| Barry Manilow | |
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 Barry Manilow live in 2008 at the Xcel Energy Center
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Barry Alan Pincus |
| Born | 17 June 1943 Brooklyn, New York USA |
| Genre(s) | Popular music, soft rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, keyboard, accordion |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Label(s) | Bell, Arista, RCA Concord |
| Website | www.manilow.com |
Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943) is an American artist best known for such recordings as "I Write the Songs," "Mandy," "Weekend in New England" and "Copacabana. Xcel Energy Center is a sports arena in Saint Paul Minnesota, U Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Popular music is Music belonging to any of a number of musical styles that are accessible to the general public and are disseminated by one or more Soft rock, also referred to as light rock or easy rock, is a style of Music which uses the techniques of Rock and roll to compose a softer Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to Performers who write, compose and sing their own material including Lyrics A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a In Music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing Music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch such In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Conducting is the act of directing a Musical performance by way of visible gestures A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers An electronic keyboard or digital keyboard is a type of Keyboard instrument. The accordion is a portable box-shaped Musical instrument of the hand-held Bellows -driven free-reed aerophone family sometimes referred to as a Squeezebox In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music This article is about the record label active in the US and UK in the 1960s and 1970s Arista Records (ˈɛərɪstə is an American Record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the " I Write the Songs " is a Popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 and recorded by David Cassidy, Captain & Tennille " Mandy " (or " Brandy " in 1971 was a 1974 hit song for Barry Manilow. " Weekend in New England " is a song written by Randy Edelman, and released by Barry Manilow on his 1976 album This One's For You Copacabana is a 1978 Disco song sung by Barry Manilow, and written by Jack Feldman, Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman. "
Manilow's career achievements include sales of more than 76 million records worldwide. In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously; a feat equalled only by Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor John Royce "Johnny" Mathis (born September 30, 1935) is an American Singer of Popular music. 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 the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist for three consecutive years. In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of Albums and singles sold through retail and Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreviated AC, refers to styles of popular music that ranges from "lush Sixties pop often vocal -based and rooted in The American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist has been awarded since 1974. 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. Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major We're all inspired by you. " Arsenio Hall cited Manilow as a favorite guest on The Arsenio Hall Show and admonished his audience to respect him for his work. Arsenio Hall (born February 12 1955 in Cleveland Ohio) is an African-American Actor, Comedian, and former Talk show host The Arsenio Hall Show was an Emmy Award winning Talk show which aired on late night in syndication from 1989 to 1994 [1]
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick and Rosemary Clooney, Manilow has also written songs for musicals and movies. Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as Dionne Warwick (born Marie Dionne Warrick on December 12, 1940) is an acclaimed five-time Grammy Award -winning singer actress activist Rosemary Clooney ( May 23, 1928 &ndash June 29, 2002) was an American Singer and actress whose warm radiant
Since February 2005, he has been the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, and has performed hundreds of shows since. February 2005: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August The Las Vegas Hilton is a Hotel, Casino, and Convention center in Winchester, Nevada.
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Biography
Born as Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York to Harold and Edna Pincus (who died in 1993 and 1994, respectively[2]), were of Russian, Jewish, and Irish ancestry. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. The Russian people (Русские— Russkie) are an East Slavic Ethnic group, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate After their divorce when he was two years old, he was raised by his mother and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Esther Manilow, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Williamsburg is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, bordering Greenpoint, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Bushwick Manilow's grandparents, who died in 1973 and 1975, had a strong influence on his life. [3] It was they who encouraged him to take up his first musical instrument, the accordion, which was popular in his Jewish and Italian neighborhood. A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The accordion is a portable box-shaped Musical instrument of the hand-held Bellows -driven free-reed aerophone family sometimes referred to as a Squeezebox
In 1948, as a five-year old he recorded "Happy Birthday" with his grandfather in a coin-operated recording booth as a present for his cousin Dennis. [4] Twenty five years later, a sample of this recording, known as "Sing It," served as the opening track on his first album.
When his mother later remarried, Manilow's stepfather, Willie Murphy, brought an extensive collection of jazz and swing records into the house. As a teenager, he listened to these records constantly, coming to idolize such conductors and composers as Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter and Nelson Riddle. Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 &ndash 22 September 1989 was a Russian-born American Composer and Lyricist, and one of the most prolific American songwriters WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes Cole Albert Porter (June 9 1891 &ndash October 15 1964 was an American Composer and songwriter from Peru, Indiana. Nelson Smock Riddle Jr ( June 1, 1921 &ndash October 6, 1985) was a well-known American bandleader arranger and It was Murphy who gave him a piano for his 13th birthday, at the time of his bar mitzvah. The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers In Judaism, Bar Mitzvah ( Hebrew: בר מצוה "one (m to whom the commandments apply" Bat Mitzvah (בת מצוה "one (f Manilow then dropped the accordion and began practising on his new piano.
At this point, Edna Pincus legally changed her surname, as well as her son's, to her maiden name, "Manilow. " Over the next few years, Manilow performed locally for small businesses and parties. He graduated from Eastern District High School in New York in 1961.
Following graduation, Manilow enrolled at the New York College of Music and The Juilliard School, while working in the mailroom at CBS to pay his expenses. The Juilliard School, located in New York City, is a world renowned Performing arts conservatory. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. At CBS in 1964, the 21-year-old Manilow met Bro Herrod, a director, who asked him to arrange some public domain songs for a musical adaptation of the melodrama, The Drunkard. The public domain is a range of abstract materials &ndash commonly referred to as Intellectual property &ndash which are not owned or controlled by anyone An adaptation is a characteristic of an Organism that has been favored by Natural selection and Melodrama refers to theatre in which music is used to increase the spectator's emotional response or to suggest character types Instead, he wrote an entire original score. [5] The musical became a success and ran Off-Broadway for eight years at the 13th Street Theatre in New York. Off-Broadway plays or musicals are performed in New York City. [6]
Also in 1964, Manilow married his high school sweetheart, Susan Deixler. However, Manilow's devotion to his musical interests caused tension in the marriage. When he was 22, he sought advice about whether to take up music full-time from a column in Playboy magazine, which published his letter in its December, 1965 issue and recommended that he go "sow your notes". Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy [7] On January 6, 1966, Manilow and Deixler signed the annulment decree she filed after he asked for a divorce. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Annulment in the Catholic Church See also Annulment (Catholic Church In the Roman Catholic Church, a marriage is considered to be a valid contract Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the termination of a Marriage. [8]
Manilow earned money by working as a pianist, producer and arranger. A pianist (/'piənɪst/ is a Musician who plays the Piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces play with an ensemble or Orchestra In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing In Music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing Music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch such Manilow has said of that time that he played piano for anybody: "If the check cleared, I was there. "[9]
Manilow worked as a commercial jingle writer/singer,[10] an activity that continued well into the 1970s. A jingle is a memorable Slogan, set to an engaging Melody, mainly broadcast on Radio and sometimes on Television commercials. He penned many of the jingles that he performed, including those for Bowlene Toilet Cleaner, State Farm Insurance, Stridex acne cleanser and Band-Aid, amongst others. State Farm Insurance is a group of Insurance and Financial services companies Stridex is a common acne treatment and prevention medicine It comes in the form of pads contained in a plastic tub of fifty-five or the new seventy-five pads History The Band-Aid was invented in 1920 by Earle Dickson, an employee of Johnson & Johnson for his wife Josephine who frequently cut and burned herself while cooking His singing-only credits included Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pepsi, Jack in the Box, Dr Pepper, and the famed McDonald's "You Deserve a Break Today" campaign. Kentucky Fried Chicken, usually known as KFC, is a chain of Fast food restaurants based in Louisville Kentucky. Pepsi-Cola is a carbonated beverage that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. Jack in the Box ( is an American Fast-food restaurant founded in 1951 in San Diego California, where it is still headquartered today Dr Pepper is a soft drink marketed in North America, South America and Europe by Dr Pepper Snapple Group. [11] Manilow won two Clio Awards in 1976 for his work for Tab and Band-Aid. The Clio Awards are given to reward creative excellence in Advertising and Design. Tab (styled as "TaB" is a diet cola Soft drink produced by the Coca-Cola Company. [12]
By 1967, Manilow was the musical director for the WCBS-TV series Callback. WCBS-TV, channel 2 is the flagship station of the CBS television network located in New York City. He next conducted and arranged for Ed Sullivan's production company, arranging a new theme for The Late Show, while still writing, producing and singing his radio and television jingles. Edward Vincent "Ed" Sullivan ( September 28, 1901 – October 13, 1974) was an American Entertainment Writer Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic A jingle is a memorable Slogan, set to an engaging Melody, mainly broadcast on Radio and sometimes on Television commercials. At the same time, he and Jeanne Lucas performed as a duo for a two-season run at New York's Upstairs at the Downstairs club. [13]
Career
1970s: Success
Manilow's association with Bette Midler began at the Continental Baths in New York City. Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as In the late 1960s Steve Ostrow opened the Continental Baths at 230 West 74th Street in the basement of the Ansonia Hotel in New York City. The City of New York [14] He accompanied her and other artists on the piano from 1970 to 1971, and Midler chose Manilow to assist with the production of her first two albums, The Divine Miss M (1972) and Bette Midler (1973), and act as her musical director on the The Divine Miss M tour. The Divine Miss M is the debut album by American female vocalist Bette Midler, released in 1972 on the Atlantic Records label Bette Midler is the eponymous second studio album by American female Vocalist Bette Midler, released in 1973 on the Atlantic Records label [15] Manilow worked with Midler for four years, from 1971 to 1975. In 1973, Bell Records released Manilow's first album, Barry Manilow, which offered an eclectic mix of piano-driven pop and guitar-driven rock music. This article is about the record label active in the US and UK in the 1960s and 1970s Eclecticism is used to describe the combination in a single work of elements from different historical styles The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. The album included a song that Manilow had composed for the 1972 war drama Parades. Among the songs in the album were "Friends," "Cloudburst," and "Could It Be Magic. " Bette Midler permitted Manilow to sing three of the songs in that album during intermission in her show. An intermission or interval is a break between two parts of performances or sessions in events such as a theatrical play, Opera or musical concert
As a result of a corporate takeover, Bell Records, along with other labels, was merged into a new entity named Arista Records, under the leadership of Clive Davis, who seized the opportunity to drop many artists. In business a takeover is the purchase of one company (the target) by another (the acquirer, or bidder) Arista Records (ˈɛərɪstə is an American Record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the Clive Jay Davis (born April 4 1932 in Brooklyn New York is an American Record producer and a leading music industry executive. However, after seeing Manilow perform as the opening act at a Dionne Warwick concert, he was convinced that he had a winner on his hands, and a mentorship lasting decades resulted. Dionne Warwick (born Marie Dionne Warrick on December 12, 1940) is an acclaimed five-time Grammy Award -winning singer actress activist
The partnership began to bear fruit in 1974, with the release of Manilow's second album, Barry Manilow II, on both Bell and Arista, which contained the breakthrough number-one hit, "Mandy". The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. Barry Manilow II is the second studio album by Barry Manilow released in 1974 " Mandy " (or " Brandy " in 1971 was a 1974 hit song for Barry Manilow. Ironically, Manilow had not wanted to record "Mandy," as he hadn't written it — but the song was included at the insistence of Clive Davis. " Mandy " (or " Brandy " in 1971 was a 1974 hit song for Barry Manilow. Following the success of Barry Manilow II, the first Bell release was re-mixed and re-issued as Barry Manilow I. Barry Manilow I is the debut album by Barry Manilow. It was released as Barry Manilow in 1973 then re-mixed and re-released as When Manilow went on his first tour, he included as part of his show "A Very Strange Medley," a sampling of some of the commercial jingles that he had written or sung. Beginning with Manilow's March 22, 1975 appearance on American Bandstand to promote Barry Manilow II (where he sang "Mandy" and "It's A Miracle"), a productive friendship with Dick Clark started. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. American Bandstand was a Television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 hosted from 1957 until its final season by Dick Clark Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark (born November 30, 1929) is an American Television, Radio personality, Game show host [16] Numerous appearances by Manilow on Clark's productions of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, singing his original seasonal favorite "It's Just Another New Year's Eve", American Bandstand anniversary shows, American Music Awards performances and his 1985 television movie Copacabana are among their projects together. Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve is a Television program that airs every New Year's Eve on ABC. The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards
"Mandy" was the start of a string of hit singles and albums that lasted through the rest of the 1970s to the early 1980s, coming from the multi-platinum and multi-hit albums Tryin' to Get the Feeling, This One's for You, Even Now and One Voice. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Tryin' to Get the Feeling is the third studio album released by Barry Manilow in 1975. This One's For You is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow released in 1976. Even Now is the sixth studio album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. One Voice is the sixth studio album by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow. Despite being a solid songwriter in his own right, Manilow has had great success with songs by others. A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Among the hits which he did not write are "Mandy," "Tryin’ to Get the Feeling Again", "Weekend in New England," "Looks Like We Made It," "Can't Smile Without You" and "Ready to Take a Chance Again. " Weekend in New England " is a song written by Randy Edelman, and released by Barry Manilow on his 1976 album This One's For You " Looks Like We Made It " is a song by American singer Barry Manilow, from his 1976 album This One's For You, composed by Richard " Can't Smile Without You " is a song written by Christoph Arnold, David Martin, and Geoff Morrow, best known in its rendition by Barry " "I Write The Songs," for example, was written by Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys. " I Write the Songs " is a Popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 and recorded by David Cassidy, Captain & Tennille Bruce Arthur Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin on June 27 1942 in Peoria Illinois) is a member of The Beach Boys and a The Beach Boys is an American rock band Formed in 1961 the group gained popularity for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a California Youth culture According to album liner notes, Manilow did, however, co-produce them with Ron Dante and arrange them. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Not to be confused with hypnotist Ronald Pellar, aka Ronald Dante or Dr In Music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing Music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch such In addition, he wasn't allowed to curse, since if he did they'd never play him on the AM radio.
Manilow's breakthrough in Britain came with the release of Manilow Magic - The Best Of Barry Manilow, also known as Greatest Hits. Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits album by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow. On its initial release, the was accompanied by a large television advertising campaign, but the album was only available by mail order on the "Teledisc" label. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, ABC aired four variety television specials starring and executive produced by Manilow. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. A television special is a Television program, typically a Short film or Television movie, which interrupts or temporarily replaces programming normally The Barry Manilow Special with Penny Marshall as his guest premiered on March 2, 1977 to an audience of 37 million. Penny Marshall (born October 15, 1942) is an American Golden Globe-nominated actress producer and director Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The breakthrough special was nominated for four Emmys and won in the category of "Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Special". [17] The Second Barry Manilow Special in 1978, with Ray Charles as his guest, was also nominated for four Emmys. Ray Charles Robinson ( September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his Stage name Ray Charles, was an American [18]
Manilow's "Ready To Take a Chance Again" and "Copacabana" originated in the film Foul Play. Foul Play is a 1978 Film by Colin Higgins starring Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase. [19] "Ready To Take A Chance Again" was nominated that year for the "Best Original Song". The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture [20] Copacabana would later take the form of a musical television movie starring Manilow and three musical plays. Copacabana is a musical written by Barry Manilow, based around the song of the same name On February 11, 1979, a concert from Manilow's sold-out dates at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California was aired on HBO's series Standing Room Only, which was the first pay-television show to seriously challenge network primetime specials in the ratings. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) The Greek Theatre is a 5700-seat Amphitheater located at Griffith Park in Los Angeles California. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Standing Room Only ( SRO) was an entertainment series on Home Box Office (HBO that premiered in 1977. From the same tour in 1978, a one-hour special from Manilow's sold out concert at Royal Albert Hall aired in England. The Royal Albert Hall is an Arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known
On May 23, 1979, ABC aired The Third Barry Manilow Special, with John Denver as his guest. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) John Denver (December 31 1943 &ndash October 12 1997 born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr This special was nominated for two Emmy awards and won for "Outstanding Achievement in Choreography". [21] Also in 1979, Manilow produced Dionne Warwick's "comeback" album Dionne. Dionne, Dionne Warwick 's debut album for the Arista label was released in 1979. The Arista album was her first to go platinum and spawned "I'll Never Love This Way Again" and "Deja Vu". " I'll Never Love This Way Again " is a 1979 hit recorded by American Soul singer Dionne Warwick. " Deja Vu " is a 1979 Ballad song written by Isaac Hayes and Adrienne Anderson and recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1979 He also scored a top ten hit of his own in the Fall of 1979 with the song "Ships" from the Album "One Voice".
1980s: Midlife
The 1980s gave Manilow the adult contemporary chart-topping hit songs "The Old Songs," "Somewhere Down The Road," "Read 'Em and Weep" and a remake of the 1941 Jule Styne and Frank Loesser standard "I Don't Want to Walk Without You. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. "I Don't Want to Walk Without You" is a popular song The music was written by Jule Styne, the lyrics by Frank Loesser. " Manilow continued having high radio airplay throughout the decade. In the UK, Manilow had five sold-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall, for which nearly a half million people vied for the 21,500 available seats. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Royal Albert Hall is an Arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known In the United States, he sold out Radio City Music Hall in 1984 for 10 nights and set a box-office sales record of nearly $2 million, making him the top draw in the then 52-year history of the Music Hall. Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in New York City 's Rockefeller Center. [22] In 1980, Manilow's One Voice special, with Dionne Warwick as his guest, was nominated for an Emmy for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction". Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) [23]
Also in 1980, a concert from Manilow's sold-out shows at the Wembley Arena was broadcast while he was on a world tour. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Wembley Arena is a famous Entertainment venue located in Wembley, London, UK. Manilow released the self-titled Barry (1980), which was his first album to not reach the top ten in the United States, stopping at #15. Barry is the self-titled album released by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow in 1980 The album contained "I Made It Through The Rain" and "Bermuda Triangle. " "We Still Have Time" was featured in the 1980 drama Tribute. Tribute is a play by Bernard Slade. The plot focuses on Scottie Templeton a popular actor who has spent his life shirking responsibility The album If I Should Love Again followed in 1981, containing "The Old Songs", "Let's Hang On" and "Somewhere Down The Road". If I Should Love Again is the eighth studio album released by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 This was the first of his own albums that Manilow produced without Ron Dante, who had co-produced all the previous albums. Manilow's sold-out concert at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was aired nationally on Showtime, and locally on Philadelphia's now-defunct PRISM (a local sports and movie channel). The Mellon Arena (known as Pittsburgh Civic Arena from 1961–1999 and informally known as " The Igloo " is an indoor arena in Pittsburgh The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Showtime is a subscription television Brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə PRISM (Philadelphia Regional In-Home Sports and Movies was a 24-hour premium Cable television channel intended for cable customers in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania In 1982, a concert from his sold out Royal Albert Hall show was broadcast in England. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) The Royal Albert Hall is an Arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known The live album and video Barry Live in Britain also came from his Royal Albert Hall shows. Live in Britain is the eleventh album released by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow.
On August 27, 1983, Manilow performed a landmark open air concert at Blenheim Palace in Britain. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Blenheim Palace is a large and Monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It was the first such event ever held at that venue and was attended by a conservative estimate of 40,000 people. In December 1983, Manilow was reported to have endowed the music departments at six major universities in the United States and Canada. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) [24] The endowments were part of a continuing endeavor by Manilow to recognize and encourage new musical talent. [25]
During his midlife years, Manilow began to expand his repertoire by exploring his own musical interests. The result was his 1984 collection of original barroom tunes 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe, a jazz/blues album that was recorded in one live take in the studio. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression In 1984, Showtime aired a documentary of Manilow recording the album with a number of jazz legends, such as Sarah Vaughn and Mel Tormé. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Sarah Lois Vaughan (nicknamed " Sassy " and " The Divine One ") ( March 27 1924, &ndash April Melvin Howard Tormé ( September 13, 1925 &ndash June 5, 1999) nicknamed The Velvet Fog, was an American musician known as In 1984 and 1985, England aired two one-hour concert specials from his National Exhibition Centre (NEC) concerts. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The National Exhibition Centre ( NEC) is an Exhibition centre in Solihull, near Birmingham, England. In 1985, Manilow left Arista Records for RCA Records. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) There he released the pop album Manilow, and began a phase of international music, as he performed songs and duets in French, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese, among other languages. Manilow was the self-titled album released in 1985 by Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Portuguese ( or língua portuguesa) is a Romance language that originated in what is now Galicia (Spain and northern Portugal. is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities The Manilow album was a complete about face from the Paradise Cafe album, containing a number of tracks that were of a modern uptempo and synthesized quality. In 1985, Japan aired a concert special Manilow did there where he played "Sakura" on the koto. The koto ( 琴 or 箏) is a traditional Japanese stringed Musical instrument derived from the Chinese Zither ( Guzheng
In his only lead acting role, he portrayed Tony Starr in a 1985 CBS film based on Copacabana which also featured Annette O'Toole as Lola Lamarr and Joseph Bologna as Rico. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Copacabana is a musical written by Barry Manilow, based around the song of the same name Annette O'Toole (born Annette Toole; April 1, 1952) is an American Dancer and Actress. Joseph Bologna (born December 30, 1934) is an American Actor. This was named one of the top TV specials of the year by TV Guide magazine. Manilow penned all the songs for the movie, with lyrics provided by established collaborators Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman. RCA records also released a soundtrack album of the movie. In October 1986, Manilow, along with Bruce Sussman, Tom Scott, and Charlie Fox went to Washington, D.C. for two days of meetings with legislators, including lunch with then Senator Al Gore (D-TN). Charles Fox (born 30 October 1940, New York City) not to be confused with R & B musician Charlie Foxx, is a composer for film and Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Albert Arnold Gore Jr (born March 31 1948 is an American environmental Activist, author Businessperson, former Politician, and former [26] They were there to lobby against a copyright bill put forward by local television broadcasters that would mandate songwriter-producer source licensing of theme and incidental music on syndicated television show reruns and would disallow use of the blanket license now in effect. The phrase theme music usually refers to that of a radio program, Television program, or Movie. Incidental music is Music in a play, Television program Radio program Video game, film or some other form not primarily musical The songwriters said without the blanket license, artists would have to individually negotiate up front with producers, without knowing if a series will be a success. The license now pays according to a per-use formula. Manilow said that such a bill would act as a precedent for broadcasters to get rid of the blanket license entirely. [27]
The following year, McGraw-Hill published his autobiography Sweet Life: Adventures on the Way to Paradise which had taken him about three years to complete. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc, ( is a Publicly traded corporation headquartered in Rockefeller Center in New York City. An autobiography, from the Greek αὐτός autos "self" βίος bios "life" and γράφειν graphein "to write" While promoting his autobiography, Manilow defended his music in a telephone interview: "I live in laid-back L. A. , but in my heart, I'm an energetic New Yorker and that's what has always come out of my music. I've always been surprised when the critics said I made wimpy, little ballads". Middle Of The Road was a Scottish pop group who enjoyed great success across Europe in the early 1970s [28] Manilow returned to Arista Records in 1987 with the release of Swing Street. Swing Street is an album by composer and singer Barry Manilow, released in 1987 The album contained a mixture of traditional after-dark and techno jazz. It contained "Brooklyn Blues", an autobiographical song for Manilow, and "Hey Mambo" an uptempo Latin style duet with Kid Creole, produced with the help of Emilio Estefan, Jr., founder of Miami Sound Machine. Kid Creole and the Coconuts is an American musical group created and led by August Darnell Emilio Estefan Jr is a Cuban American of Lebanese ancestry who is a Musician and producer Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Fajardo on September 1, 1957) is a Cuban American singer and songwriter
In March 1988, CBS aired Manilow's Big Fun on Swing Street special that featured songs and special guests from his Swing Street and 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe albums including Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Phyllis Hyman, Stanley Clarke, Carmen McRae, Tom Scott, Gerry Mulligan, Diane Schuur, Full Swing, and Uncle Festive a band within Manilow's band at the time. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Phyllis Hyman ( July 6, 1949 - June 30, 1995) was an American soul Singer and Tony -nominated Stanley Clarke (born 30 June 1951) is an American Jazz musician and composer known for his innovative and influential work on Double Carmen Mercedes McRae ( April 8, 1920 &ndash November 10, 1994) was an American Jazz Singer, Composer Tom Scott (born May 19, 1948, Los Angeles California) is an American Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, conductor Gerald Joseph "Gerry" Mulligan (April 6 1927 – January 20 1996 was an American Jazz saxophonist Composer and arranger. Diane Schuur (b December 10, 1953 in Tacoma Washington) is an American Jazz singer and pianist The special was nominated for two Emmys in categories of "Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic): For a Variety/Music or drama series, a miniseries or a special" and won in the category of "Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music program". [29] England also aired another NEC one-hour concert special Manilow did while on his Big Fun Tour de Force tour.
In 1988, he performed "Please Don't Be Scared" and "Mandy/Could It Be Magic" at That's What Friends Are For: AIDS Concert '88, a benefit concert for the Warwick Foundation headed by Dionne Warwick and shown on Showtime a couple of years later. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) " That's What Friends Are For " is a 1982 song written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager and introduced by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack In the 1988 Walt Disney Pictures cartoon movie Oliver & Company Bette Midler's character sung a new Manilow composition called "Perfect Isn't Easy". Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Walt Disney Pictures refers to several different entities associated with The Walt Disney Company: Walt Disney Pictures, the film banner was established Oliver & Company is a 1988 Animated feature Film in which a homeless kitten named Oliver joins a gang of dogs to survive on the 1980s New The 1989 release of Barry Manilow, which contained "Please Don't Be Scared", "Keep Each Other Warm" and "The One That Got Away", ended Manilow's streak of albums of original self-written material. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Barry Manilow is the sixth self-titled album released by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow. Except for two songs, the songs were neither written nor arranged by himself and was the beginning of a phase of his recording career consisting of covers and compilations. [30]
In 1989, Manilow put on a show named Barry Manilow at the Gershwin from April 18 to June 10, 1989 where he made 44 appearances. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) [31] By coincidence, the Gershwin Theatre (formally called the Uris Theatre) was the same one where Barry Manilow Live was recorded in 1976. The George Gershwin Theatre is a legitimate Broadway theatre located at 222 West 51st Street in midtown- Manhattan in the Paramount Plaza A bestselling 90-minute video of the same show was released the following year as Barry Manilow Live On Broadway. The Showtime one-hour special Barry Manilow SRO On Broadway consisted of edited highlights from this video. Manilow followed this set of shows with a sold out world tour of the Broadway show.
1990s: Under cover
In the 1990s, Manilow's album career changed significantly. His recordings switched from him being primarily a singer-songwriter to him being a cover artist. Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to Performers who write, compose and sing their own material including Lyrics A trend that started with the 1989 release Barry Manilow, continued with his 1990 Christmas LP Because It's Christmas. Because It's Christmas is the first of three Christmas albums released by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. Consequent "event" albums followed including: Showstoppers, a collection of Broadway songs (1991), Singin' with the Big Bands (1994) and a late 1970s collection Summer of '78 (1996) which included the hit "I Go Crazy", formerly a hit for Paul Davis in 1978. Showstoppers is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1991 Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located Singin' with the Big Bands is an album by Barry Manilow, released in 1994 (see 1994 in music) Summer of '78 is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1996 Many consider this to be the weakest effort of Manilow's career. The decade ended with Manilow recording a tribute to Frank Sinatra Manilow Sings Sinatra (1998) released months after Sinatra's death. Manilow Sings Sinatra is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1998
In 1990, Japan aired National Eolia Special: Barry Manilow On Broadway where he sang the title song "Eolia", which was used as a song there in a commercial for an air conditioner company of the same name, as well as other songs from his 1989–1990 Live on Broadway tour. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) National was a brand used by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co In the early 1990s, Manilow signed on with Don Bluth to compose the songs with lyricists Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman for three animated films. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Donald Virgil Bluth (born September 13, 1937 in El Paso Texas) is an American Animator and independent studio owner He co-wrote the Broadway-style musical scores for Thumbelina (1994) and The Pebble and the Penguin (1995). Thumbelina is a 1994 animated film directed by Don Bluth, released by Warner Bros Warner Bros Please do not add anything to this article that implies it was made by Disney The third film, entitled Rapunzel, was shelved after the poor performance of Pebble. In the Film industry, a Film is considered shelved if it is not released for public viewing after Filming has started or even completed Manilow was also to be cast as the voice of a cricket. Manilow also composed the score and wrote two songs with Bruce Sussman for Disney Sing Along Songs: Let's Go To The Circus. Disney Sing Along Songs are series of videos, Laserdiscs and DVDs with musical moments from various Disney Films TV But unfortunately, because of a contract agreed by both of them, Andrew Belling and Domenick Allen were credited as composers, meaning that nobody isn't supposed to know that a celebrity like Manilow should be credited in that movie. Wizards (originally titled War Wizards) is an animated Post-apocalyptic Science fiction / Fantasy film about the battle
On February 19, 1992, Manilow testified before the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration House Committee in support of H. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) R. 3204 The Audio Home Recording Act of 1991. [32] The bill was signed into law on October 28, 1992 by President George H. W. Bush. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12 1924 served as the forty-first President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 The Act, an historic compromise between the consumer electronics and music industries, became effective immediately. In 1993, PBS aired Barry Manilow: The Best of Me, taped at Wembley Arena in England that year, to fundraise. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the The BBC also played a one-hour version of the same show including "The Best of Me" sung during the concert, a bonus song or "lucky strike extra" as Manilow says, not seen in The Greatest Hits. . . and then some, the video release of the show; however, the song was included on the DVD of the same title, with Manilow seated in front of a black curtain, lip-syncing to the recording. Manilow branched out in another direction and with longtime lyricist Bruce Sussman launched Copacabana, a musical play based on previous Manilow-related adaptations. Copacabana is a musical written by Barry Manilow, based around the song of the same name They wrote new songs and it ran for two years on the London West End and a tour company formed.
In December 1996, A&E aired Barry Manilow: Live By Request, the first of two Live By Requests he does. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) A&E is a cable and Satellite television network with headquarters in Manhattan and offices in Stamford, Atlanta, The broadcast was A&E's most successful music program, attracting an estimated 2. 4 million viewers. The show was also simulcast on the radio. In March 1997, VH-1 aired Barry Manilow: The Summer of '78, a one-hour special of Manilow solo at the piano being interviewed and playing his greatest hits as well as songs from Summer of '78 his latest release at the time. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Summer of '78 is an album by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released in 1996 In another collaboration between Manilow and Sussman they co-wrote the musical Harmony, which previewed October 7 to November 23, 1997 at the La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, California. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar La Jolla Playhouse is a not-for-profit professional theatre-in-residence on the campus of the University of California San Diego. La Jolla (ləˈhɔɪə "luh-HOY-uh") is a wealthy Seaside resort community of up to 42808 residents within the city of San Diego, California [33] Later in 2003, Harmony was originally scheduled for a tryout run in Philadelphia before going to Broadway, but was cancelled after financial difficulties. After a legal battle with Mark Schwartz, the show's producer, Manilow and Sussman in 2005 won back the rights to the musical. [34]
On October 23, 1999, NBC aired the two-hour special StarSkates Salute to Barry Manilow taped at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada featuring numerous figure skaters performing to Manilow's music. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. Figure skating is an athletic Sport in which individuals pairs or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging Manilow also performed as well.
2000s: Comeback
In the beginning of the new century Manilow had two specials, Manilow Country and Manilow Live!, taped over two consecutive days at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Performing Arts Center or TPAC, is located in the James K On April 11, 2000, The Nashville Network (TNN) aired the two-hour Manilow Country, which featured country stars Trisha Yearwood, Neal McCoy, Deana Carter, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan, Kevin Sharp, Lila McCann, Gillian Welch and Jaci Velasquez singing their favorite Manilow hits with a "country" twist. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described Patricia Lynn Yearwood, known professionally as Trisha Yearwood (born September 19 1964 is an American Country music artist best known for her series of major hits Neal McCoy (born Hubert Neal McGaughey Jr, July 30, 1958 in Jacksonville Texas) is an American country Singer Deana Kay Carter (born January 4 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee, U Lorrie Morgan (born Loretta Lynn Morgan, June 27, 1959 in Nashville Tennessee) is an American Country music singer Kevin Grant Sharp (born December 10 1970 in) is an American Country music artist author and motivational speaker Lila Elaine McCann (born December 4 1981 in Steilacoom Washington) is an American Country music singer who made her debut at age sixteen with the single "Down Gillian Welch (born October 2, 1967 in New York City) is a Singer-songwriter whose musical style combines elements of bluegrass, Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez (born October 15 1979) is a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award -nominated Dove Award -winning Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Manilow performed as well. The special was TNN's first high definition broadcast and became one of TNN's highest rated concert specials.
In June 2000, DirectTV aired the two-hour concert special Manilow Live! where Manilow had his band, a 30-piece orchestra, and a choir. June 2000: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September DirecTV (trademarked as "DIREC' TV' " is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service based in El Segundo California, USA, that was founded This HDTV special documented his most recent concert tour with the greatest hits of his career and was released to video. High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition Also in 2000, he worked with Monica Mancini on her Concord album The Dreams of Johnny Mercer which included seven songs Manilow wrote to Mercer's lyrics. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Meanwhile, Manilow's record contract with Arista Records was not renewed due to new management. He then got a contract at Concord Records, a jazz-oriented label in California, and started work on the long-anticipated concept album, Here at the Mayflower. Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Here at the Mayflower is an album released by Barry Manilow in 2001 The album was another eclectic mix of styles, almost entirely composed and produced by Manilow himself.
While Manilow was at Concord Records, the Barry Manilow Scholarship was awarded for four consecutive years from 2002 to 2005 to the six highest-achieving students to reward excellence in the art and craft of lyric writing. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The UCLA Extension course "Writing Lyrics That Succeed and Endure," taught by long time Manilow collaborator Marty Panzer and each student received three additional "master class" advanced sessions as well as a three-hour private, one-on-one session with Mr. Panzer. Scholarship recipients were selected by the instructor based on progress made within the course, lyric writing ability, and the instructor's assessment of real potential in the field of songwriting. [35] In February 2002, Manilow's recording career bounced back into the charts when Arista released a greatest hits album titled Ultimate Manilow. Arista Records (ˈɛərɪstə is an American Record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the Ultimate Manilow is a compilation of the greatest hits of Barry Manilow. On May 18, 2002, Manilow returned to CBS with Ultimate Manilow, his first special at the network since his 1988 Big Fun on Swing Street special. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The special was filmed in the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California and was nominated for an Emmy in the category of "Outstanding Music Direction". The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland retail dining and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. [36]
Produced by Manilow, Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook was first released on September 30, 2003. Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook is an album by the American singer Bette Midler. It was the first time that Bette Midler had worked with Barry in more than twenty years. Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as Instantly successful, the album went gold and they worked together again on a 2005 follow-up album entitled Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook. Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook is an album by Bette Midler. On December 3, 2003, A&E aired A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request, his second of two concerts for the series. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The two-hour special had Manilow taking requests for Christmas songs performed live with a band and an orchestra. Also on the special were guests Cyndi Lauper, Jose Feliciano, and Bette Midler (Midler, busy preparing her own tour in LA, appeared only in a pre-taped segment). Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22 1953 is an American Grammy - and Emmy award winning Singer-songwriter and José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican singer and guitarist
2004 saw the release of two albums. These were, consecutively, a live album, 2 Nights Live! (BMG Strategic Marketing Group, 2004), and Scores: Songs from Copacabana & Harmony, an album of Manilow singing his musicals songs were both released in 2004. 2 Nights Live! is as the title suggests a live compilation album of a two-night concert released by Barry Manilow in 2004 Scores Songs from "Copacabana" and "Harmony" is Manilow's second album with Concord Records. Scores was the last of Manilow's creative project with the Concord label.
During his third appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show on September 15, 2004, Winfrey announced that Manilow is one of the most requested guests of all time on her show. The Oprah Winfrey Show is a United States syndicated Talk show, hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey, and is the highest-rated Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " On the show he promoted his One Night Live! One Last Time! tour. It was around this time period where Manilow appeared for the first time on the mainstream FOX program American Idol in which his back-up singer, Debra Byrd, doubles as voice coach on the series. American Idol, with the full title American Idol The Search for a Superstar for the first season only is an American reality-competition It was also during this period that several in the media felt the meteoric rise of Idol runner-up Clay Aiken and the constant comparisons of him to Manilow caused the revitalization of Manilow's career in the mainstream with a lot of younger music listeners learning of Manilow by way of the comparisons of Clay Aiken to him. Clay Aiken (born Clayton Holmes Grissom on November 30, 1978) is an American pop Singer who began his rise to fame on the Manilow appeared on Aiken's TV special, A Clay Aiken Christmas. It was reported that Manilow often introduced himself to younger audiences with comments such as "I'm Barry Manilow. . . . This is what Clay Aiken will look like in 30 years. "
Las Vegas Hilton executives in a press conference with Manilow on December 14, 2004 announced his signing to a long-term engagement as the house show. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [37] In March 2006, Manilow's engagement was extended through 2008. [38]
Manilow returned to Arista Records under the guidance of Davis for a new album of cover versions released on January 31, 2006 called The Greatest Songs of the Fifties. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Manilow said he was blown away with the idea, which Davis presented to him when he visited his Las Vegas show. "When he suggested this idea to me, I slapped my forehead and said, 'Why hasn't anyone thought of this idea?'" Manilow said. "But of course there is only one Clive Davis. I feel honored and terribly fortunate to be working with him again after all these years. It's like coming home. "[39] The album included classic songs from that decade, like "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" and "Unchained Melody". " Are You Lonesome To-night?," now often known as " Are You Lonesome Tonight?," is a popular Song with music by Lou Handman " Unchained Melody " is a popular song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. It was an unexpected hit, debuting at number one in the Billboard 200, marking the first time a Manilow album debuted at the top of the album chart as well as the first time a Manilow album has reached number one in 29 years. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard It was eventually certified Platinum in the U. S. , and sold over three million copies worldwide.
In March 2006, PBS aired Barry Manilow: Music and Passion, a Hilton concert taped exclusively for the network's fundraising drive. Manilow was nominated for two Emmys, winning for "Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program". This is a list of winners of the Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program. A sequel album to his best-selling fifties tribute album, The Greatest Songs of the Sixties was released on October 31, 2006 including songs such as "And I Love Her" and "Can't Help Falling in Love". The Greatest Songs of the Sixties is Barry Manilow's sequel album for The Greatest Songs of the Fifties. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. " And I Love Her " is a song recorded by The Beatles and is the fifth track on their third Album, A Hard Day's Night. " Can't Help Falling in Love " by George Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, is a pop song based on " Plaisir d'amour It nearly repeated the success of its predecessor, debuting at #2 in the Billboard 200.
In January 2007, Manilow returned to his hometown of New York City for three shows at Madison Square Garden. Xcel Energy Center is a sports arena in Saint Paul Minnesota, U Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. One highlight was the showing onscreen of Manilow performing in one of his first television appearances while the "live" Manilow played along onstage. In July 2007, it was revealed that Manilow will release a CD spotlighting the decade he became a super-star: the 1970s. The Greatest Songs of the Seventies is set to be released September 18, 2007. The Greatest Songs of the Seventies is Barry Manilow 's follow up to his previous album The Greatest Songs of the Sixties. Released September 18, 2007 was Manilow's new album. "The Greatest Songs of the Seventies" was a follow-up album to the record-breaking previous two albums "Greatest Songs of the Fifties" and "Greatest Songs of the Sixties. " Manilow surpassed any other artist on QVC selling thousands of albums while performing live during an interview. The album also contained "Acoustic" versions of several Manilow hits.
A television special taped for PBS took place in Manilow's home town, Brooklyn, New York. The show will appear on television soon. Although Manilow is now mostly located at the Las Vegas Hilton, he returned to the road in 2007. Several shows were played on the east coast of the United States in August of 2007. Four more shows are coming to Uniondale, New York, East Rutherford, New Jersey, Cleveland, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, all in December of 2007. Uniondale is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) as well as a suburb of New York City in Nassau County, New York, United States East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Manilow launched another short tour in early 2008, visiting several large venues including the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN
Newsmaker
Throughout his career, Barry Manilow has made media headlines on various subjects from his health to crashing his Range Rover. Xcel Energy Center is a sports arena in Saint Paul Minnesota, U Saint Paul ( abbreviated St Paul) is the capital and second most populous city in the U Some of the most memorable ones include:
Edna Manilow, the mother of Barry Manilow, explained how her son got a scar on his right cheek by his nose: "How did you notice that? The scar on his cheek here? Well, when he was little, he had a little girlfriend, Elizabeth, and she pushed him and he fell and I didn't pay too much attention to it and then it started infecting — you know, it got an infection, and I had to take him to the hospital and it healed. But it stayed, obviously, you all noticed it. He puts on make-up. "[40]
On October 25, 1978, one hour before his scheduled debut at the Olympia Theatre he fractured his ankle. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Paris Olympia is a Music hall at 28 Blvd des Capucines in the 9th arrondissement Paris, France. A bone fracture (sometimes abbreviated # or Fx or Fx) is a medical condition in which a Bone is cracked or broken In Human anatomy, the ankle Joint is formed where the Foot and the leg meet [41] Manilow was rushed to a doctor who taped the injury minutes before he stepped onstage. Manilow insisted on going on and doing his complete show, which included an intricate disco dance in the popular "Copacabana" production number. [42]
In an April 1979 Ladies Home Journal interview, Manilow admitted to experimenting with marijuana, stating he lost the taste for it quickly. Ladies' Home Journal is a Magazine which first appeared February 16, 1883 and eventually became one of the leading magazines of the 20th Century Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a [43]
A young woman's letter was published in the syndicated Dear Abby advice column in late 1981 expressing her sincere desire to meet "lonely" Manilow, or actor Burt Reynolds. Dear Abby is the name of the notable Advice column founded in 1956 by Pauline Phillips (born July 4 1918 under the pen name Abigail Van Buren Burton Leon Reynolds Jr (born February 11 1936 is an American Actor. [44]
On February 4, 1982 Manilow who was bedridden in a Paris hotel with bronchial pneumonia, had been ordered by doctors to cancel a nine-concert European tour. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [45] He was ordered to remain in bed for at least a week and would probably return to his Los Angeles home when he was able to travel, said publicist Heidi Ellen Robinson. Manilow became ill in Paris earlier that week after completing a month-long United Kingdom tour. [46]
Manilow sprained his ankle October 6, 1983 on the stage at London's Royal Festival Hall while performing at a sold-out benefit concert before the Prince and Princess of Wales, who hosted the show. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Royal Festival Hall is a concert dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London, England. [47] Manilow was treated and released from a London hospital.
Manilow made headlines when on December 7, 1986 he underwent emergency oral surgery at the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in Los Angeles to remove a non-cancerous cyst in his upper jaw that exploded. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) [48] Three days later he was released in good condition from the hospital. During the emergency, he used his friend Elizabeth Taylor's dental surgeon. [49]
On May 13, 1989 Manilow was rushed to Lenox Hill Hospital during intermission at Broadway's Gershwin Theater cancelling the second half of his show. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Lenox Hill Hospital, on Manhattan 's Upper East Side, is a 652-bed acute care Hospital and a major teaching affiliate of NYU Medical Center His agent Susan Dubow said he was "feeling fine" after being forced from the Broadway stage because of an adverse reaction to medication prescribed for a stomach ailment. An adverse drug reaction (abbreviated ADR) or adverse drug event (abbreviated ADE) is an expression that describes the unwanted negative consequences Dubow also added that Manilow was ready to return to the stage to complete the run of his concert show, which was then extended one week to June 3. [50]
In 1989, Manilow made headlines again when he told Us Magazine he was hoping for a dinner invitation from his new Bel-Air neighbors, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, but complains they cramp his style of sunbathing in the nude. Us Weekly is a celebrity magazine originally founded in 1977 by The New York Times Company, and acquired by Wenner Media in 1986 Bel Air is a wealthy and prominent faux-gated residential community in the Westside of the city of Los Angeles California, United States. Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins on July 6 1921 is the widow of former United States President Ronald Reagan and served as an influential Sunlight, in the broad sense is the total spectrum of the Electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun. Nudity is the state of wearing no Clothing. The term' "nudity" can also occasionally be used to refer to wearing significantly less clothing than expected [51] "I thought it was pretty hot, but there is Secret Service all over the place. I always know when they are coming home because of all the helicopters. If I am out there sunbathing in the nude, I go, 'S---, the Reagans are coming home. ' But, who knows, maybe they will invite me over for dinner one night. "[52]
Manilow's personal life caused quite a stir in the late 1980s when an American tabloid claimed he was engaged to porn star Robin Byrd. Robin Byrd (born April 6, 1957, in New York City, New York) is an American former porn actress and the host of On a June 22, 1989 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Manilow was asked by Carson about the headline story. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was a late-night talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under the ''Tonight Show'' franchise from 1962 [53] He disputed the story telling Carson he is just friends with Byrd and an innocent picture was taken and that there is no truth to them being engaged. After he met Byrd, his band gave him a videotape of Debbie Does Dallas as a present for his birthday. Debbie Does Dallas is a 1978 Pornographic movie starring Bambi Woods and Christie Ford (appearing Manilow added to Carson that he can't watch his friend doing that. [54] It turned out to be a publicity stunt by Byrd who used Manilow to gain greater fame.
To help with the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo in 1989 which affected the Charleston, South Carolina, area, Manilow held a benefit concert November 12, 1989 at the University of South Carolina's Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, where the $10 tickets sold out in three hours, and asked concertgoers to bring canned food to be donated to residents in disaster areas. Hurricane Hugo was a destructive Category 5 Hurricane that struck Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, St Charleston is a city in Charleston county in the US state of South Carolina. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The Carolina Coliseum is a 12401 seat multi-purpose Arena (for hockey 6231 seats as end seats are not used and seats are removed for the hockey surface in [55] Before his concert, Mayor T. Patton Adams named that day "Barry Manilow Day" and Manilow presented the Red Cross and the Salvation Army with checks of $42,500 each. The Salvation Army is a Christian charity and church that is internally organised like a military service. [56]
On February 27, 1992, Manilow was the Master of Ceremonies for friend Elizabeth Taylor's 60th birthday bash at Disneyland in Anaheim, California and sang "I Made It Through the Rain" to Taylor who was accompanied by her eighth husband, Larry Fortensky. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, DBE (born 27 February 1932) is a two-time Academy Award -winning English-American actress Epcot is a Theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. The park is dedicated to international Culture and technological Innovation. Lawrence Lee "Larry" Fortensky (born 17 January 1952) is a former Teamster who became Elizabeth Taylor 's seventh husband from [57]
On January 15, 1994, three hours before showtime Manilow abruptly cancelled a concert at the Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, disappointing thousands of fans who had braved freezing temperatures to see him perform at an Ethnic Pride and Heritage Festival to benefit the Community Foundation of New Jersey as well as United Hospitals Medical Center Foundation and Newark Museum in Newark during the pre-inaugural activities for then New Jersey Governor-elect Christie Whitman. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Atlantic City Convention Center is located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Newark Museum is the largest Museum in New Jersey, USA. It holds fine collections of American art decorative arts and arts of Asia Africa the New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Christine Todd "Christie" Whitman (born September 26, 1946) is an American Republican Politician and Author who Manilow said in a statement that he was specifically told in writing the concert would be part of a non-partisan event. [58] Donald Trump stepped in and shuffled his entertainment schedule at Trump Plaza and dispatched Paul Anka to substitute for Manilow. Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American Business magnate, Socialite, Television personality, and Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino is a Trump branded Casino - Hotel resort located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City New Jersey at Mississippi Avenue Paul Mustapha Abdi Anka, ( Arabic: بول مصطفى عبدي أنكا OC (born 30 July 1941, in Ottawa, Ontario) is a The charities went after Manilow for the $200,000 advance he took for the concert which he refunded over a month later. [59] The Trentonian newspaper gave the "Geek of the Week" award to Manilow, and Trump banned him from Atlantic City for a dozen years. The Trentonian is a daily newspaper serving Trenton, New Jersey, USA and the surrounding Mercer County community
In another headline story, Manilow, on February 8, 1994, sued Los Angeles radio station KBIG (104.3 FM), seeking $13 million in damages and $15 million in punitive damages because their ad was causing irreparable damage to his professional reputation. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) KBIG (1043 FM "104-3 MY FM" is an FM radio station in Los Angeles California owned by Clear Channel The ad, a 30-second spot introduced that January 31, suggested that people listen to KBIG because it does not play Manilow's music. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes The lawsuit, was filed in Orange County Superior Court by Manilow's attorney C. Tucker Cheadle of Hastings, Clayton & Tucker in Los Angeles. [60] Two days later, KBIG/104. 3 FM agreed to drop the commercial poking fun at the singer, but a lawyer representing his business interests stopped short of agreeing to withdraw a $28 million lawsuit. [61]
On February 20, 1996, just after noon, Manilow wrecked his 1993 Range Rover in a four-vehicle crash on a rain-slick interstate in Los Angeles while heading to his Bel-Air home. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Land Rover Range Rover Classic|Range Rover SportThe Range Rover is a Four-wheel drive luxury Sport utility vehicle (SUV produced by Land Rover in the [62] No one was injured in the accident. Manilow, who wasn't hurt, stood on the shoulder of Interstate 5 signing autographs and posing for snapshots until an aide showed up and took him home, his spokeswoman Susan Dubow said. Interstate 5 (I-5 is the main Interstate highway on the West Coast of the United States, paralleling the Pacific Ocean from Canada to Mexico [63]
In March 1996, Manilow had photorefractive keratectomy eye surgery done on one of his eyes. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK and Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy (or Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) (LASEK are Laser Eye surgery [64] People Weekly, in their June 26, 2000 issue, reported that Manilow had eye surgery done by Los Angeles doctor Robert K. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Maloney, but incorrectly stated it was LASIK. LASIK or Lasik ( Laser -assisted In situ Keratomileusis) is a type Manilow is quoted saying he now connects with the audience instead of "seeing a blur. "[65][66] Manilow defended his doctor against comedian Kathy Griffin, who claims Maloney botched her LASIK eye surgery. Kathleen "Kathy" Griffin (born November 4, 1960 though not gay herself Griffin has been a voice actress and a Red carpet commentator [67]
In October 1996, it was reported that Manilow sold his gated, two-acre Bel-Air home of 17 years with a recording studio for close to its $2. 45 million asking price and was looking to buy another residence in the Los Angeles area. He had multiple offers on the 1950s home of 3,700 square feet with many pathways, a long driveway and city views. It finally went to a local television producer. The nearby Hotel Bel-Air supposedly regularly provided Manilow with room service. The Hotel Bel-Air is a 5-star Boutique hotel located in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California. [68]
On June 26, 1997, Manilow was diagnosed with bronchitis before a scheduled performance in Austin, Texas, his spokeswoman Susan Dubow said the following day. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Bronchitis is an Inflammation of the Bronchi. More specifically it may refer to Acute bronchitis, caused by viruses or bacteria and lasting [69] Four other shows also had to be postponed. Manilow was back on the road that July 8 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dubow said this is only the second time in Manilow's career that illness forced him to postpone a performance. [70]
Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Philip Espinosa, in another notable headline story, sued Manilow over the volume of a December 23, 1993 concert he attended with his wife. The Arizona Court of Appeals is the intermediate Appellate court for the State of Arizona. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) [71] The judge said in a lawsuit he has had a constant ringing in his ears and nearly blew his ears out. Espinosa sought unspecified damages, and the trial was set for September 23, 1997. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The suit also names Manilow's production company, an Arizona concert promoter and the city of Tucson, which runs the convention center where the concert was held. Tucson (ˈtuːsɒn is the seat of Pima County Arizona, United States, located 118 miles (188 km) southeast Tucson Convention Center ( TCC) previously named the Tucson Community Center, is a large multi-purpose Convention center located in Downtown In July 1997, to settle the suit it was reported that Manilow donated $5,000 to American Tinnitus Association, an ear-disorder association. [72]
On May 22, 1999, Manilow was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after suffering an adverse reaction to dental surgery. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) In Medicine, an adverse effect is a harmful and undesired effect resulting from a medication or other intervention such as Chemotherapy or Surgery. According to Manilow's spokesperson Susan Dubow, he spent two days in the hospital with an infected mouth and then was "resting comfortably at home. " Since the initial operation in 1986 when Manilow had a benign tumor removed from the roof of his mouth he has had to have minor dental surgery several times over the years. It was following such a procedure that Manilow's mouth became infected, Dubow explained. [73]
In October 2001, Manilow visited Ground Zero in New York City. [74]
On May 28, 2003, Manilow injured his nose in the middle of night when he awoke disoriented and walked into a wall when he returned to his Palm Springs home after spending two weeks in Malibu working on longtime friend Bette Midler's upcoming Rosemary Clooney tribute album. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The visible part of the human Nose is the protruding part of the Face that bears the Nostrils The shape of the nose is determined by the He passed out for four hours after the accident but was OK, his manager said. [75]
On July 29, 2003, Manilow had a complete upper and lower facelift, which includes the removal of drooping skin from the eyelids and the general tightening of facial skin. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy (literally surgical removal of wrinkles) is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful Manilow was photographed after the surgery with what looked like a surgical wrap under his chin while leaving a plastic surgeon's office wearing a disguise of dark glasses and a blonde wig in the streets of Beverly Hills, California in an effort to escape without recognition. Plastic surgery is a medical specialty interested in the correction of form and function [76]
On January 31, 2004, Manilow was treated for stress-related chest pains during a 24-hour stay at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Manilow was rushed to the hospital after two days of arbitration in a lawsuit where he was fighting to win back the rights to the original stage musical "Harmony" from producer Mark Schwartz. Manilow was diagnosed with an atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation ( AF or afib) is a Cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm that involves the two upper chambers ( atria) of the Heart After his heart rate returned to normal, doctors permitted him to return home. [77]
Some fans were unhappy that Manilow, through a Platinum Package, began charging his fans $1,000 each to meet him after concert shows for a meet-and-greet, champagne, photo session and front row seats. This is a list of English language words of Yiddish language origin many of which have entered the language by way of American English or Cockney. Champagne is a Sparkling wine produced by inducing the in-bottle Secondary fermentation of Wine to effect Carbonation. A photo op (sometimes written as photo opp) short for photograph opportunity ( photo opportunity) originally referred to an opportunity that resulted in The money goes to Manilow's foundation and each participant is only allowed to do this one time. They do keep track. . [78]
To help in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, for every US dollar donated by his fans to the American Red Cross through the Manilow Fund for Health and Hope website, Manilow personally matched, and the fund itself also matched, tripling the original donation. Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest hurricane, as well as one of the five deadliest in the history of the United States The American Red Cross (also known as the American National Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance disaster relief and education inside The fund delivered $150,000 in less than 48 hours to the American Red Cross, and hoped to raise a grand total of $300,000. [79][80]
Manilow made headlines in June 2006 when Australian officials blasted his music between 9pm until midnight every Friday, Saturday and Sunday to deter gangs of youths from congregating in a residential area late at night. [81] On July 18, 2006, Manilow released a tongue-in-cheek statement saying that the youths might like his music. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Tongue-in-cheek is a term used to refer to humor in which a statement or an entire fictional work is not meant to be taken seriously but its lack of seriousness is subtle [82]
On August 29, 2006, Manilow had hip surgery at a Southern California hospital. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. According to his press release, he tore the labrum (cartilage) in both hips. When the symptoms of extreme pain and discomfort did not go away following preliminary treatment, an MRI arthogram was performed and the labrum tears were discovered. [83]
On September 17, 2007, producers of ABC's The View cancelled a scheduled appearance of Manilow on the show because his reps demanded that Elisabeth Hasselbeck not be on the show during his appearance because of her conservative stance. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. The View is an Emmy Award -winning American Talk show created by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie and broadcast on Elisabeth Hasselbeck (née Filarski; born May 28 1977 is an American former Reality show contestant of Survivor The Australian Outback He stated, "I strongly disagree with her views. I think she's dangerous and offensive. I will not be on the same stage as her. "[84] His objections came despite having appeared twice on the show with Hasselbeck the previous year. Many believe that this was prompted by previous The View host Rosie O'Donnell, who is a good friend of Manilow. Both have been involved with gay rights organizations.
Political donations
Manilow has donated money to the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Barack Obama, Ron Paul, and Joe Biden. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26 1947 is the junior United States Senator from Johnny Reid "John" Edwards (born June 10 1953 [85]
Discography
Awards
Emmy[86]
- Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program - 2006
- for Barry Manilow: Music And Passion - PBS - Barry Manilow, Performer
- OUTSTANDING SPECIAL - COMEDY-VARIETY OR MUSIC - 1978
- for The Second Barry Manilow Special - ABC - Ernest Chambers, Producer; Miles J. Discography of American singer/musician Barry Manilow: Albums Studio Barry Manilow (1973 Bell Records (see Lourie, Executive Producer; Barry Manilow, Producer; Barry Manilow, Star
- OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A COMEDY-VARIETY OR MUSIC SPECIAL - 1978
- for The Second Barry Manilow Special - ABC - Ernest Chambers, Writer; Barry Manilow, Writer
- OUTSTANDING SPECIAL - COMEDY-VARIETY OR MUSIC - 1977
- for The Barry Manilow Special - ABC - Steve Binder, Producer; Miles Lourie, Executive Producer; Barry Manilow, Star
- OUTSTANDING WRITING IN A COMEDY-VARIETY OR MUSIC SPECIAL - 1977
- for The Barry Manilow Special - ABC - Steve Binder, Writer; Don Clark, Writer; Susan Clark, Writer; Barry Manilow, Writer; Ronny Pearlman, Writer; Alan Thicke, Writer; Bruce Vilanch, Writer
Tony[87]
- Special Tony Award - 1977
TV and movie appearances
- Donny & Marie in 1976. The Rose is a 1979 musical - Drama film which tells the story of a self-destructive 1960s rock star who struggles to cope with Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Donny & Marie was a Variety show which aired on ABC from January 1976 to May 1979.
- ABC special The Stars Salute Israel At 30 on May 8, 1978. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar)
- May 8, 1982, Goldie & Kids a special where he acted in skits and sang "One Voice" and "I Am Your Child" with hostess Goldie Hawn. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Goldie Jean Hawn (born November 21 1945 is an American Academy Award -winning Actress, director and producer.
- On September 17, 1987 he appeared in the star-studded CBS special We The People 200: The Constitutional Gala taped at the Philadelphia Civic Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to debut his song "Let Freedom Ring" where President Ronald Reagan was in attendance. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Philadelphia Civic Center was a complex of five or more buildings evolved out of a series of buildings dedicated to expanding trade which began with the National Export Exhibition in
- On January 2, 1993 guest on the NBC special Dame Edna's Hollywood. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar)
- On May 17, 1993 guest appearance on the CBS show Murphy Brown, and later that year appeared in England on Surprise! Surprise! with Cilla Black. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Murphy Brown is an American Situation comedy which aired on CBS from November 14, 1988 to May 18, 1998 Surprise Surprise was a British TV show hosted by Cilla Black, produced by London Weekend Television. Cilla Black OBE (born Priscilla Maria Veronica White on 27 May, 1943) is an English Singer-songwriter and Television
- Guest appearance in a 2001 episode of Ally McBeal. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Ally McBeal is an American Television series which ran on the FOX network from 1997 to 2002 He played both a hallucination of Ally's and himself on stage at the end of the show. A hallucination, in the broadest sense is a Perception in the absence of a stimulus.
- Played himself in a cameo in the 2002 dark comedy Unconditional Love starring Kathy Bates and Rupert Everett where "Can't Smile Without You" also played a key role in the plot. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Unconditional Love is the title of a sleeper comedic film released in 2002. Kathleen Doyle "Kathy" Bates (born June 28, 1948) is an Academy Award two-time Golden Globe and two-time Screen Actors Guild Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is a two-time Golden Globe -nominated English film Actor and ex- Singer
- On December 11, 2003, Manilow appeared on the NBC show Will & Grace as himself backstage between tour stops. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Will & Grace is a popular Emmy Award -winning American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on NBC from 1998 to 2006
- On April 20–April 21, 2004 Manilow reunited with Debra Byrd his former backup singer who is now the vocal coach at American Idol when he appeared as a guest judge and worked with the top seven finalists for the popular FOX variety prize show where the season three contestants sang his songs as the theme for the week. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Debra Byrd (born 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American vocalist who has worked with Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan, appeared American Idol, with the full title American Idol The Search for a Superstar for the first season only is an American reality-competition The third season of American Idol premiered on January 19, 2004 and continued until May 26, 2004.
- On December 8, 2004, he was a guest on the NBC special A Clay Aiken Christmas, hosted by the former Idol runner-up. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
- On February 3, 2006 Manilow was the guest singer on the ABC variety prize show Dancing with the Stars where he sang three songs on the results show. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Dancing with the Stars is a Reality show airing on American Broadcasting Company in the United States.
- On March 21–March 22, 2006 Manilow returned to American Idol in season five when 1950s music was the theme. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and concluded on May 24, 2006. He again helped the top eleven finalists to fine tune their performances and again sang on the results show.
- In November 2006, he appeared on Logo's reality show Jacob and Joshua: Nemesis Rising as himself in Las Vegas for a recording session with the twins. Logo is an American digital Cable television channel owned by Viacom 's MTV Networks division Jacob and Joshua Nemesis Rising is a Reality television program originating on the LGBT network Logo.
- On November 23, 2006, Manilow appeared live on a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and performed the song "What the World Needs Now" on the television broadcast of the parade. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual Parade presented by Macy's Department store.
- On December 2, 2006, Manilow was the celebrity guest and theme for the week on series three of The X Factor where he assisted the top four acts with their performances. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The third UK series of The X Factor was broadcast on the ITV network in the United Kingdom and TV3 in the Republic of Ireland For versions in other countries see The X Factor (TV series. The X Factor is a British Television [88]
- On December 12, 2006, appeared live at the 2006 Royal Variety Performance and performed a selection from his latest album. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Royal Variety Performance is a gala evening held annually in the United Kingdom, which is attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, normally
- On September 18, 2007, Manilow made a cameo appearance on The Colbert Report, encouraging Stephen Colbert by saying that the Emmy resides in the heart. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Colbert Report (/kolˈbɛr rəˈpɔr/&mdashthe t is silent in "Colbert" is a Peabody Award and Emmy Award winning American Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( born May 13 1964 is an American Comedian, satirist, Actor and Writer, known for his ironic style
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on October 31, 2007. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an Emmy Award -winning American late-night Talk show currently hosted by Jay Leno, on Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- He guest starred on Family Guy in "Back to the Woods" on February 17, 2008
Parody
Ray Stevens did a parody of Manilow's songwriting and recording styles with the song "I Need Your Help, Barry Manilow", mentioning the hardships that he is suffering, and during a spoken section in the second verse, mentions Manilow's song titles and phrases, out of loneliness. Family Guy is an animated American television sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane that airs on Fox and regularly on other "Back to the Woods" is a season six episode of the FOX animated series Family Guy that aired on February 17, 2008
Mark Jonathan Davis did a parody of Copacabana, entitled Star Wars Cantina. Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine is a Cover band and comedy act based in Los Angeles California
Manilow was spoofed by Rowan Atkinson on the BBC sketch show Not The Nine O'Clock News, performing a song called "Because I'm Wet And Lonely". Rowan Atkinson (born 6 January 1955 is an English Comedian, actor and writer famous for his title roles in the British television comedies Blackadder Not the Nine O'Clock News is a Comedy Television programme shown on the BBC from 1979 to 1982
Spitting Image, another famous British satire show, also poked fun at Manilow in its earlier days. Spitting Image was a British satirical Puppet show that ran on the ITV television network from 1984 to 1996 One notable sketch had him being harassed by an anteater that claimed it was constantly mistaken for Manilow in public. Anteaters are the four Mammal species of the suborder Vermilingua commonly known for eating Ants and Termites Together with the Sloths
The punk band NOFX made a reference to Manilow in their song "The Decline":
- "The television's put a thought inside your head
- Like a Barry Manilow, jingle
- I'd like, to teach the world to sing
- In perfect harmony
- A symphonic blank stare, yeah
- It doesn't make you care (make you care)"
Notes and references
- ^ EVEN NOW, IMAGE HAUNTS MANILOW, St. NOFX (pronounced "no ef-ex") is an American Punk rock band that was formed in Los Angeles California (now based in San Francisco Louis Post-Dispatch, June 27, 1993
- ^ CHAPEL HILL MEMORIAL PARK, Largo, Pinellas County, Florida
- ^ ancestry.com,
- ^ Manilow, Barry, Sweet Life: Adventures on the Way to Paradise, 1987 page 12
- ^ Music Theatre International. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) "The Drunkard". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on March 1, 2007.
- ^ SouthCoastToday. com (July 26, 2006). Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "A spirited musical: Clap, hiss and sing along as MAC stages historical temperance play scored by a young Barry Manilow". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on [[March 1, 2007]]. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Manilow, Barry (1965). Playboy December 1965 Vol.12, No.12. Scooter Talk. Retrieved on January 16, 2007. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Barry Manilow's Secret Wife!, accessed December 11, 2006
- ^ Showtime Presents Barry Manilow: SRO on Broadway 1989
- ^ BarryNet - His Music - Commercial Jingles, [1], accessed December 5, 2006
- ^ Manilow, Barry (1975). Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Jingle Letter. Scooter Talk. Retrieved on January 15, 2007. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ BarryNet - The Man - Honors and Awards, [2], accessed December 5, 2006
- ^ Barry Manilow Keeps Flying High Critics? 'They Really Can't Hurt Me', Tulsa World, January 21, 1983
- ^ Barry Manilow
- ^ Bette Midler: The Divine Miss M Tour (1972–1973), accessed December 23, 2006. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ TV.com American Bandstand Barry Manilow / Minnie Riperton March 22, 1975, accessed December 18, 2006
- ^ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, [3], accessed November 8, 2006
- ^ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, [4], accessed November 8, 2006
- ^ BarryNet - The Man - At The Movies, [5], accessed November 2, 2006
- ^ The Official Academy Awards Database, [6], accessed November 18, 2006
- ^ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, [7], accessed November 8, 2006
- ^ People, The Dallas Morning News, November 3, 1984
- ^ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, [8], accessed November 8, 2006
- ^ Newsmakers, The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1, 1983
- ^ Peopletalk, The Valley Independent, December 1, 1983
- ^ The longest shot; measuring Al Gore Jr. for the White House - Albert Gore Jr, Washington Monthly, November 1986
- ^ Manilow: Bill Would Spell Disaster - Star Reacts To Source Licensing Moves, Billboard, October 11, 1986
- ^ Barry Manilow swings on album - and at critics, Chicago Sun-Times, November 29, 1987
- ^ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, [9], accessed November 9, 2006
- ^ BARRY MANILOW (1989)
- ^ Internet Broadway Database, [10], accessed November 14, 2006
- ^ House Testimony for Home Recording Act, February 19, 1992
- ^ La Jolla Playhouse HARMONY - 1997, accessed December 20, 2006
- ^ DIS-'HARMONY', New York Post, July 22, 2005
- ^ Lyricists Compete for Barry Manilow Scholarship at UCLA Extension, Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI)
- ^ Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, [11], accessed November 9, 2006
- ^ Las Vegas Hilton Signs Barry Manilow to Long-Term Engagement, PRNewswire, December 14, 2004
- ^ LAS VEGAS HILTON AND BARRY MANILOW CELEBRATE CHART SUCCESS BY ANNOUNCING EXTENSION OF MANILOW’S SUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT: SUPERSTAR RECEIVES 'KEY' TO THE HILTON, HIS EXCLUSIVE HOME THROUGH 2008, Las Vegas Hilton Press Room, March 27, 2006
- ^ Barry Manilow Croons For ET, Entertainment Tonight, January 27, 2006
- ^ MAMA TELLS ALL, The Quarter Notes BMFC, 1987
- ^ Pop Notes, Washington Post, November 3, 1978
- ^ Paris Report, Teen Stars Today, February 1979
- ^ Barry, Ladies Home Journal, April 1979
- ^ Stars in her eyes put love in her heart, Dear Abby, December 15, 1981
- ^ PNEUMONIA ENDS MANILOW'S EUROPEAN TOUR, Associated Press, February 8, 1982
- ^ People in the News, The Capital, February 5, 1982
- ^ People in the news, The Capital, October 8, 1983
- ^ JERRY LEE LEWIS CUTS SHORT TREATMENT, The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 12, 1986
- ^ "THE DAY I THOUGHT I HAD CANCER", Woman Magazine (UK), November 14, 1987
- ^ CROONER MANILOW 'FEELING FINE' AFTER EMERGENCY STOMACH UPSET, San Jose Mercury News, May 15, 1989
- ^ REAGANS CRAMP MANILOW'S STYLE, San Jose Mercury News, June 9, 1989
- ^ REAGAN BUFFER ZONE KEEPS EX-FIRST COUPLE FROM BARRY IN THE BUFF, Lexington Herald-Leader, June 9, 1989
- ^ [12] The Official Tonight Show Website: Guest Search 6/22/89
- ^ Robin Byrd with Barry Manilow
- ^ BARRY MANILOW CONCERT SCHEDULED BENEFIT PERFORMANCE TO RAISE MONEY FOR HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT, The Charlotte Observor, October 9, 1989
- ^ FOR A SONG, The State, November 13, 1989
- ^ TAYLOR CELEBRATES 60TH AT MICKEY MOUSE PARTY, Associated Press, February 29, 1992
- ^ "MANILOW PASSES ON GALA", The Palm Beach Post, January 17, 1994. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
- ^ "MANILOW MIX-UP RESOLVED", The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 12, 1994. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
- ^ Volzke, Jonathan. "DON'T PLAY BARRY? THEN PAY BARRY RADIO: Singer sues KBIG for touting no-Manilow format", The Orange County Register, February 11, 1994. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
- ^ Lycan, Gary. "KBIG stops needling Manilow CONTROVERSY: The Los Angeles radio station backs down after mocking the singer in ads", The Orange County Register, February 11, 1994. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
- ^ SINGER UNHURT AFTER FOUR-CAR CRASH IN RAIN, San Jose Mercury News, February 22, 1996
- ^ Barry Manilow bends a fender, `The Mousetrap' keeps its spring, and Dorothy Hamill is sued..., The Orange County Register, February 21, 1996
- ^ BEYOND GLASSES!, The Consumer's Guide To Laser Vision Correction, 1996
- ^ The Eyes Have It, People Weekly, June 26, 2000
- ^ Singer Manilow Enjoys the Benefits of LASIK, Vision Service Plan, October 2005
- ^ CELEBS BACK UP EYE SURGEON, New York Post, May 31, 2005
- ^ Stargazing, The Kansas City Star, October 9, 1996
- ^ People, Contra Costa Times, June 29, 1997
- ^ BRONCHITIS CAUSES MANILOW TO POSTPONE FIVE PERFORMANCES, The Buffalo News, June 29, 1997
- ^ "People, Places & Things in the News: Barry Manilow", Associated Press, March 29, 1997. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
- ^ "Small Victory Against Loud Music", Associated Press, July 12, 1997. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
- ^ Barry Manilow OK After Dental Surgery Scare, Yahoo! Music, May 25, 1999
- ^ Manilow has a nose for success, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 9, 2002
- ^ Manilow recovers after breaking nose, Associated Press, June 5, 2003
- ^ BARRY MANILOW, THE WIG AND THE PLASTIC SURGEON, August 21, 2003
- ^ Manilow Returns Home Following Hospital Stay for 'Broken Heart', PRNewswire, February 2, 2004
- ^ Barry Manilow: Music and Passion, LasVegas. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " BroadwayWorld. com, August 2, 2006
- ^ Manilow Fund Set To Triple Aid For Hurricane Katrina Relief, PRNewswire, September 3, 2005
- ^ Barry Manilow and Manilow Fund Matching Donations For Hurricane Katrina Relief
- ^ "Barry Manilow Annoyed that his Music May Annoy Others", World Entertainment News, July 18, 2006. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Manilow, Barry. "Barry's Response to Australia's Plan -", BarryNet, July 18, 2006. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Singer Barry Manilow to Have Hip Surgery
- ^ Barry to Elisabeth: Your "View" is Dangerous
- ^ Election Guide 2008 - Presidential Election - Politics
- ^ EMMYS Website
- ^ TONYS Website
- ^ Fans cheer Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow is referenced in "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" by Douglas Adams, a sequel to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Douglas Noël Adams (11 March 1952 &ndash 11 May 2001 was an English author comic Radio dramatist
External links
- www.barrymanilow.nl Website by an for fans
- New Barry Manilow Network group free to join.
- www.manilow.nl-website by an for fans
- www.barrymanilow.eu Website by an for fans
- Official website
- BarryNet: The Official Site of the Barry Manilow International Fan Club
- Barry Manilow at Legacy Recordings
- Barry Manilow at the Internet Movie Database
- "Barry Hot" by Lorraine Ali, Newsweek, February 14, 2005
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Manilow, Barry |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 17, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brooklyn, New York City, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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