Barry Manilow - "One Voice" & "I Write The Songs" (1980) - MDA Telethon

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Check out Barry Manilow as he performs "One Voice" & "I Write The Songs" during the 1980 MDA Labor Day Telethon! This is an uplifting performance guaranteed to get your spirits soaring!
The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an enchanting yearly variety show that ran for half a century. Hosted for many years by Jerry Lewis, the telethon featured top stars from the world of music, comedy, and Broadway and was like no other show on earth.
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[@JamesLockie-x3s]

I’m in this video! My high school choir joined Barry for 9 sold out nights at The Greek Theater. So fun!!

[@markhagerman1837]

Legendary singer/songwriter. Who doesn’t adore Barry Manilow???

[@geralynneeson2911]

Every school should have a Barry Manilow class so they understand what an amazing talented musician he is… such a living legend… love him!❤️

[@artvandelay8090]

There used to be music appreciation classes in public schools that covered pop music. There were also general music classes, but thanks to the goddamn Republicans and their corporatism policies and tax cuts that result in cutting music programs, today's younger generations are being cheated out of this. The Republicans want everyone to become software engineers so that we have more of them to write software that will eliminate more jobs and make corporations more profitable. Some day, there won't be any jobs because AI will take them all away. This is what the Republicans are promoting.

[@ricardofarias3982]

whara singer simply talented snd top of mind come down to BRasil to offer the genuine ametican songs ...

[@ricardofarias3982]

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[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry...Great job at the Telethon. You do this song so well and it is exciting. It is so beautiful the way you do it. I can sing with you in that octave, but I was very young when you did this one as you were too. Gets a little harder to do it as we get older and now in 2024 you and I are both much older. I am only 3 years younger than you so I followed your career since 1974 and saw how those critics jabbed you unmercifally . You showed them though and we older girls cheered you on no matter what they said. They said, a day, a month, a year ! HAHA. How many years has it been now in 2024 and still you are here for us. Love to you forever and a day.........................................Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@valeriaribeirodeoliveira8467]

"One Voice" this song is one of my favorites because at the beginning it is sung a cappella by Barry, and the best surprise is hearing his pure and soft voice. Then the announced choir enters. And he surprises us with "I Write the Song" which is also beautiful. Song lyrics touch our hearts. How can you not love Barry Manilow.  Feedback Resultados da Web

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry...The first time I have been able to find this one for 2 months again. I love "One Voice " the way you do it in the telethon. It is so inspirational and you would be the one person that could make it into a story song. I love the outfit Barry and that STAR necklace you used to wear in the beginning. So handsome you are. Another 80's song and your hair is so cool the way it blows around. I Write the Songs is also a perfect song, but it makes we old girls cry as well. You know I am only 3 years younger than you. Love to you always....................Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@annettebohl901]

I always cry when he sings I write the Songs in concert. Idk why. Caught up in the moment. Just so glad to be there. !!

[@Gemmarose9012]

So do I. It’s because he moves us. It’s a beautiful song and he’s a beautiful singer and amazing human being.

[@Connie1Fan]

​@@Gemmarose9012I think is the way he sings it ❤ He truly feels it and we hear that

[@markforbus6794]

Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys wrote "I Write The Songs." Multiple artists recorded the song, including Frank Sinatra and David Cassidy. But it took Barry Manilow to make it a hit and receive a Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

[@bluecat082]

Bruce Johnston won the Grammy for writing the song. Barry didn't win a Grammy even though he arranged and sang it beautifully, which made the song go to #1. "I Write The Songs" was nominated for Record of the Year, but lost to George Benson "The Masquerade"

[@betsybasile-n6d]

He sings "One Voice" so very perfectly that everyone would donate for the kids. Love you Barry, forever and forever......................Betsy

[@markforbus6794]

Singing with Barry Manilow was so much fun. I'm the short guy in the middle of the back row.

[@peterrimel8170]

Mark Forbus once in a lifetime. Very cool

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

Cool! xx

[@pcallas66]

That's excellent to know!!!

[@joemontemurro4210]

Barry Manilow is my idol. Where was this Concert filmed? ❤️

[@markforbus6794]

@@joemontemurro4210 The Greek Theater 1980

[@ernestjauk3030]

One of the greatest songwriters and singers of all time - thank you for sharing this with many who just have a sense of beautiful music.

[@kentlewis987]

@Gary Kudalis he co-wrote (typically the music) several of his hits including Could it Be Magic, Copacabana, & It’s a Miracle. He’s also a great musician, arranger, & producer.

[@davidclementi5434]

This song consistently brings tears to my eyes...such a wonderful melody

[@Connie1Fan]

I get goosebumps the entire song

[@davidclementi5434]

@@Connie1Fan Barry does a rendition of a melody called "Sunday Father" that really touches your heart... I have no idea which CD/Album it's on, but I found it on KZbin! It's about a divorced Father & his visiting time with his son...

[@wmc634]

I love this song, great memories, Barry forever ❤🎶🎹❤

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry....................It has been 3 months again since I have been able to find it. One voice is just so great when you sing it Barry. How wonderful you do anything you want to do. You are the BEST Barry. You just get better year after year. Thank you for sharing this one. Love you forever and a day....................................Betsy Basile

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry....Love your outfit and I love the way you do this song too. One Voice is YOUR SONG and one of my favorites, but this one is magnificent . I dream you are singing it to me. It always boosts my mood and all that is wrong. Love you forever and a day~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@TomTom-ch2rs]

One voice....Barry your terrific and so is your message. God bless you. Thanks.

[@angelajames2037]

Had all of Barry's records.my mum loved the song one voice. Played it my mums funeral

[@markforbus6794]

"Shout it out and let it ring." I love how he takes those notes high.

[@RightAsAlways5759]

Barry is one of my all-time favorites, man did I spend many hours playing his records growing up...good times.

[@davidlekousis2713]

Love Barry Manilow. One of the greatest

[@annettebohl901]

Me too. I went to bed listening to his albums on my record player. Not even a stereo. Lol

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry..I have not been able to find this one for a while, but the way you sing "One Voice" you sing so passionately and sweetly. You can do the best of anyone.....................Betsy B

[@monicamusotto6299]

A mis 63 años sigo escuchando su bella musica❤

[@luceliarossi7712]

A showman!!!! Love you, Barry!!!!

[@eldorado1830]

The man has a great voice and an amazing talent.

[@chrissyt2520]

I heard the songs first in 2022 and I‘m flashed from his voice!

[@iolandamelo2391]

Sensacional!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻👏🏻😁❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️👏🏻😘😘

[@markforbus6794]

Google "One Voice chicken soup for the soul" for the story behind the writing of the song. Truly amazing that some people have just pure talent.

[@brendanorris9944]

This man is amazing his songs are so personal to everyone ☺️

[@BetsyBasile]

Barry......I haven't heard this for awhile as I have so many others of yours that I have on my playlist that I can't squeeze them in the 2 and a half hours I listen to you every night. This one is really a great pair of songs you are singing. Thank you for doing this for the telethon. You are such a great person. I love ya!!!.................Betsy Blue-eyes

[@caridadchicoyano1671]

Es el mejor aún lo escucho y me emociona

[@janettejones3925]

Barry looking his barriest!

[@michaeljohnson-hy2yg]

Have to admit I'd never heard of this song until 'its a sin' drama but glad I heard and known it now. Amazing song and sjnger/songwriter Barry Manilow. M

[@pcallas66]

I had the One Voice album on vinyl years ago and read some of the liner notes. I believe he did 39 vocal overdubs if I remember correctly. I wondered how that happened and they had some really good multitrack recorders (I think this may have been a 24 track machine). I'm sure he bounced them back and forth to a couple different machines. Anyway, thank you for posting this great footage. Not only do I miss the days of Barry Manilow playing live music on TV but I also miss the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. I used to make it a point to turn it on every Labor Day and that's not around anymore. I would have thought someone would have taken that over. May Jerry rest in peace.

[@pattysmith6084]

Yes I watch the video of him talking about recording that song and how many times he had to go in and do the different vocals because it is all him. It is a beautiful wonderful song!

[@PaulCraig-zr6gb]

When you had day after since the first stand in front of your first audience and the curtain rose to all the history in the country going on around to today were happier and going back to see first show the country never had you to see what you do now

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Oh Barry - so many of my happy memories are formed around your music. Singing in the car with Mama, she loved your music too. Being goofy with my school friends. Hours of happiness, and YOU wrote those songs!! You said it yourself, my dear man....You Wrote The Songs! And so thank you, from my heart to yours. ❤️

[@joannewoodack]

Me tooo!!! My mom got me hooked in 1976. What a memorable childhood.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

@@joannewoodack He was the best performer I’d ever seen! Immense talent!

[@BetsyBasile]

Barry...This one is so great too. What a performance at this important event. I love that star necklace you wear so often in your videos. thank you........Betsy

[@aprilantico1356]

Know all the words to his songs. His was the first concert I ever went to. I remember watching this bc I always watched the telethon in its entirety. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@barbsmith5465]

It's a world wide symphony ....... ( Music ) Love you Mr. Manilow. Thankyou for the wonderful memories.

[@maryjarrett4086]

I love this song one voice. ❤❤❤

[@elcajon6313]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@iirachelmadness8677]

Lol Barry trying not to laugh when the young girls cry.

[@MrBrendaag1975]

I was a child maybe 5 yrs old, there were infomercials and I was so obsessed you, my sister would purposefully change the channel and I would cry! I am your biggest fan, I lived in Vegas n got screwed by missing meeting you ! 💗💗💋💋💋 I made it threw the rain, I found myself respected!!!

[@josefinamartinez2251]

Beautiful

[@LucianaSouza-do8vm]

Barry manilow Love you pra vc minha vida lindo e charmoso e maravilhoso ❤️❤️❤️

[@TomTom-ch2rs]

We love Barry . Does he h

[@JulianLovesAll]

Just one voice, singing in the darkness All it takes is one voice Singing so they hear what's on your mind And when you look around you'll find There's more than one voice Singing in the darkness Joining with your one voice Each and every note another octave Hands are joined and fears unlocked If only, one voice, would start it on its own We need just one voice facing the unknown And then that one voice would never be alone It takes that one voice It takes that one voice Just one voice, singing in the darkness All it takes is one voice Shout it out and let it ring Just one voice, it takes that one voice And everyone will sing

[@markforbus6794]

Lines 3, 4 & 5 were all done in one breath, and then lines 8, 9 and part of ten in one breath. He has such control over his breathing.

[@izabellamardo1074]

Maravilhoso.

[@settingup8555]

Barry manillow I grew up on you my mother lkved you and so did I and still do in 2020

[@avanisantana8843]

❤️❤️❤️

[@karengilbert9016]

🌹This was the first song that l listen to 💕40 years ago . Lovely man.

[@izabellamardo1074]

Belíssimo

[@BetsyBasile]

Great show on this telethon. You always do everything perfectly, Barry. Thanks for doing this for the kids. I don't get to hear this version of One Voice as my playlist is so long now, I really have to pick and choose what I can fit in 3 hours. Love you...............................Betsy Basile

[@priscilahilario8321]

Listening 2020

[@raysinder3982]

Listening 2057

[@sarahyorkshirelassfuller7962]

Love this 🎵 song

[@cleuzaxavier2796]

Certamente muitas garotas choraram ouvindo essa canção! É linda....

[@j.j.1753]

Those shoulder pads just make him look tense.

[@izabellamardo1074]

Barry Manilow é muito simpático, adoro suas belas músicas e, seu talento ao piano.

[@LucianaSouza-do8vm]

Vc é um verdadeiro espetáculo 💓💓

[@JulianLovesAll]

[Verse 1] I've been alive forever And I wrote the very first song I put the words and the melodies together I am music and I write the songs [Chorus] I write the songs that make the whole world sing I write the songs of love and special things I write the songs that make the young girls cry I write the songs, I write the songs [Verse 2] My home lies deep within you And I've got my own place in your soul Now when I look out through your eyes I'm young again, even though I'm very old [Chorus] I write the songs that make the whole world sing I write the songs of love and special things I write the songs that make the young girls cry I write the songs, I write the songs [Bridge] Oh, my music makes you dance And gives your spirit to take a chance And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move Music fills your heart, well, that's a real fine place to start It's from me, it's for you It's from you, it's from me It's a worldwide symphony [Chorus] I write the songs that make the whole world sing I write the songs of love and special things I write the songs that make the young girls cry I write the songs, I write the songs [Chorus] I write the songs that make the whole world sing I write the songs of love and special things I write the songs that make the young girls cry I write the songs, I write the songs [Outro] I am music (music) and I write the songs

[@jailtonmeiradeoliveirameir208]

near to new york . Make this for me. 2 millian dolars for you.

[@artvandelay8090]

Alright, who was it that screwed up that trumpet part at 7:04? He ruined one of the best parts of the song!

[@MrJbee73]

I write the songs. I'm very old? Own place in your soul? The original musical Cherub. Satan himself. Wow.

[@annettebohl901]

Bruce Johnson wrote this song. He is writing it from God's perception. God writes the songs.

[@MrJbee73]

@@annettebohl901 lies! Total and complete lies. Lucifer is the Original Chief Musician in Heaven.

[@JamesSmith-lc3wz]

Just a puppet for satin

[@mandymanilow65]

Shut Up bitter.whit zero.talent...jealous lossing his disgusting time.in front a dirty computer....so Boring and dirty its your misery Life done something good for this Damm world and people as ever been doing this human being and ubique musician singer songwiter.composer showman ...whit a unique soul you not oh poor and miserable Life .. out trolls.lets go Barry you got still It 😉 💕 and your fans many many fans are whit you sweeheart Stay safe.and healthy LOVE💌💟💕💞♥️♥️♥️😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@Thailand-mt9op]

James Smith evil.. too the core.. may you find some peace

[@jakkritsrivali9276]

Satin? Looks like polyester to me.

[@wkworld6741]

I've not seen him wearing satin but I'm sure he looks good in it.

[@annettebohl901]

@@wkworld6741 i think he means Satan...but he is wrong.