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Barry Manilow or Barry Alan Pincus (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, arranger, producer, conductor, entertainer, and performer, best known for such recordings as "I Write the Songs", "Mandy", "Weekend in New England" and "Copacabana". Born Barry Alan Pincus in Brooklyn, New York to Harold and Edna Manilow Pincus (who died in 1993 and 1994 respectively), Manilow is of Russian and Irish ancestry, with a Jewish heritage. In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson 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 three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Some of his albums: 1.Barry Manilow I (1973) 2.Barry Manilow II (1974) 3.Tryin' to Get the Feeling (1975) 4.This One's for You (1976) 5.Even Now (1978) 6.One Voice (1979) 7.Barry (1980) 8.If I Should Love Again (1981) 9.Here Comes the Night (1982) The Official Website : www.Manilow.com Wiki Info : Enwiki - Barry Manilow |
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