Barry Manilow, now a Broadway composer with "Harmony"

[@thegrahamdalorian185]

I've worked as a concert stagehand, sound engineer and lighting tech for over 25 years. I've worked for just about everyone from Metallica to Celine Dion. No one was more professional and understood his role in all of it more than Manilow. He showed up on time, started the show on time, gave the audience everything they wanted, ended on time and was out the door so we could do our work for the next show. Not a fan of the music itself, but I have the utmost respect for him as a performer.

[@DavidPogue]

That's fantastic insight!

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

He comes across as someone who has his “act” together. Bravo Barry. I am not a fan of his music either but respect his work ethic.

[@Person-mh6xq]

@@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 His music was sensational and defined an entire era! To each his/her own though.

[@marytheresejacksonlutz2533]

@@Person-mh6xq I agree-my mother loved his songs

[@isaisabel8086]

Thank you so much for expression your respect for Barry Manilow as a great professional as he is. He deserves our empathy, respect and love. I feel very grateful to you. ❤

[@zackwilliams9912]

He’s long over for a Kennedy center honors next year. He wrote sophisticated songs that made people cry, think and feel. Plus he produced for classic artists like Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Sarah Vaughn, etc.

[@conchitamartinezdevelasco9172]

And Dionne Warwick…

[@kennymaz1]

So agree!!!

[@mikewhite4560]

Dionne Warwick is getting a KCH this Year...😅

[@Heffalumpswoozles85]

He actually didn’t write a lot of his most famous hits…..including “I Write The Songs”….that’s Barry’s dirty little secret.

[@allie701]

No secret. And he certainly has nothing to be ashamed of. Some people just can’t stand other people achieving success.

[@solitarybeag]

I’ve been a fan since high school. And I still am at 70!

[@ernlwjr2]

Barry always seems so grateful for his wonderful career!

[@Stevedrums741]

My mother was a 'Fanilow'. She loved him. I took her to see him at Radio City one year for a 'Greatest Hits' show. I knew his music but wasn't much of a "fan" - until I took her. It was hit after hit. He was charming, self-effacing and his band was top notch. Now at 53, there's a sprinkling of his hits on my ApplePlay and while my Mom has since left us, part of what keeps me connected to her are the 6-7 songs sprinkled on my own personal jukebox. And the reality is this: he's a genius for what he did. These songs will last forever.

[@susannpatton2893]

My word. He's been apart of my whole life. Mandy would be my favorite. Used to make me cry as a child. So much emotion in that song. Love you Barry Manilow ❤️

[@JanetMarcum-o7r]

I liked One Voice. 😃

[@lindaweight6176]

My parents took our family to my first concert in Boston as a teen in the 1970s - Barry Manilow. I heard Mandy and I was hooked for 40+ years. Saw him in MD a few years back and he still put on an amazing show in his 70s.

[@mh2774]

I don’t think there is a person who can’t say Mandy didn’t resonate with them in some way.

[@JacobElyachar]

This piece gave me chills. God bless Barry Manilow!

[@janettejohnston339]

My 19 year old son even knows can't smile without you. So give me a break about the latest generation not being affected by this man

[@shellywinney7115]

I have loved Barry for more than 45 years. He's amazing 🎉

[@tea98988]

In the early 80’s, I had just arrived to the United States. I got my driver’s license on Friday and had to drive 25 miles away in the highway for the first time. His music calmed my nerves for the 2 years of driving in terrifying traffics in Dallas. I’m in my 60’s now and every time I hear his songs, I’d always have a big smile. What a joy to see he is still being creative.

[@mililaniman]

I grew up listening to Barry Manilow's music. His voice touches me and makes me want to dance. I know he will succeed on Broadway.

[@grahamhowes6904]

A friend of mine Jon Emmanuel was in COPACOBANA and Barry came to see the tour in Manchester and was unhappy with the orchestration so he personally paid massive overtime to the orchestra and spent several hours fixing it by ear! He said it was a masterclass in musicianship.

[@Tracey-CreatorCollage]

70s/80s kid here...I had every Barry Manilow record, and played them on my little, blue record player, while wearing my Barry Manilow t-shirt 😂 To this day, many years later, I still love him, and his music, just as much as I loved Duran Duran and all the rest from that time period. Thank you for sharing more of his story!

[@pamelamays4186]

I grew up on Manilow music, from his TV jingles, to the theme of American Bandstand to dancing to his tunes in my local disco.

[@adelaferreira4575]

And we love you Barry through the years,nicest men ever, his music make our souls sing !

[@ellenoppenheim5956]

Always loved Barry. Still listen to those "old songs" with joy and nostalgia

[@yolandaj6364]

Barry Manilow.... Thank you, Thank You, Thank You for writing songs that are pleasing to the ear, my heart feels so much joy when I hear or even think of Barry Manilow 💯💯💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖💖💖👍👍👍💥💥💥💝💝💝🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❣️❣️❣️

[@yagiyumiko2170]

For me, Music has always been Barry Manilow.

[@mikelkirby2791]

Wonderful interview. And it is so refreshing that he is still in awe "that this skinny guy from Brooklyn" could have this career. Thanks.

[@MeMeDaVinci]

I saw him three times back in the late 70s. What a phenomenal performer. He delivered a fun, energetic show that people stood up dancing and singing along. Great memories!!!

[@lindacamacho9459]

He's one of my favorites.

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

One of the first albums that I owned, way back when I was 12 years old in 1978, was 'Barry Manilow Live'.

[@suewolfe3898]

I’ve always loved Barry Manilow. Always have and always will. ❤️

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

What an enormous talent!

[@CarmenSantana-jn3nb]

Just love him ❤️

[@hummersd]

Love David Pogue segments! Was so thrilled to hear Harmony finally made it to Broadway. I saw one of the first incarnations at La Jolla Playhouse over 25 years ago, starring a younger Danny Burstein, the late, great Rebecca Luker, and Patrick Wilson. I saw the off-off-Broadway production at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene more recently, and it brought back so many memories (with many changes over the decades). Where You Go, Stars in the Night, and Every Single Day are standout songs from the show.

[@cturtleSSI]

Wonderful! 💚

[@conchitamartinezdevelasco9172]

Thanks to Clive we met Barry! Thanks Barry for giving us joy to our lives!

[@joan53777]

This 70 y/o born in NYKr, is a "fanilow" for life! He is an American Music Icon - He deserves a Kennedy award and throw in an Oscar for good measure! He still has the best hair!

[@lindatuttle9188]

♥️He is such a talented entertainer! I have loved him since Mandy debut♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lorihansen8674]

As a dorky Jewish teenager, I had the biggest crush on Barry Manilow. His posters were on my wall, I had his albums (including his greatest hits that I won for free from a radio station). He just made me feel good.

[@nancywelsh8028]

I have seen Barry in concert several times and I just love him! ❤️

[@hansombrother1]

I was lucky to see Mr. Manilow in concert. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@antm64]

I am a dyed in the wool Barry Manilow fan!! LOVE his music!! Thanks for posting this latest interview...much appreciated!

[@80sladymelly]

As a Fanilow, this was bliss! Great interview. ❤

[@JanetMarcum-o7r]

Yeah! 🎉

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

Exactly!

[@niclesnyc]

I absolutely loved HARMONY on Broadway. Totally worth the ticket price.

[@leisure057blank3]

Live Barry Manilow since the 70s.

[@asthecrowflies737]

Have loved this man for decades. Barry's voice is very unique. His interaction with his audiences is fabulous. He should have TEN Grammy!

[@milea10]

There's not many singers that can sing someone else's song, and make it sound like it's his song. he's one of a kind!

[@rondawilkinson3108]

FANILOW since album #1 which I still have….. I’m 63. And 💕 Julie Benko

[@Gemmarose9012]

My favorite musician and performer. Always!❤

[@bettydavis7904]

I'm in tears ! Thank you.😪

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry....I just found this one. It is good and I love it. You do such great interviews. He seems to be very grateful for all his awards. Love you Barry.................Betsy Basile

[@kathyeyesopen4078]

I’m still in Love with Barry Manilow! He and his music got me through so many emotions in the 70’s and 80’s ! I can’t even tell you how many concerts I went to then butI remember being 8 months pregnant standing in line for Hours in Philadelphia and got 2nd row seats! my husband and I Still listen and sing along to them today especially on long car rides. Would Love to see his play on Broadway! ❤❤❤

[@wishingonthemoon1]

I always liked his music. I was just a kid when I heard Can’t Smile Without You, and I fell in love.

[@ibisEmiliaCruzVirosa]

He is an star. I love all his music. ⭐❤️👏👏🌹🌹

[@malibubarbie5349]

If you knew me in High School 1976-77 Barry Manilow was my crush. I even sent him an invitation to my High School graduation 1977...Way to go Barry Manilow...You've made so many people happy...

[@cleuzaxavier2796]

I love Barry Manilow and his music ❤️🇧🇷

[@Lori-lp6uc]

I would love to see him perform live❤ His live album is still one of my FAVORITE albums ❤️

[@pghzoolady]

Love him. Amazing performer.

[@JDHorn]

I am very much looking forward to seeing this.

[@Amtran727]

My favorite Barry Manilow song is You Oughta Be Home With Me from his This One's for You album. It's a song that never got alot of publicity or fame and didn't even become a number one hit, but I love it.

[@Geebs2161]

He is awesome & adorable in his humbleness ❤❤❤

[@ElizabethDeBoise-eu5qo]

I just love all of his interviews. I hope that some day I would love to interview him!

[@islandbirdw]

Nice to see humility he has, grateful and thankful 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@madamx269]

Sing Many his songs? Try All!! I saw him in concert in his heyday in Providence RI. My husband knew how much of a big fan I was (and still am) and took me there for my birthday. Every Christmas when he had a new album out my kids knew what to get me for Christmas. Manilow is so versatile he can do any genre. I would love to see this show but I no longer live close to NY.

[@jillsalkin7389]

I'm happy to know about the history of "Harmony," and good to see this interview with Barry, whose music was such a presence in my younger days!...Most artists dream and envision themselves having a career this big, so to hear that Barry never thought of it, is really unusual!!

[@danes0818]

i love Barry

[@stacyhackney6100]

He is a wonderful artist.

[@robertcuratolo5339]

🥲I write the songs that make the whole world sings.

[@el7jake]

He's in good company. ABBA is beloved by the fans, but the critics described them as sounding like Muzak

[@janettejohnston339]

He is amazing and i dont about the haters because believe me they all sing to his songs. Whether they realize it or not. Its barry Manilow the sing to🎉

[@nancykahn4125]

I wish I could see the musical…alas I am in South Carolina…Good luck, Barry!

[@elcajon6313]

You are the best! 👏👏👏👏 We love you Barry ❤❤❤😇

[@janettejohnston339]

Luv him

[@cleuzaxavier2796]

Barry Manilow canta e encanta! Love this ❤️🇧🇷

[@michellelisses-topaz4736]

Good for him! Good for us! For us … meaning the whole world! And more important than EVER!

[@tominnc315]

Wonderful guy. His: Could It Be Magic Tremendous song! He had / has afib. Me too. Im 70. Ablation seems to have fixed!

[@illssolution5720]

I grew up on Manilow's GREAT songs. From this episode, I JUST realized WHAT IS BEHIND the criticisms of this man and his talents. I am SO GRATEFUL Americans have mostly "gotten over it!" (so petty and pathetic!) Looking forward to his musical! His life has been...... WELL DONE! (applause!)

[@cleuzaxavier2796]

I'm a Fanilow Forever ❤️🇧🇷

[@oc5939]

So happy to see Julie Benko in this show. She is wonderful!

[@radiochickcaster]

I grew up on his music 🎼

[@debschoman8775]

Thank You!!

[@veecee3669]

I think Barry Manilow has always been a bit underrated. He wrote some catchy tunes, and one of the most beautiful ballads, "When October Goes", was written and performed by Mr. Manilow, and it touches me every single time I hear it. A lot of people who disparage his music might change their minds if they give this song a listen.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Such a beautiful, melancholy tune and nostalgic lyrics. I've been listening to it a lot this Autumn. Absolutely lovely song. ❤

[@veecee3669]

@@carmarasmussen8118 Yes, by the end of the song, no matter how hard I try not to cry, my lips are trembling and I have tears in my eyes.

[@rjmcallister1888]

Another legend, Johnny Mercer, wrote those words; his widow gave them to Barry, and he did the rest. Did he ever. I should be over it now, I know...

[@veecee3669]

@@rjmcallister1888 Yes, it was definitely a collaboration made in Heaven. I couldn't remember Johnny Mercer's name (a legend indeed!) when I wrote this post. Thank you for including Mr. Mercer, who wrote the saddest, most beautiful lyrics ever.

[@veecee3669]

Same here ..

[@s.g.8010]

Great report🥰

[@victimvan974]

Dam. Manilow is 80?!

[@cleuzaxavier2796]

Fan Forever ❤️🇧🇷

[@cleuzaxavier2796]

Obrigada por postar! ❤️🇧🇷

[@AnnaKarkowskaVirtuoso]

Thank you for bringing Comedian Harmonists' to life. !PS. Roman Cycowski was Polish. He was born in Łódź like Artur Rubinstein

[@patwooster3851]

That girl has a gorgeous voice! And by the way, I have always loved Barry Manilow. Sorry Murphy!

[@song4mozart]

He still sounds the same. I'd go to his Las Vegas show.

[@mariannatexas]

And now in December 2023 he will showcase a Christmas show!

[@luciahelenaevangelistadasi3558]

GOSTOSO GOSTO MUITO DE VOCÊ. NÃO. PELA. MÚSICA. COPACABANA. MAIS VOCÊ SEMPRE FOI O MEU SONHO DE CONSUMO. A 55. ANOS ATRÁS VOCÊ FOI É SEMPRE SERÁ UMA PESSOA MUITO ESPECIAL PRA MIM. EU TE CONFESSO ACHO QUE ATÉ TE AMO OBRIGADO POR VOCÊ EXISTIR ❤️

[@Theantichryst]

❤

[@sueleslie9570]

Good for him!! Btw my cousins had a dog named Mandy 🐾🤣

[@wilfriedholscher7029]

"Der kleine grüne Kactus" herrlich 😊 Komödien Harmonists

[@oogrooq]

Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe?

[@kjohnson5932]

Classic line😂

[@poohhoney816]

Jeremy Allen White looks like he could play a young Barry Manilow - think someone should do a movie on him before he passes What do you think?

[@thomaslamborn1601]

GOD IS A MANILOW FAN!!!!!

[@mjphoto45]

Play put the ring on her wrong hand

[@JeffreyGillespie]

Martin Short finally came out

[@akrenwinkle]

Barry would trot out this woman named Linda. "This is my lady Linda," he would say. Everybody in major cities knew this was pretty silly, but that's how it was in the 1970s. Decades later, happily married to a man, Barry was asked why he promoted the idea he was straight. His answer: "I didn't want to disappoint my fans." I think he meant he wanted to keep his income high. Kids today who like his music were born long, long after Linda, and couldn't possibly understand what it was all about.

[@ghostlygent]

If Jeremy Allen White doesn't play Manilow in a biopic, there is no hope for humanity.

[@stoltzman2960]

Manilow isn't gay

[@sassysandie2865]

😂

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

He has a husband.

[@emeraldkimble7602]

Bruce Johnston ex beach boy composed I wrote the songs

[@sheldonlevine6187]

Look up how many of his hits he actually wrote....very few

[@ludovicoc7046]

Love Barry, but yikes!--that plastic surgery. Stop it celebrities, just stop it! You look fine just the way you are.

[@dannydougin3925]

Love Barry, not interested at all in this...

[@Michael_Miller508]

Breaking news 😂

[@backtomonobacktomono3490]

He looks like a mannequin. God bless him.

[@laurastone6578]

I just wished he hadn’t lied to his fans for 40 years. 🙄

[@Gemmarose9012]

He didn’t lie at all, he kept his personal life private. It didn’t matter to any of us! We knew he was gay and we didn’t care. His health and happiness matter to his fans. His personal life is no one’s business.

[@laurastone6578]

@@Gemmarose9012 He didn’t perpetuate his lie? What fantasy world are you living in?

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

​@@laurastone6578The same situation with George Michael.