BARRY MANILOW
Name: Barry Manilow
Birth name: Barry Alan Pincus
Born: 17 June 17, 1943 Brooklyn, New York City,
Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943 as Barry Alan Pincus) is an American singer
and songwriter best known for such recordings as "I Write the Songs," "Mandy," "Weekend
in New England", and "Copacabana."
Manilow's career achievements include sales of more than 75 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. 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. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp
of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow,
"He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said,
"Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you." Arsenio Hall
cited Manilow as a favorite guest on The Arsenio Hall Show and admonished his
audience to respect him for his work.
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.
Since February 2005, he has been the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, and has
performed hundreds of shows since.
Name: Barry Manilow
Birth name: Barry Alan Pincus
Born: 17 June 17, 1943 Brooklyn, New York City,
Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943 as Barry Alan Pincus) is an American singer
and songwriter best known for such recordings as "I Write the Songs," "Mandy," "Weekend
in New England", and "Copacabana."
Manilow's career achievements include sales of more than 75 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. 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. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp
of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow,
"He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said,
"Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you." Arsenio Hall
cited Manilow as a favorite guest on The Arsenio Hall Show and admonished his
audience to respect him for his work.
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.
Since February 2005, he has been the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, and has
performed hundreds of shows since.