First Time Hearing Barry Manilow - Mandy | Reaction

[@michaeltipton5500]

Barry was a 1 man hit machine back in the 70's.

[@louieflash7190]

When I was a teen in the 70s I could not appreciate this song. We have all had a Mandy in our life or been a Mandy.

[@kimberlystankiewicz1587]

Barry Manilow rewrote the song. It was a rock song named Brandy and it was about a dog. Barry turned it into a love song. I've been a fan since I was 9 or 10. The song came out in 1975. But Barry had another album in 1973. It didn't do so good, but that is when I found him.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🎵🎼🎶🎹

[@luztorres9952]

Im a fan of Barry Manilow...best singer, composer and artist!!!!

[@Werebare]

I wasn’t a fan, my wife was...so I got concert tickets. Best performance I ever saw. Great song and reaction, thank you. My fav of his is Read Em And Weep...

[@sharonmartinez4320]

My husband got teased because I wanted to go see him, he point blank told them, it makes my wife happy and shut them down quick...

[@stephanieellis5399]

@@sharonmartinez4320 I love that he didn't belittle your music, as some significant others would and have, he simply said it made you happy and that's reason enough. ❤️

[@discodawn]

Barry was the King of Crescendo, most of his songs start real slow and mellow, then ends loud and grand like a broadway song. It’s beautiful 😍

[@jacquelineleubin5004]

Barry Manilow, one of the best producer/arranger ever! That's his trademark, beautiful arrangements

[@joycegibbs5267]

the guy's a genius. I saw him in concert MANY years ago and it was magical. This song makes me eyes.

[@southernenigma3427]

This man has an amazing voice! I literally love everything he sings. Only person I've ever heard of that has been in the business for over 4 decades and I can't remember a single derogatory thing ever said about him.

[@angelaswanson1077]

There was always rumors about him being gay, but he never officially came out until just a couple of years ago. Women didn't care. They all loved him my mom had a huge crush on him!

[@dianemalone9496]

Barry has an amazing collection of songs. Listen to "Could it be Magic". My favorite Barry song ❤️🎤❤️

[@sparkleclover]

I second this! It’s been my fave since I was a little girl!

[@npkrn6764]

Mine too!

[@Teeyah2]

Mine too!

[@Perfect_Blend]

State Farm still uses the jingle he wrote for them..."Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there." He is an icon.

[@amandawade6148]

This was his first hit!! I was 13 when this came out. My name is Mandy❤

[@michaelpetersen2635]

Dancing in my dinning room as I listen to this on an 8 track. My mom had the greatest stereo made it easy to rock the house. Kiss, Meatloaf, Queen, Cheap Trick...

[@angelaswanson1077]

This man has more talent in his little pinky than most people do in their whole body! I love him!

[@triciamesser6782]

He is great! Saw him in concert . Love love love his music

[@sarahyorkshirelassfuller7962]

I love 💘 💗 ♥ 💓 💛 💖 this song. Its brilliant Barry is so talented

[@trudywolfe2795]

Barry Manilow has a great voice. Listen to more please.

[@ApricotRse]

Because you love the instrumentation, what you need to understand about Barry Manilow is that he writes ALL of his orchestral arrangements. Mandy was his first #1 his from 1974. Barry has enjoyed a nearly 50 year career not only because he is a great singer who connects with his audience but because of his superb musicianship and being a consummate showman.

[@suedyment511]

Barry is so talented he writes his music plus for other artist 😎

[@tonypastor705]

My favorite from Barry.

[@samunfiltered5851]

Mandy was based on a song called BRANDY by Scott English. BRANDY was a huge a hit in England. When it was given to Barry, several times in concert he accidentally sang Brandy LOL. Many times reporters asked the ORIGINAL singer, Scott English, who Brandy was...He got so tired of reporters he said "it's about my dog"...That is what leads people to believe Mandy is about Barry Manilow's dog LOL

[@christinetracy4]

I played this 45 over and over again as a young girl. He has so many beautiful songs !

[@darcyann66]

I saw him in concert when I was a child. My parents took me to all concerts they went to.

[@itsfaith1403]

It’s truly an experience listening to Barry 💕💐 it never gets old

[@sherriwalters6095]

He released it in 1974…I was in Junior High and had my first dance to this ♥️

[@wyattritter14]

Bro no shit Barry was the first concert I ever went to in 06! Listen to Looks Like We Made It or Can't Smile Without You next!

[@MC-pd4sr]

This song made him famous!! He's been my favorite singer my whole life. I'm almost 60 now. He was my first album at age 10!

[@shandrabrooks6431]

Saw him perform live a couple years ago. He is an amazing performer. You need to react to more of his music.

[@deannebenkert6700]

Great reaction, Barry is a musical genius! Lucky enough to see him 50 times in concert - what a performer , better live than on his recordings!,

[@suedyment511]

Mandy came out - 1973 check out Beth by Kiss - 1976

[@mikeorclem]

thanks doc...love this guys' music...saw him in 1980ish..the copacaban tour...excellent show.

[@ajcbng8289]

Who doesn't love 'em some Barry? 👏👏👏👏

[@patrickdoolan9527]

Mega respect to this reaction video. You really engage the audience. Great song! Great reaction!

[@PatrishaTennyson-yy7ey]

Beautiful 70’s song!❤️

[@beckyjohnson4392]

Love me some Barry Manilow!

[@CarmenFlores-id8dh]

It was first on the airwaves with in 1974-75. This gives you only a taste of his amazing music. Glad you like it. God bless. 😊

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

Damn he’s good! I feel like the 80’s power ballads are rooted in Barry! I think he created it, ha!

[@j20tower]

Barry Manilow is a legend in the music business with a string of hits. Copacabana, I Write The Songs, Looks Like We Made It, Even Now, and the list goes on. Mandy was 1974. He’s got a list of awards. He wrote many commercials like the Pepsi song.

[@joepowell7025]

They are catchy because they have melody ... not just talking to sound the same as any other song .... anyone can talk through a song but you must have a good voice to sing it ..

[@carolyncoppola974]

Great reaction! Great rabbit hole to fall into! Check out his song “I Write the Songs”. This was done late 70’s. Thanks!

[@kristineholcroft9163]

I feel the same as you it keeps playing in my mind thats what i love about the 70s and 80s music was very deep a lot of feeling and emotional beautiful song

[@mariflame1821]

Love Barry Manilow songs! Good reaction!

[@keisablack8560]

Whaat! I thought I was the only black kid back in the day, who loved the song Mandy. I loved me some Barry Manilow. 😛❤

[@angmcstuff5857]

Goosebumps. Barry's effortless voice and those crescendos!

[@kimberlysimpkins1190]

I had every album , we had the greatest music didn't we .

[@GardensLadyBug]

A great talent. He also wrote a number of catchy jingles for commercials.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

This was called easy listening back in the 70’s.

[@garfield122010]

" trying to get the feeling " is an epic song ❤️

[@heidithatswho.2481]

My all time favorite of his is Read'em And Weep.

[@ARTMarie247]

Awwww Barry! I made it through the rain, I am your child, trying to get the feeling again,

[@buffalonianforever715]

please continue the deep dive into Barry's music you won't regret it. The master of so many musical styles it'll surprise you. Barry was a jingle writer and this was his background he knew how to develop a hook. Never considered himself a singer but rather an arranger and producer who sings. The strength lies in the ability to take any song and make it his own as Mandy was a cover of an earlier Scott English hit. If you want to hear the whole package Barry as songwriter and singer and arranger listen to Could it Be magic or One voice or let freedom ring.

[@rogerpbsmusic]

It’s a beautiful song! Tearjerker

[@keithgriffin1938]

And I grew up with this song playing in the background a lot. Wow that really took me back that was some nostalgic right there wow I got flashed back to the 70s and 80s, and my life is much simpler thanks for the upload.

[@jimfrederick3907]

"Somewhere in the Night", "It's a Miracle", "Trying To Get The Feeling", "Even Now", "Daybreak" "NYC Rhythm", "Can't Smile Without You" "This One's For You", "Weekend In New England" + all the others in the comments. He sold out every show in Vegas for years!

[@latingirl042]

Copacabana 💖

[@Soapgirl64]

He’s still selling them out.. he’s there now :)

[@huchlvr]

I love this song!!!! It was my 6th grade graduation song. Great singer/song writer. Weekend in New England is a haunting song. PS. Are you crying over the Buckeyes, too?

[@kimberlysimpkins1190]

One of my all time favorites.

[@loripalmer7281]

All time favorite song "Read em' and Weep"

[@deannebenkert6700]

Great reaction, you are listening to the master! Rolling Stone Magazine called him the entertainer of our generation! Watch any of his live performances - they are fantastic! I am a true Fanilow , have seen him 50 times in concert! This was his first hit came out in 1974. The older music is better bc better singers, songs have a melody with lyrics. He is called the King of Easy Listening - has had more hits on the Easy Listening charts than any other artist!!

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

BLESS YOU AND stay WELL AND HEALTHY ENJOY LIFE 🙏 RESPECT 💯🎯 USMC RET BLESS

[@chuckstir]

Barry had, without any doubt, the best slow-skate music ever. Period.

[@andreadeamon6419]

My friend loved Barry growing up. I loved Andy Gibb so she started singing this to me and just called me Andy - i changed the spelling to andie and I've gone by that since 7th grade. I'm 53 now 😊

[@robharding4028]

This guy made Brandy , the original song, into a multi million selling single and called it Mandy, and you can see why !

[@JC-es5un]

"Ready To Take A Chance Again" and "Copacabana" are two other great Berry Manilow songs worth checking out

[@jimfrederick3907]

Goldie Hawn driving down the coast highway in "Foul Play" - "Ready To Take A Chance Again" playing in the background.

[@JC-es5un]

Classic movie, grew up watching it

[@piotrmotyka1004]

You know how to react Man to this Masterpiece!

[@carlavalecko5955]

His song I write the songs will definitely get stuck in your head. He has a lot of great songs.

[@ingalupondo5322]

Doc Rich don’t rest man

[@robertphelps1574]

This was a cover of a song called brandy by Scott English

[@johnmelvin3123]

Might want to check out his jingles. He started by writing commercials. Some you still hear rarely.

[@jakemasterson6057]

REACT - Barry Manilow - Copacabana

[@monicamad1285]

I love that song, it's so much fun!!

[@kylethornton9196]

Beautiful

[@josephhart7933]

Mandy was released in 74 I think. Clive Davis was the man behind the scenes with this artist and others like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Earth Wind and Fire, Alicia Keys.

[@Eowyn187]

Oh he serenades ight.... "You kissed me and stopped me from shaking" 😍 ✒ 🎹🎤

[@TamiWami69]

Barry wrote a lot of commercials. So he was an expert at getting a tune stuck in your head.

[@oneafter9095]

You’re right...catchy tunes has been the key...with it big sales, big hit.

[@christinetracy7720]

This was my favorite song as a young girl .

[@willpierson8310]

I haven’t watch your reaction to Mandy yet but I know your going to like it.

[@robharding4028]

1974, here in Britain, good review !

[@frankcastle9991]

Let’s dive in lol 🇺🇸Trump 🇺🇸

[@spleenstv5938]

First second and third and everything in between

[@hmmhmmhmm3]

Welcome to ‘70s ballads!

[@willpierson8310]

Did you know this song was released 1974.

[@louisestevenson5102]

Mandy was recorded in 1974

[@angelaneusen657]

Fun fact: he wrote this song about his dog Mandy

[@deannebenkert6700]

Actually this song is a remake of a British song called Brandy - he slowed it done , arranged it differently & called it Mandy because there was a hit song in the US called Brandy Your a Fine Girl & didn’t want his song confused with that one!

[@brucevaudrien3373]

you notice how tall that dude is sitting at the piano.hes like 6 foot 8

[@return2sender852]

lol Barry Manilow is 6 foot even. I've met him many times. he's very skinny and it makes him seem taller. he also used to wear boots will heels on them

[@bendee4uk]

Maybe watch when he shows mandy in past and present

[@travisrussell9166]

Please take a listen to Neil Dimonds Song Sung Blue. Great older song, plus he has a song called Sweet Caroline. both are excellent

[@nadavabudi]

Loved your reaction man, isn't this song beautiful? Should be on your Playlist too! 😁

[@russellleitschuh8315]

Classic Barry Manilow. Check out I write the songs.

[@rvagent1]

First time viewer. Fantastic reaction. Everybody needs a little Mandy. Would really like to see you react to Stars Go Blue by Ryan Adams.

[@ismael2062]

Please react to underrated queen songs like: The millionaire waltz Seven seas of rhye Nevermore the march of the black Queen Doing alright

[@annec2960]

u sweetie 1 so sweet u listing to this wow

[@annec2960]

1971 was recorded

[@annec2960]

u.r truly blessed with your looks :) XoXo

[@RinLaughly]

How about “The Thunder Rolls’ by Garth Brooks? Or “Stay” by Sugarland? “Fancy” by Reba?

[@jimfrederick3907]

He was a back-up for Bette Midler.

[@darkmagnis2902]

Nasty C - Pam Trees 🌴🌴🌴

[@BloodTar]

I'm a totally straight man but I have to say you've got some great guns and pecks....and you like Barry Manilow so that's a real plus. 😀 Thanks for your reaction.

[@cabecachata9292]

😍😍😍

[@kimberlystankiewicz2529]

Mandy was came out in 1975

[@nathanbath2175]

Originally it's about a man and his dog it's a called brandy

[@dianaprobst3157]

You just know there was a generation of girls named Mandy because of this.

[@jayesh107]

UPLOAD FREDO DAILY DUPPY LOVE TO SEE YOUR REACTION