like that. lol
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 10:38:18 PM
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humbleinspirit
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Not in later years, in fact he much looks refined and dare I say, um, handsome these days.
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 10:49:34 PM
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DenimDiva
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I, uh, never thought of BM as, um, handsome.
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RE: Happy birthday, Barry Manilow! - 7/12/2008 10:50:49 PM
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humbleinspirit
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Reallly? go figure. (Just proves that I am a man!  )
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