Barry Manilow
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"Barry Manilow" is an United States/American singer-songwriter and Theatrical producer/producer. He is best known for such recordings as "Mandy (song)/Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", and "Copacabana (song)/Copacabana (At the Copa)".

In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-seller charts simultaneously, a feat equalled only by Herb Alpert, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard Hot 100/Billboard hit singles and RIAA certification/multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records' No. 1 adult contemporary artist, and winning three straight American Music Awards for favorite pop/rock male artist. Between 1974 and 1983 Manilow had three No. 1 singles and 25 that reached the top 40. Although not a favorite of music critics, several well-known entertainers have praised Manilow, including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s saying, "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."

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I've always wanted to marry Elton John.

It's unbearable what we've seen — and it's not done yet.

The same desperation that everyone else had, which is, 'How can I help?' .

They've got my little face on the chips.

Manilow: Music and Passion.

I've always avoided a 'fixed' show that repeated the same thing every night, ... I'm glad that the Las Vegas Hilton and 'Music & Passion' have given us all the chance to surprise the audience every night. And over the next 150 shows, there'll be lots of surprises!