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| Barry Manilow song | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I recently attendy a Manilow concert in Las Vegas and he sang a song about an older couple from the ...
A: "Wait a minute baby I'll be right back I just gotta talk to a friend for a couple of minutes..." ...
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| "Postponed" Manilow concert | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I bought 2 tickets to the October 16th Manilow concert at Sacramento's Arco Arena. The event has ...
A: I'm sorry you've had problems with your tickets. Unfortunately, I don't work for Barry's ...
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| Manilow contact | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I read you answer, and Manilow's about the cancelled concerts. I have been trying to send him an ...
A: Oh, boy. I get to give my Big Disclaimer: I don't know Barry Manilow personally. I don't work for ...
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| barry's rescheduled concert in san diego | 10/17/2009 |
Q: do you know when he will be performing in san diego since his concert was canceled for this ...
A: According to the user groups, the San Diego and Sacramento concerts have been postponed until next ...
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| Barry Manilow's cancelled concert dates | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I know Barry has cancelled some concerts due to some health issues. Can you tell me if the concert ...
A: As far as I know, yes. The Las Vegas Hilton website still has it listed. I would watch for a ...
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| The Mayflower | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I was looking through your answers which included the topic The Mayflower and saw that you refer to ...
A: First off, my apologies for sending your last question to the Expert Pool, but I could find no ...
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| Sorry if this is a lot of questions | 4/27/2007 |
Q: Do you know if Melanie Taylor’s parents were the Gavin Taylor, director of Barry’s Greatest Hits and ...
A: Okay, I get to give my Disclaimer Speech: sing along if you know it. I don't know Barry Manilow ...
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| Arista-Concord-Arista(?) | 4/25/2007 |
Q: Forgive me if you have answered this question before. I have been looking everywhere I can think of ...
A: I think Concord and Barry Manilow were made for each other, too. Here at the Mayflower is an ...
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| 'Overture of Overtures' | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Here's one for you! Can you name all the overtures, from the Overture of Overtures track from the ...
A: Even if I couldn't name them off the top of my head, they're listed in the liner notes: ...
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| Barry singing in foreign languages | 4/4/2007 |
Q: How many records has Barry sold, or released, where he sang in a foreign language?
A: The discography database on Barrynet.com only lists his Brazilian (Portugese) album {Especial: 1985} ...
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| Barry and Copacabana, TV Movie | 4/4/2007 |
Q: How much in control was Barry when he made the Copacabana TV Movie? I mean, did he get to make a ...
A: Not as much as you would think. According to the listing on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), the ...
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| Foxwoods | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Many Thanks, Jennifer
A: My guess is, no. One of the reasons Barry's at the Hilton is that he wanted to keep performing, but ...
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| Melanie Taylor | 3/7/2007 |
Q: We would like to know some background information on Melanie Taylor back up singer in the Barry ...
A: Google is a wonderful thing. Typing in "Melanie Taylor Manilow" yields this website: ...
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| Barry's Family | 3/2/2007 |
Q: Do you know how many cousins and siblings Barry has, and their children. What I mainly want to know ...
A: Barry has no siblings; he was an only child. I know of only three relatives: his Aunt Rose, and ...
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| Barry recycling | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Is it true that Barry does recycle some of his tunes and uses them for more than one song? Thanks ...
A: No, I've never actually heard that. He does, however, place themes from songs into other songs, ...
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| Barry's current band members | 2/27/2007 |
Q: Do you know any information about Barry's current band members that play with him at the Las Vegas ...
A: The list can be found in the end credits for the DVD "Manilow Music and Passion": I don't think he's ...
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| Barry's Backup singers and Musicians | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Has Barry ever been with just one backup singer and musician since the beginning of his music ...
A: The singer he's used most often, for the longest time, has been Debra Byrd, originally of Lady ...
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| Synthesizer | 2/26/2007 |
Q: These questions are more about the music industry than about Mr. Manilow: When did synthesizers stop ...
A: Believe it or not, one of the first popular groups to use a Moog in their work was the Monkees, back ...
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| Necessary Arrangement Materials | 2/20/2007 |
Q: What materials are necessary for an arranger, like Barry, in order to perform their duty? Thanks ...
A: There are actually two interpretations of this question. The first is "What does an arranger like ...
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| Barry's arranging software and the arranging process | 2/15/2007 |
Q: Do you know what type of software Barry uses on his computer to arrange music and also, what is the ...
A: On the DVD side of the DualDisc for Greatest Songs of the Sixties last year, they have a couple of ...
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| Barry sings in spanish | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I'm a mexican BM's fan and I know he recorded an album in spanish, he even came to Mexico, (I was ...
A: Barry made some recordings in Spanish, notably the Greatest Hits album called Grandes Exitos en ...
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| Barry Manilow's THE DRUNKARD! | 2/6/2007 |
Q: My name is Jason Bowen and I am with QUEST THEATRE ENSEMBLE in Chicago, IL. We are producing The ...
A: I don't work for Barry's offices or agencies, nor do I know anyone that does. The best way to get a ...
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| Brooklyn Blues Video? | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I was reading your response about the song Brooklyn Blues and noticed that you said "in the video ...
A: Unfortunately, no where. But, Barry has a current deal with Rhino video to produce DVD's of ...
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| Barry's Exercise Regiment | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Do you have any ideas what kind(s) of exercises Barry does and how many times a week he works out? ...
A: To be honest, I don't think Barry has any kind of exercise regimen, other than being very busy all ...
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| manilow special | 1/29/2007 |
Q: which special was it where his mother drove in the cab in the beginning ? (i know i have it on tape ...
A: The Second Special, aired in 1978. During the Third, if you may recall, Barry is taking driving ...
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| question | 1/29/2007 |
Q: After reading your answer to some other person's question about Brooklyn Blues, was wondering if he ...
A: No, I don't think so, other than the way many were in love with her: the admiration of a beautiful ...
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| GHOTS | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I was listening to GHOTS in my car and noticed for the first time that during 'Raindrops Keep ...
A: I apologize for the delay. I was away from home, and couldn't get to a computer for a few days. ...
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| Brooklyn Blues | 1/27/2007 |
Q: "I've sung love songs to a princess / more than once or twice" To whom is he referring--Diana, ...
A: Brooklyn Blues is one of my favorite songs of all time. In fact, I just listened to it in the car on ...
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| Barry's Appearances | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I am a fan of Barry's since 1979, and I have always liked how he looked. I thought he looked so ...
A: I don't really know what Suzanne had to do with it (unless they share plastic surgeons), but I'm not ...
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| Barry's Day Off and His Mornings | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I don't know if this has been asked before, but what does Barry do on his day off and also what does ...
A: Okay, I'll preface this like I usually do, and sing along if you've heard it before: I don't know ...
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| Barry Shopping Trips | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I always wondered, since Barry does his own grocery shopping, what kind of stuff would he buy? ...
A: Well, a lot of water, to be sure. Barry drinks a great deal of water. He told Martha Stewart last ...
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| barry manilow | 1/20/2007 |
Q: do you know how if possible, to purchase his video singles? such as read em and weep, hey mambo, etc
A: It's not possible at the moment, but Barry did sign a video deal with Rhino Video last year, and ...
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| question | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Do you know if Barry has ever said anything about sometimes two people don't need music to make ...
A: I spent a good deal of time researching the quote, to no avail. It doesn't even show up (attributed ...
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| LYRICS | 12/30/2006 |
Q: LOOKING FOR LYRICS TO HIS NEW YEARS EVE SONG OFF OF HIS BARRY MANILOW LIVE ALBUM FROM 1977
A: Just in time for New Year's: It's Just Another New Year's Eve Lyrics by Marty Panzer, Music by ...
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| Our Little Barry's Album | 12/30/2006 |
Q: likely, anything's possible) that there can be a "Seventies" album coming out in the near future as ...
A: Barry himself said, in an interview with the Courier-Post Online (October 12, 2006): {Interviewer: ...
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| Airplane! | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Last night TV Guide aired an interview with Mr. Manilow, in which he said that he had been ...
A: That sounds like it could have happened. It was right around 1980 that Barry, having been broke for ...
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| Weekend in New England | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I'm really hoping that you can help me with my "Manilow" dilemma. The song "Weekend in New England" ...
A: Weekend in New England is, of course, one of Barry's best known songs. It was written by Randy ...
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| Barry Manilow | 12/26/2006 |
Q: I am searching for a life size cardboard cut out of Barry for a retirement party. I haven't had any ...
A: I really don't know that any lifesize cutouts exist. Most of the people I know would take a poster ...
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| Manilow 'Greatest Songs Of The Seventies' | 12/16/2006 |
Q: When will 'The Greatest Songs Of The Seventies' be released? If it is February '07, shouldn't a ...
A: Actually, I've heard nothing on the Seventies album, other than a vague reference to a February ...
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| Barry Manilow | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I just wanted to know if "Amy" is the very first recording from Featherbed or is there perhaps an ...
A: Yes, "Amy" {Bell 971, promo 45} was backed with a song called "Morning", and was the first of two ...
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| Barry Manilow and Bette Midler | 12/11/2006 |
Q: Could you please tell me everything that is known to exist, audio and / or video wise, from Barry's ...
A: As far as I know, there is only the two albums, The Divine Miss M {Atlantic Records, 1972} and Bette ...
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| Barry Manilow / Callback! | 12/10/2006 |
Q: Are there any suviving episodes around of the television program called "Callback!"? This was the ...
A: No, and I've had a really hard time finding any information on the show at all, other than the ...
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| Who IS that girl? | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I was looking through some photos of Barry on wireimage and he is pictured with a pretty, blond ...
A: /////////Followup: December 26, 2006 (My Birthday!)////// One nice person let me know that the ...
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| 70's album? | 12/4/2006 |
Q: What? Nope, I didn't know there was going to be a seventies album out in February and I've never ...
A: Well, sadly, if a Seventies album is in the works, it's already been recorded -- February is just a ...
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| Barry's record keeping | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering, for someone like Barry Manilow, who employs his own band, what kind of records ...
A: Well, actually, I doubt that Barry himself keeps any records -- that's what Stiletto is for. But, ...
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| In This World | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!! I was just wondering...I was listening to Barry's 'In This ...
A: Actually, I had been able to narrow down my absolute favorites to the Top 20 of All Time. They are, ...
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| Barry's Hit Songs | 12/3/2006 |
Q: John I'm not sure if this has been asked before I apologize if this is a repeat question. Who wrote ...
A: I'm glad you qualified the question with the phrase "hit songs", because that's a much smaller list ...
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| You're Lookin' Hot Tonight - BManilow | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I just read your note about why this single didn't sell in the US. Any chance you know specifically ...
A: You're Lookin' Hot Tonight, long version, was only ever released as a 12" EP back in 1983. It was ...
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| JENNY | 12/1/2006 |
Q: the first being thank you for realizing that Barry Manilow needs to apologize when he has done ...
A: Actually, I don't have anything else to add. Strange as this all may seem, the Macy's parade was ...
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| UK Bonus Tracks | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew how we here in the USA can get a hold of the UK version of "The Greatest ...
A: At the moment, nowhere in the US. It should be another couple of weeks before people start stocking ...
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| Jenny | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have to say, I think she is probably right. Now, I like Barry Manilow, you know I do, but let's ...
A: I've read about the incident, of course, and the people on both newsgroups have chimed in with ...
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| See The Show Again | 11/29/2006 |
Q: "I've been singing these love songs forever Sometimes the words don't make much sense. So I'm living ...
A: I know the printed lyrics say "singing these love songs", but Barry sings "playing these love songs" ...
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| Rewritten It's a Miracle version sung in Atlantic City | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I was at the recent Atlantic City Barry Manilow concert. He opened the show coming on stage in a ...
A: Sorry for the delay: I wasn't at Atlantic City, and I had to find a recording. It seems that Barry ...
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| Barry's Thanksgiving Day Appearance | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I noticed Barry had dark roots under the bleached color hair (I also notice Susanne Sommers is ...
A: As far as I know, that's Barry's hair. It's always been kind of a mixed light brown, but has been ...
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| backup singers | 11/19/2006 |
Q: who are the backup singers with barry on "have yourself a merry little christmas" on the because ...
A: Believe it or not... that's all Barry. Barry just recorded different harmonizing tracks, then copied ...
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| music director | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I was curious as to what happened to Barry's music director Steve Welch? He had been with Barry for ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to answer, but I've been researching your question. I looked at the ...
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| I Haven't Changed the Room | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I your answer you stated that you 'put your hands into his prints in New Jersey'. What did you mean ...
A: In the back exit of Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, there are several celebrity imprints in ...
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| I Haven't Changed The Room | 11/15/2006 |
Q: The only instrument mentioned in the credits is a piano played by Mr. Manilow, but some of the ...
A: I Haven't Changed the Room is one of my Top 20 All Time Favorites, and I've been listening to it ...
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| Letterman & Billboard | 11/14/2006 |
Q: .. Two completely different questions if thats okay! 1) What is the story behind David Letterman ...
A: I've certainly never seen any open hostility between them, but you can tell by watching the shows ...
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| Barry Manilow | 11/13/2006 |
Q: John, Do you know where I can get a copy of the Barry Manilow TV Special - One Voice - shown in May ...
A: Unfortunately, nowhere legal. It has not been released to video yet, but you can find various clips ...
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| copacabana videa | 11/12/2006 |
Q: How long was the first video of Copacabana showed in the 90's. $20.00 is riding on this.
A: I actually didn't know there was a video (I'm assuming you mean MTV style) done in the 1990's. The ...
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| The article...... | 11/12/2006 |
Q: http://www.barrymanilow.de/461818/home.html Also, is it true that Linda Allen is/was married? This ...
A: The Neue Welt is a real German paper, kind of like a USA today magazine you find in your Sunday ...
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| Everybody Loves Somebody | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Some of the background vocals are so high-pitched, the singers sound...well, let's just say it's not ...
A: Yes, this arrangement is almost the same as the popular 1960's song done by Dean Martin (who, like ...
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| GSOTS (my views) | 11/11/2006 |
Q: Here are my views, like you I look at everything from a musical perspective. I've also added letter ...
A: I can appreciate your technical critique, as opposed to my artistic one. It seems we agree that this ...
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| Article? | 11/11/2006 |
Q: and Barry Manilow apparently said that he and "Linda" whoever have "grown together again" because he ...
A: I couldn't find the article to which you are referring, but I have one here from, of all things, The ...
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| TGSOTS | 11/10/2006 |
Q: John May I trouble you for a musical song-by-song review of the new album? I always appreciate your ...
A: Oh, I was waiting for someone to ask for my review! You certainly made my day here: The Greatest ...
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| I Swear | 11/9/2006 |
Q: The QVC release of Greatest Songs Of The Sixties includes a bonus cd. I contains a studio track ...
A: You're right -- the Association recorded "Never My Love" in 1967. I have not heard the bonus disc ...
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| Sales figures | 11/9/2006 |
Q: At first I had tried the Billboard website, but couldn't find the information. That got me ...
A: Well, Billboard, actually. Billboard is the official trade magazine for the recording industry, just ...
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| Greatest Songs of the Sixties | 11/8/2006 |
Q: How were first-week sales? Janet
A: Good! According to Hits Daily Double.com, the album sold 200,913 units in the first week, putting it ...
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| Barry | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering if Barry is the head of a business and what kind of staff works under him. ...
A: Let me start by saying that I don't know Barry Manilow personally, nor am I employed by any of his ...
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| Dressing Rooms | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I just wondered if you have ever seen the inside of Barry's dressing room? If yes, then what kind ...
A: I've seen pictures of the inside of Barry's dressing rooms on tour, and there's some very brief ...
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| Here at The Mayflower "They Dance" | 11/2/2006 |
Q: To which Mayflower is Barry Manilow refereing to in this song and when was it written and recorded?
A: The album "Here at the Mayflower" (Concord Records, 2001), still considered the best Barry Manilow ...
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| Real Quick | 10/31/2006 |
Q: but I'm sure it was great. So glad it was different! Is that live? Because he looked particularly ...
A: Yeah, I think the Colbert thing is done live, or it could be delayed by an hour, to adjust for time ...
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| "Barryness" Back? | 10/31/2006 |
Q: ), someone taped the "Good Morning America" show for me and I watched it and thought he was looking ...
A: I missed the GMA segment (jury duty), but I did see him on the Colbert Report later. It was a great ...
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| Follow-up Barry Manilow question | 10/28/2006 |
Q: In Barry's most recent Atlantic City concert when he does the songs from the Mayflower album he ...
A: Barry does the Mayflower Medley on the DVD of Music & Passion, as well, so I have seen that part of ...
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| Two Barry Manilow questions | 10/27/2006 |
Q: John: 1-Why doesn't Barry simply come out and say The Mayflower apartment where I grew up is ...
A: Probably because it really doesn't exist. "Mayflower" is one of those generic names for hotels and ...
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| Does that mean.......? | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I can't believe Mr. Manilow is singing that as one of the bonus tracks. Aren't you just aching for ...
A: I've made it a point not to listen to any of the advance tracks from the album, so I can hear the ...
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| Lose My Lunch | 10/23/2006 |
Q: the Manilow act drives me up a wall!! Why can't he just be real? Every single question and every ...
A: Yeah, I know -- the "act" does get tiring after a while. A lot of his canned answers and anectdotes ...
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| Various Questions | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Firstly, I hope you saw Barry on QVC Saturday or you might not be able to answer this! What did you ...
A: No, actually, I missed the QVC thing, but just as well -- I'll have all I can take of those songs ...
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| Greatest Songs of the Sixties | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I *knew* that I'd regret pre-ordering the upcoming album from Starz. Just got an E-mail saying that ...
A: No, they haven't been released before. Barry and his people have been doing this multiple release ...
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| Collaborations with other artists | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Hope you're well! I'd be interested to see what you thought of the recent albums Barry has produced ...
A: I really liked them all, and I thought the best of the bunch was the Rosemary Clooney tribute album. ...
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| CLARIFYING | 10/17/2006 |
Q: the ladies were so nice that, when I was late to the show (due to a bus accident), they still waited ...
A: I'm glad everything worked out well with the tickets. To clarify from my side, I'm merely a member ...
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| Preferential Treatment | 10/16/2006 |
Q: ......I just had to ask: do fan club members get preferential treatment? It sure seems that way and ...
A: I take it your experience with the auction went well. I've been in the fan club for 26 years, and I ...
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| Biography | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I¡¦d like to know your opinions about the book by Patricia Butler on Barry which I have read a few ...
A: No, I've never read Ms Butler's book, nor do I wish to. Ms Butler has been on the newsgroup ...
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| Old TV Shows | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I've recently been given the opportunity to watch some of Barry's older TV Shows (1st, 2nd, 3rd). ...
A: Actually, no. Shame, because they sounded great together, and the arrangement was phenomenal! ...
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| I'm Gone | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Okay John -- I'm outta here after this question because it is just too horrifying to look back at ...
A: I have met Barry on several occasions, but always at a public event; a record signing, a book ...
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| Barry's voice/pitch | 10/7/2006 |
Q: You all are so knowledgeable about the various areas of Barry's life but I decided to write you ...
A: I'm guessing no. Barry's a great singer, but I've heard him hit a bum note or two. I've also heard ...
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| What instrument? | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me what instrument Billy Kidd is playing on the DVD of Barry's Greatest Hits tour? He ...
A: Cool, isn't it? It's a keyboard -- specifically, the Roland AX-7. You can take a closer look at it ...
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| Instruments | 10/6/2006 |
Q: According to the liner notes (of the album "If I Should Love Again"), the instruments used in ...
A: Yes, in the modern usage, a Bass is an electric bass guitar (like the upright bass, it has four ...
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| Counterfeit? | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I'd better cool it, but this is really important! On impulse - again! (Honestly, for the most part ...
A: Stay calm: the last Barry concert I went to -- 2002 at Radio City Music Hall -- was with tickets ...
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| Can't Take My Eyes Off You | 10/3/2006 |
Q: After listening to Can't Take My Eyes Off You multiple times, I discovered something. On the third ...
A: I'm still listening to the feed from J Records, and this time I patched the feed to my stereo and ...
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| Can't Take My Eyes Off You | 10/2/2006 |
Q: After listening to Can't Take My Eyes Off You multiple times, I discovered something. On the third ...
A: I listened to the feed from the J Records website twice through, at your request. Try as I may, I ...
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| CONSCIENCE:( | 10/1/2006 |
Q: but I had an opportunity to read some past postings and I read mine and I feel guilty because some ...
A: Jennifer, and welcome back. I don't really think that Barry or any of his people read this, or any ...
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| Manilow Live | 9/27/2006 |
Q: On Manilow Live, who are his backup singers? I see a few of the band male members are singing. But I ...
A: On both the Manilow Live! DVD end credits and the tour program for that year, the vocals are listed ...
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| Barry Manilow Health Issues | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I was courious about the lastest update on Mr. Manilow's Health following his recent hip surgery. ...
A: As far as I know, he's doing fine. He had been tooling around in a wheelchair for a couple of days, ...
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| Copacabana 1985 | 9/25/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are debating the merits of the 1985 made-for-television movie "Copacabana." He ...
A: Actually, the critics were quite kind to it, and TV Guide included it in its list of "The Ten Best ...
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| One more......... | 9/25/2006 |
Q: even I can envision it when he sings it. But, then, I do tend to analyze EVERYTHING to death, maybe ...
A: Actually, for starlight symphony, I envisioned candles and lights everywhere in the house. A very ...
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| Mayflower........again...... | 9/25/2006 |
Q: Glad you understand about the wanting to talk too much, but I don't do it too much because nobody I ...
A: Glad to serve as bouncing wall, Jennifer. "Welcome Home" is on my Top 20 of All Time favorite list, ...
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| Mayflower........ | 9/24/2006 |
Q: but it is so hard to find anyone to talk to about Barry Manilow who "gets it!" Everyone I know (that ...
A: I understand the need to talk endlessly about Barry and such, especially to a fellow fan and someone ...
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| Barry's Accident | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I was reading over the questions other people have asked. And in the question, "Barryness," you ...
A: It was in the news, about two years ago, but Barry bashed his nose. He says he was walking around ...
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| Barryness | 9/22/2006 |
Q: what I really wanted to ask you was your opinion on Barry Manilow's dramatically changed appearance. ...
A: Actually, my shock goes all the way back to his appearance on Ally McBeal. I mean, he looked ...
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| In This World | 9/19/2006 |
Q: "In This World" has an instrumental passage that reminds me of music for ballroom dancing. What ...
A: Yes, that segment is very much a ballroom piece -- it's done with muted trumpets, clarinets, ...
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| General Questions | 9/18/2006 |
Q: Hope you're well! I have a few questions I'd like to ask... 1) You mentioned in an answer regarding ...
A: Hard to say. "Mayflower" is one of those generic names for hotels and apartment complexes that ...
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| General Questions | 9/17/2006 |
Q: Hope you're well! I have a few questions I'd like to ask... 1) You mentioned in an answer regarding ...
A: It's okay -- I wasn't here Sunday, anyway. I was at the Houston Home Show, where I work as an ...
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| Nickles and Dimes | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I heard that Barry sang a song titled "Nickels and Dimes". For some unseen reason I have never heard ...
A: The song was written during Barry's 1980/1981 tour, and introduced to concert audiences in ...
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| Music and Passion Band | 9/17/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me why there are clear plastic panels in front of the horn players? Does it improve the ...
A: The plastic panels are there to keep the horns on the same relative volume as the rest of the band ...
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| Can't Take MY Eyes Off You | 9/7/2006 |
Q: If you go to www.jrecords.com, you can hear 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' from the new album. I don't ...
A: Yes, I was aware of it. I was trying to avoid listening to it, to wait for the entire album to come ...
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| Copacabana | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I've just been watching the documentary based on Copacabana The Musical, and Barry mentioned in an ...
A: Copacabana, the Musical, had one of its tryouts at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City in ...
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| Manilow Live Video | 8/31/2006 |
Q: Sorry to bother you, minutes after answering my last question, which you answered excellently and ...
A: No bother, you caught me on a day I'm home. Michelle says "friends from the BarryNet!" Yes, I agree ...
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| Manilow's prime | 8/31/2006 |
Q: John! I hear people talking about a singer's prime, (when he or she is at their best.) I always ...
A: I think he sounds great now, too. Is he at his peak? Probably not. I think his best concert DVD was ...
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| Wild Places | 8/29/2006 |
Q: "The Complete Collection And Then Some..." contains the unreleased demo "Wild Places" from 1981. It ...
A: An interesting question to ask. According to his book, in December 1980, Barry found out that, ...
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| Greatest Songs Of The Sixties | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I did't much like the songs of the 'sixties when I was *in* the 'sixties. But let's be realistic: ...
A: Chances are, yes, there will be bonus tracks. When they will be released, well, that's Stilleto's ...
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| Shadow Man | 8/27/2006 |
Q: Love the song "Shadow Man" from Here At The Mayflower. I assume that it is sung by the all-seeing ...
A: This is one of those questions where you smack yourself in the forehead and go "oh, yeah!" Even ...
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| Voice | 8/18/2006 |
Q: Lately, Mr. Manilow's speaking voice sounds raspy, as though he were a heavy smoker--although he ...
A: I figure he's been in a lot of pain from his hips, which is why his surgery got moved up to before ...
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| style of music | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I've been listening a lot more than I have in recent years to Barry's style of music. I can't really ...
A: I think, from what you've said, that you're asking me what style of music Barry does. There really ...
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| Instruments | 8/16/2006 |
Q: The liner for Here At The Mayflower lists the musicians. For "Welcome Home" it says: All ...
A: Probably not; it's more likely that Barry provided a guitar line in the song with a MIDI instrument ...
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| CONCERTS | 8/13/2006 |
Q: it was difficult to re-write that message to Laurie because I had time to cool off and I was irate ...
A: I have not yet been to Las Vegas, but I really wish to go. If the DVD is any indication, it would be ...
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| Barry/Bazza | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have read in various interviews from the UK that the British refer to Barry as 'Bazza'. How did ...
A: The British like to come up with nicknames (both kind and not-so-kind) for anyone newsworthy. And, ...
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| RE: HUH? | 8/7/2006 |
Q: That being the case, I accidentally sent it to you! Sorry about that, but could you please forward ...
A: Sorry -- just got done reading your second question. It's been a long day here. Your best bet is to ...
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| Greatest Songs Of The Sixties | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I shared disappointment with Barry's latest album, The Greatest Songs Of The Fifties, and now ...
A: A lot of us in the fan club knew about this album all year -- the announcement that he was going to ...
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| Ships | 8/3/2006 |
Q: The Complete Collection And Then Some... includes "Ships (Live On Broadway)". I have the Live On ...
A: That recording is from the Live on Broadway Video {6 West Video VHS/LaserDisc, 1990}. I actually ...
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| Greatest Hits Of The Baroque Period | 7/28/2006 |
Q: "...Barry's next album (aptly titled the Greatest Songs of the Sixties)" ----------- Oh ...
A: Nope, not kidding. Here's the press release from the May 4, 2006 USA Today: ...................... ...
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| what type of surgery did he have that helped his A Fib. Was it AV node ablation or other. | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I am looking for help other that taking medications that do not work. I am tired, have A Fib every ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I will preface this with the statement that I'm a Barry ...
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| Jingles | 7/25/2006 |
Q: What jingles did Barry write and/or perform?
A: While a complete catalog of Barry's commercials has never been published, we have some clues from ...
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| question about | 7/24/2006 |
Q: Mr. Baldwin, Could "Eolia" be a variant spelling of Aeolia? Several websites on music theory ...
A: Interesting, but probably not. Eolia is a girls name in the Eastern part of the world, and there is ...
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| Very Special Medley | 7/24/2006 |
Q: "Barry Manilow / Live!" contains the Very Special Medley of television jingles. One of the jingles ...
A: Wow, an easy one... The world may never have known what Barry was saying to Debra, but the VSM was ...
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| Childhood | 7/24/2006 |
Q: "I got my first introduction to music when I was very young. My grandfather tried to get me to sing, ...
A: Edna Manilow, Barry's mom, was interviewed for a 20/20 segment back in 1981 or thereabouts. In the ...
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| question about | 7/23/2006 |
Q: Any idea how Barry came up with the name "Eolia" for that song?
A: Uh, no. Strangely enough, nothing much has been written about the song, other than it was released ...
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| Bonus tracks | 7/22/2006 |
Q: Wouldn't you know--the iTunes store has all the songs from Here At The Mayflower *except* the bonus ...
A: Yeah, I'm sorry. I should have looked more closely at the menu on iTunes before I told you about it. ...
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| Bonus tracks | 7/21/2006 |
Q: A number of Mr. Manilow's CDs are being reissued with bonus tracks. For example, the M store had ...
A: Nice to hear from you again, and thank you for the last nomination! The bonus CD for Mayflower was ...
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| First LP | 7/20/2006 |
Q: So great to hear of another Manilow fan. I was wondering if you may know there are plans to ever put ...
A: Sadly, no. Arista Legacy has announced that it will re-release Barry Manilow I with some extra ...
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| General Musical questions | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Did you listen to the very end of the "Live On Broadway" version? Because I swear I hear two more ...
A: No, the last two chords in the live version of Memory are just that -- chord changes. The inverted ...
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| General Musical questions | 7/20/2006 |
Q: "Which Manilow song/songs have the most key changes/modulations?" (Asked by Adam on 2/28.) ...
A: I have a copy of the sheet music that actually has Memory written in Db. You're right -- four keys ...
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| blenhiem concert | 7/19/2006 |
Q: i was wondering if you have any idea how many people were at the concert barry did at blenhiem in ...
A: Interestingly, there were no official figures published on how many people attended the second ...
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| TV Specoals | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I know they have a VHS & DVD of Barry Manilow's 1st Special. I heard he had two more special, which ...
A: He actually had four more specials! There was the Second Barry Manilow Special in 1978 and the Third ...
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| Info about a song | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Is there any way to get a recording of "Let's Take Some Time to Say Goodbye? - Also - Who was the ...
A: Up until this year, I would have told you to haunt the eBay sites and cross your fingers -- the ...
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| Arrangement of | 6/28/2006 |
Q: Two questions really! 1) Is there anywhere I can get a full arrangement of the song Venus? (not ...
A: Arrangements are really hard to come by. As far as I know, they are not sold to the public, and the ...
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| Gonzo medley | 6/17/2006 |
Q: I am a new fan of Mr. Manilow and noticed on some of his CD's mention the Gonzo medley and wondered ...
A: First of all, thanks for writing in. It's nice to be able to answer a Barry question on Barry's ...
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| Barry Sheet Music | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I have also been a longtime Barry fan, as was my mother. I have all his music on LP, CD, Cassette, ...
A: "Life Will Go On" is from the album "Barry" (Arista Records, 1980). It is one of the few albums I ...
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| Musical questions... | 5/24/2006 |
Q: Firstly, does Barry have perfect pitch? He seems to be able to pitch notes accurately, (the recent ...
A: Geez, Adam! Wait till I have some coffee in me before hitting me with all this! Anyway, great to ...
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| Could it be magic | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Greetings Can you tell me if the "single 45" version of that song exists on cd.If so could you tell ...
A: Yes. The song was recently released on "The Essential Barry Manilow" in 2005. It is available for ...
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| MUSIC AND PASSION DVD REGION 2? | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Do you know if the M&P DVD is to have a UK release? I don't have a Region 1 DVD player!
A: Although I have not seen any release information on it, I am certain that a Region 2 DVD is in the ...
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| free download | 5/1/2006 |
Q: where can i find music of manilow , he has been my idol for many years , but i don't have money for ...
A: Since you have access to an internet connection, you're not as bad off as you think. Go to ...
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| Manilow Song | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Do you know the name of the Barry Manilow song that included a medley of all of the great "jingles" ...
A: The track is called "A Very Strange Medley" (aka VSM), and is originally from the first "Live" album ...
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| Music-Piano Sheet Music | 3/12/2006 |
Q: Greetings, Would you know where i can find a copy of the piano music to the tune "One of These Days" ...
A: The only copy I have is in the music book for Barry Manilow I/II {Kamakazee/Big 3 Publishing ...
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| Barry's voice | 3/8/2006 |
Q: Back again! I'd be interested to know how you think Barry's voice has changed over the years. ...
A: Good to hear from you again. I agree that Barry's become a better singer over the years, and the ...
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| TGSOTF | 3/3/2006 |
Q: I'd be interested to see what you think of Barry's latest album, The Greatest Songs Of The Fifties, ...
A: Once again, rolling up my sleeves... I actually share your disappointment in the Greatest Songs of ...
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| General musical questions | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I have a few musical questions for you...! 1. Which Manilow song/songs have the most key ...
A: I have to roll up my sleeves on this one: 1. Both "I Write the Songs" and "Turn the Radio Up" have ...
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| CNN article | 2/27/2006 |
Q: Thought you might like to see another article. ------------ Manilow back on the charts Monday, ...
A: One of the newsgroups I belong to : http://groups.google.com/group/MNGV?lnk=li&hl=en has most of ...
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| Greatest Songs of the Fifties | 2/17/2006 |
Q: How has Mr. Manilow's newest album been received by critics? What is your opinion? ---------- P.S. ...
A: The critics have, for the most part, given polite recognition to the album, and have tread rather ...
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| surgery | 2/5/2006 |
Q: What kind of surgery did Barry have for his arterial fibrillation? My son has the same ...
A: Barry wasn't really specific in interviews, but here is a link on arterial fibrillation. The ...
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| Barry- is he a leftie? | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I have a question. Is Barry left handed or right handed? I always thought he was a leftie, ...
A: No, he's right-handed. I have pictures, videos and personal memory of him signing albums and ...
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| DVD questions | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I just bought the DVD "Greatest Hits & Then Some" -- but the audio and video are slightly out of ...
A: My copy is fine, so I'm guessing you have a defective copy. You may wish to replace it. The Concert ...
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| Marriage | 1/15/2006 |
Q: I just heard that Barry had recently gotten married. I wondered if there was any truth to that. I am ...
A: No, I haven't heard that one. Elton John has recently gotten married, but not Barry Manilow. Barry ...
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| content of one of Barry's songs | 1/14/2006 |
Q: Which Barry song had, as part of the introduction, a version of Chopin's Prelude in C minor? I ...
A: The song is called "Could it Be Magic", and has as interesting a history as the Chopin piece it was ...
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| Barry and Bruce | 1/14/2006 |
Q: I think everyone knows at one time Barry and Bruce S was lovers.. do you believe that? and do you ...
A: My normal preface on this kind of question is this: I don't know Barry Manilow personally, nor am I ...
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| Barry Manilow | 1/4/2006 |
Q: Where and when did Barry Manilow perform in Minneapolis/St. Paul area in the late 1970s or early ...
A: According to records maintained by the BMIFC, Barry made 9 appearances in Minnesota in the 1970's ...
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| Barry's music video | 12/28/2005 |
Q: I seem to remember a video where he was dressed as a clown alot during the video..Do you rememeber ...
A: The video was for the song "Read em and Weep", and was released, with the recording, in mid-November ...
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| Arrangements | 12/28/2005 |
Q: I sing with 3 other middle-age quarteters who have gone well beyond barbershop arrangements. I'd ...
A: Wow! I'd love to hear your work. I sing in a choir, and have always loved barbershop. The only ...
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| KEN/MITZIE WELCH,IT'S A MIRACLE | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I have two questions for you. What exactly is the 'true blue spectacle' in the song 'It's A ...
A: sorry for not getting back sooner, there seems to be some problem with the server here. Other than ...
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| could this be the magic | 12/17/2005 |
Q: what is the name of the chopin tune he plays in the beginning of could this be the magic?
A: The tune is the now-famous Prelude in C Minor (Opus 28, Number 20). There is an excellent version of ...
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| the song 'mandy' | 12/5/2005 |
Q: is the song 'mandy'about a person or is it about his dog? strange question i know! thanks!
A: As you may or may not know, "Mandy" is a remake of a 1971 British single called "Brandy", written ...
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| picture | 12/1/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if there is any pictures on the web of Linda Allen, Barry's ex-girlfriend.
A: Um, no. Well, not many, anyway. Googling "Linda Allen" in the image part of Google is no good, as ...
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| and I hear her playing dave koz! | 11/20/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - "[Here At The Mayflower] is just wonderful, and only 150,000 people know ...
A: Oh, wow! That's a great thing to hear about a wonderful album. I, too, have "recruited" many people ...
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| Music key | 11/16/2005 |
Q: Several songs in Paradise Café ("When October Goes", "Goodbye My Love", "Paradise Café) and Here At ...
A: Barry's jazz albums are indeed sophisticated, but the key of the song has little to do with that ...
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| "and I hear her playing dave koz!" | 11/7/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To "One of the things that always goads me about being a Barry ...
A: Over the years, I've been involved with fans and fan clubs for Star Trek, Wynonna, Dr Demento and, ...
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| "and I hear her playing dave koz!" | 11/4/2005 |
Q: How would you describe "I Hear Her Playing Music" from the "Here At The Mayflower" album? At some ...
A: Actually, it always reminds me of Anita Baker; it's a very soulful song, with a great jazz and R&B ...
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| Where to find song | 11/2/2005 |
Q: John, I just finished watching the DVD that comes with The Complete Collection and Then Some. I ...
A: "Keep Each Other Warm" is the second track on Barry's 1989 album, titled, simply, "Barry Manilow" ...
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| barry's appearance las vegas hilton | 10/30/2005 |
Q: is there ANY way a person can meet Barry in person? my dearest friend, who has been his fan for ...
A: I'll preface this like I always do, by stating that I don't know Barry Manilow personally, nor am I ...
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| Piano Study | 10/19/2005 |
Q: Do you know if there was any certain piano method Barry studied as a kid? Also, what other ...
A: I've actually never heard him mention any particular style, just that he started accordion lessons ...
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| music style | 10/16/2005 |
Q: I keep hearing that there is a Manilow song in which the melody was inspired by a Rocmoninoff piece. ...
A: I had only heard of two classical inspirations for Barry's songs, those being Chopin's Prelude in C ...
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| lyrics | 10/11/2005 |
Q: I'm a Manilow's fan. I've been looking for lyrics of the song "Read'em and weep". Could you help me ...
A: I'd be happy to. Read em and Weep, as you may know, was written by Jim Steinman, the creative force ...
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| Some Bar By The Harbor | 10/11/2005 |
Q: This song perplexes me. It seems like an odd element to the album. Do you have any insights as to ...
A: I appreciate the comments. I, too, am much more interested in Barry's work than his private life. ...
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| Some Bar By The Harbor | 10/11/2005 |
Q: This song perplexes me. It seems like an odd element to the album. Do you have any insights as to ...
A: I'll preface this like I usually do by saying that I don't know Barry Manilow personally, nor any of ...
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| Changing My Tune | 10/9/2005 |
Q: I can't figure out one of the words in "Changing My Tune" from Copacabana (the tv movie): Looks ...
A: The lyrics to the Copa soundtrack have, for some reason, never been published, so your guess is as ...
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| ron walters, jr | 10/7/2005 |
Q: How did Barry Manilow come to choose Ron Walters, Jr. as his musical director after Steve left. I'm ...
A: I've only ever seen one source on how Barry picks the people for his shows. In the British Video ...
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| Barry's Age | 9/23/2005 |
Q: I have read many answers on this site concerning Barry's age. Some say that he was born in 1946, ...
A: I feel the same way about older women, so I know what you mean. Until about two years ago, Barry's ...
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| Copacabana, the tv movie | 9/23/2005 |
Q: We already have the DVD, and I planned to buy the "Copa Soundtrack CD". My husband (who doesn't have ...
A: Most soundtrack albums, Copa included, are simply a collection of the songs used and/or sung in a ...
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| Copacabana, the tv movie | 9/21/2005 |
Q: We recently acquired the Copacabana DVD. I didn't know that Annette O'Toole can sing!--or can she? ...
A: It sure sounds like her, and according to IMDB.com, there's nothing to indicate a substitute singer ...
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| Riders to the Stars | 9/20/2005 |
Q: On the Barry Manilow Live album, during Riders to the Stars, Barry is asking the audience "Do you ...
A: On the back cover of the original Barry Manilow Live {Arista, 1977}, there are two pictures of the ...
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| Españilow | 9/19/2005 |
Q: Would you happen to know the lyrics to "Hasta Hoy (Even Now)"? I've been listening to it at 70% ...
A: The only translation I found was the same source I gave you for "Copacabana", so here's what she ...
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| They Dance! | 9/10/2005 |
Q: Am I bummed out. Today is my birthday (which is not the reason for being bummed) and one of my gifts ...
A: No, not yet, anyway. Hopefully (and how many times have you heard me say this?) a video will be put ...
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| Background music | 9/10/2005 |
Q: About "Copacabana": Was Rick referring to the made-for-television movie from 1985? Or the later ...
A: He was referring to the stage play, which is available for rental from Music Theater International ...
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| Background music | 9/10/2005 |
Q: Is the backtrack an instruments-only version of the soundtrack that was used in the play/movie? ...
A: The backtrack refers to the part of the recording that includes everything but the main vocals. As ...
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| Background music | 9/9/2005 |
Q: John, I am directing Copacabana this summer for a small community theatre. I have in the past been ...
A: I see from the Musical Theater International site that they only have the libretto and score for ...
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| Su nombre es Lola, era corista, etc. | 9/7/2005 |
Q: Followup To "Lucky for you, I was a Russian linguist in the Air Force, stationed in Germany for ...
A: Aw, shucks. I'm probably not the veteran you should be thanking. I served from 1982-1988, during ...
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| Trying to find song title | 9/6/2005 |
Q: I heard a beautiful song in a restaurant and the lyrics went something like "I go crazy, when I look ...
A: The song is called "I Go Crazy", and it was originally sung by Paul Davis in 1978. It was redone by ...
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| Barry song copyright | 9/6/2005 |
Q: Do you know who owns the copyright for Barry Manilow's song "This One's For You"? I assumed it was ...
A: I think Barry still holds the copyright for "Copacabana", the song. Maybe it's the musical that he ...
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| Where to buy Manilow recordings, part deux | 9/3/2005 |
Q: In an earlier response (http://experts.about.com/q/511/3831850.htm) you reported that there is now a ...
A: ////Sorry, the server's been down. I've been trying to get this out for about 3 hours... ///// ...
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| Quality of recordings | 9/3/2005 |
Q: Why is it that nobody seems to have the Blenheim Palace DVD except Starz.com?Does the sound quality ...
A: The simplified answer is that, apparently, Stilleto figured that only fan club members would be ...
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| Su nombre es Lola, era corista, etc. | 9/2/2005 |
Q: You were a linguist? Uh-oh, I embarrassed myself. Let me first admit the obvious: I've never studied ...
A: Like I said, I read the lyrics somewhere, about 20 years ago, but here's what I can remember: Su ...
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| Su nombre es Lola, era corista, etc. | 9/2/2005 |
Q: ¿Dónde puedo encontrar las letras la versión española de la canción "Copacabana (En El Copa)"? ...
A: Lucky for you, I was a Russian linguist in the Air Force, stationed in Germany for two years, and ...
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| Where to buy Manilow recordings | 8/30/2005 |
Q: All other things being equal, you'd buy wherever the total of price+tax+s&h is lowest. Problem is, ...
A: Truth is, it's hard to find any titles in retail stores! It took me three weeks after the movie came ...
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| Music | 8/28/2005 |
Q: Did Barry ever cover the Rupert Holmes' 1970's song, "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)"? Thanks. Ben.
A: Ah, no. "The Pina Colada Song" is Rupert Holmes' own. To my knowledge, it has never been ...
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| New York show | 8/25/2005 |
Q: A neighbor (and former resident of New Jersey) said that Barry Manilow once had a year-long ...
A: Over the last 30 years, Barry has appeared at the Uris Theater (later changed to the Gershwin), 3 ...
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| "and I hear her playing dave koz!" | 8/4/2005 |
Q: "and I hear her playing dave koz! in her room alone at night in her room alone at night" ...
A: Barry's or Dave's? I, personally, like his stuff, and consider him very talented. I don't know ...
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| Maniloe merchandise on eBay | 7/17/2005 |
Q: Greetings. I was having dinner with a friend last night and was informed that there are several ...
A: I'm not a lawyer, but here's what I understand about merchandizing and such... You're right, the ...
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| Concert at Blenheim Palace | 6/18/2005 |
Q: Mr. Manilow implies that his Blenheim concert was something of a watershed in his career. In what ...
A: The Concert at Blenheim Palace, held on August 28, 1983, was indeed a milestone in Barry's career ...
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| Manilow's worth | 5/24/2005 |
Q: Manilow has recorded many albums over the years, and must have amassed quite a fortune. My questions ...
A: I will preface this answer as I usually do: I do not know Barry Manilow personally, nor am I on the ...
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| I'm Still Here | 5/22/2005 |
Q: Barry performed the Sondheim number, I'm Still Here at Blenheim last year but changed the lyrics. Do ...
A: Barry has also performed "I'm Still Here" at his residency gig at the Las Vegas Hilton, but I have ...
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| barry manilow | 5/1/2005 |
Q: did barry manilow sing the original theme song for american bandstand ?
A: Barry sang an American Bandstand theme song, but not the first one. The original theme to American ...
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| Foreign markets, part 2 | 4/24/2005 |
Q: That Brazilian LP was very appealing, but I'm strictly CD these days. My old Bang & Olufsen ...
A: Bang & Olufsen, eh? You've got good taste! I have spent the last two years converting my analog ...
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| Foreign markets, part 2 | 4/21/2005 |
Q: Are all the Manilow LPs issued in other countries now available as CDs?
A: Some, but not all of them. Most of the Arista ones should be (in fact, the only way of getting the ...
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| Foreign markets | 4/20/2005 |
Q: You previously mentioned Manilow recordings that are released only in foreign markets. They are ...
A: Not only is it for real, but it's an excellent album. Portugese, as you may know, is the national ...
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| Quality of recordings | 4/4/2005 |
Q: "some of the imperfections in the VHS and LaserDisc editions have been fixed" Are there still some ...
A: As far as I can tell, they've all been fixed. The most notable imperfection was at the end of "The ...
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| song title | 4/3/2005 |
Q: What is the name of the song that begins with the classical music Prelude in C Minor op 28 no. 20 by ...
A: The song is called "Could it Be Magic", and was first recorded by Barry Manilow in 1971. It was ...
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| Barry's musical, "Harmony" | 3/29/2005 |
Q: I saw BM in concert last year in Dallas and I'm very much looking forward to seeing him in Las Vegas ...
A: "Harmony" is slated to open this Fall in New York. No dates have been set yet, but notices will be ...
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| Songwriters | 3/28/2005 |
Q: How does a songwriter make a living? If Mr. Manilow wants to record the song, does the songwriter ...
A: Nice to hear from you again! Songwriters get royalties, just like authors do. What normally happens ...
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| That beautiful voice | 3/16/2005 |
Q: What was the deal with Sinatra? Did he ruin his voice, or did he just stop trying?
A: As I usually do for such questions, I will preface this with the caveat that I am not a Sinatra ...
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| That beautiful voice | 3/16/2005 |
Q: ...has it changed with age? Mr. Manilow's voice is variable in some of the live recordings, but in ...
A: As with everyone, Barry's voice has changed over the last 30 years. For Barry, however, all the ...
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| Newsgroup | 3/8/2005 |
Q: How do I access the Barry Manilow newsgroup?
A: First, you will need a newsgroup reader. I have used Entourage (available as part of the MS Office ...
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| Words and Music | 3/2/2005 |
Q: I have been writing poems since I can remember and just wonder as to whether these words I have ...
A: Sounds like you're on your way to becoming a lyricist. They're the people who write just the words ...
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| Developing a song | 2/27/2005 |
Q: Which comes first--the tune or the lyrics? "In the early days of Elton John's career, the words ...
A: I have to preface this with a statement that I am not an Elton John expert, and that you may wish to ...
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| Developing a song | 2/20/2005 |
Q: Which comes first--the tune or the lyrics? Janet
A: Depends on whom you ask, and what song is being written. Barry has said that sometimes it's one, ...
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| Barry Manilow | 2/18/2005 |
Q: When was Copa Cabana originally released? What year, please.
A: Copacabana (one word, not two), the single, was released on May 24, 1978, and peaked on the ...
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| Quality of recordings, part 2 | 2/14/2005 |
Q: My husband and I are puzzled by some sounds at the beginning of "Come Monday" (the second track of ...
A: It's not a defect. The sound of a needle on vinyl is a sound effect, inserted into the recording to ...
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| Song | 2/13/2005 |
Q: Did Barry Manilow ever sing the song "My Eyes Adored You"? Thanks, Kara
A: ///////////////Please Note: The Allexperts servers have been down. I've been trying to submit this ...
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| The charts | 2/10/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To "In my own opinion, Barry didn't fare that well from the ...
A: The only reason I can fathom for the popularity of the early MTV was novelty: It was brand new, as ...
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| number of songs written/recorded | 2/4/2005 |
Q: How many songs has Barry written/recorded? How many CDs/albums has he put out?
A: According to the BMIFC, (and you can find the list here: ...
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| Harmony | 2/2/2005 |
Q: A friend and I are trying to find out when and where Barry's new musical "Harmony" will appear. Do ...
A: "Harmony" is slated to open this Fall. There have been many obstacles in getting the show up and ...
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| Restaurant? | 1/29/2005 |
Q: Would you happen to know Barry's favourite restaurant either in the UK or USA? Kind Regards Lydia ...
A: /////////////////////// Update -- Feb 1, 2005 This appeared in yesterday's news, from Barry's ...
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| music and videos | 1/29/2005 |
Q: Is Barry going to have any cds or music videos out soon? If si when?
A: 2004 was an unusually prolific year for Barry, as far as commercial output. In the Spring, he ...
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| The charts | 1/22/2005 |
Q: Mr. Baldwin. In an (offline) posting you wrote, "'You're Lookin' Hot Tonight'...was never released ...
A: Welcome back, Janet. Radio and records have changed a lot since Barry's early days in the 70's. ...
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| Sweetwater Jones | 1/22/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you know what Barry says to someone after the first verse of "Sweetwater Jones" ...
A: No bother at all; that's what we're here for. Sorry it took so long to get back to you; I had to ...
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| Volume | 1/16/2005 |
Q: I remember being at a Fleetwood Mac concert held in the Oakland Coliseum. Their music was loud ...
A: The hardest part about engineering the sound for modern concerts, as you found out in Oakland, is ...
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| Alternate versions | 1/16/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Answer: "Putting out two seemingly different discs is not ...
A: You make an extremely good point about the marketing of the Ultimate Manilow album, but the albums ...
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| Files in "Scores" cd | 1/15/2005 |
Q: I just bought the "Scores" cd--and it behaves differently than other music discs. When I pop it into ...
A: You should be able to play the music on your computer, also. The web address was a separate piece of ...
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| Volume | 1/11/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Answer - "These folks on stage have to be heard, clearly, ...
A: Janet, here is the first of two resends... --JB Another factor I thought of after writing the last ...
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| Alternate versions | 1/11/2005 |
Q: The U.S. and Australian versions of "Ultimate Manilow" are so different, I wonder why they are sold ...
A: This is the second of two resends... --JB Putting out two seemingly different discs is not that ...
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| Volume | 1/5/2005 |
Q: Is there a good reason for VERY LOUD CONCERTS? (Pardon the shouting.) We attended Mr. Manilow's ...
A: A live concert is a unique experience. You've got the people on stage, which may number anywhere ...
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| Quality of recordings | 1/3/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Answer - I think you're confusing the term "reissue" with ...
A: The physical master tape (these days, that means a Digital Audio Tape (DAT)) is usually the property ...
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| The Meaning | 12/31/2004 |
Q: I don't know if you'll be able to answer my question, but could you tell me the true meaning behind ...
A: Bruce Johnston, of the Beach Boys, says he wrote the song to try to explain where music comes from ...
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| The arrangement | 12/20/2004 |
Q: I use software to slow down music so I can identify the individual notes, then play them on the ...
A: Wow -- another good question. I see from my liner notes on "Even Now" that Somewhere in the Night ...
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| Quality of recordings | 12/20/2004 |
Q: Does the sound quality of Manilow's CDs vary according to which company is issuing it? There are ...
A: The only instance I've ever experienced a profound difference in sound quality was the video ...
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| barry manilow | 11/26/2004 |
Q: date of birth of barry manilow
A: Depends on whom you ask. According to his own book, "Sweet Life -- Adventures on the Way to ...
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| Bell records | 11/15/2004 |
Q: Great to find another guy who appreciates Manilow's class and talent. Could you tell me if manilow ...
A: Being a male Barry fan is a rarity indeed! If you're asking about Bell Records, then I assume you ...
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| SONG AT BLENHEIM | 11/14/2004 |
Q: ...! Your answer was first-rate last time, so I thought I'd ask you another question or two! There ...
A: I really appreciate the comment! The first song was called "I'm Here", and it was done especially ...
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| songwriting | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I am a singer songwriter in the Uk, and being a fan of Barry Manilow, feel I write in the same style ...
A: If I understand the question correctly, you wish to know how to get your music published and ...
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| Volumes II through VI | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I managed to get my hands on the video, "Barry Manilow Performances Vol. I" and it mentions there ...
A: You can't. Unfortunately, Vols II through VI were never produced, which is truly odd, I'll admit, ...
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| 2 questions | 10/29/2004 |
Q: saw his concert last night in ft.lauderdale was great 1.what is his age? 2.when did he sing mandy
A: 1. Depends on whom you ask. According to his own book, "Sweet Life -- Adventures on the Way to ...
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| Where to purchase VHS for Europe | 10/25/2004 |
Q: My mother in England has flipped over Barry Manilow. I cannot seem to find too much on VHS through ...
A: Actually, they do. The merchandizing site for Barry is: www.starz.bz/barrymanilow. If you go ...
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| BARRY MANILOW | 10/21/2004 |
Q: WHAT CD IS THE SONG SOME SWEET DAY ON I HAVE BEEN LOOKING TO BUY IT
A: The album in question is called, simply, "Manilow". It was released in 1985 on the RCA label, when ...
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| posters | 10/20/2004 |
Q: My aunt is a huge Manilow fan!(She has seen his show 3 times the past several months!) She will be ...
A: I've been collecting Barry stuff for the last 30 years, and know quite a few people who do the same. ...
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| How old is Barry? | 10/9/2004 |
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A: Depends on whom you ask. According to his own book, "Sweet Life -- Adventures on the Way to ...
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| Personal photo with Barry | 10/8/2004 |
Q: I had the extraordinary experience of having a personal photo with Barry before a show in Cleveland ...
A: I've never had an impromtu moment with Barry, but I have been to quite a few record signings, book ...
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| Next Video, Live ALbum | 10/8/2004 |
Q: Because this is probably Barry's last tour, Do you have any info. on possible compilation of tour ...
A: Nothing has been in the news, but anything's possible. I would guess, if one or the other is done, ...
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| short song about old friends | 10/2/2004 |
Q: Barry has just been on BBC TV in England and near the end he sang a short but lovely song about old ...
A: According to the set list forwarded to me, Barry sang a song called "Old Friends", from the 1982 ...
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| music | 10/1/2004 |
Q: I heard that he composed Copabana in 12 minutes is that true
A: Yep. According to the liner notes of Barry's Box set {The Complete Collection, and Then Some...., ...
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| Barry Manilow Albums | 9/29/2004 |
Q: I HOPE YOU CAN HELP. I AM LOOKING FOR A BARRY MANILOW ALBUM BUT I AM NOT SURE WHAT IT IS CALLED OR ...
A: The album you're searching for is called, simply, "Manilow". It was released in 1985 on the RCA ...
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| Barry Manilow | 9/8/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Where does Barry Manilow primarily reside? Does he have multiple ...
A: Please note that I don't know Barry Manilow personally, nor am I a member of his management or ...
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| concert | 9/8/2004 |
Q: forth coming UK dates
A: At the moment, the current concert tour is confined to the United States. However, it's rare that a ...
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| direcciòn | 8/28/2004 |
Q: hola, quisiera saber donde una direcciòn electronica donde pueda escribirle a barry
A: I don't speak Spanish, but have a diverse background in languages. My guess is that you wish to know ...
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| Barry's age | 8/26/2004 |
Q: How old is the one and only Barry!? Thank you, Beth
A: Depends on whom you ask. His birthdate is officially given as June 17, 1946, making him 58 years old ...
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| retiring | 8/20/2004 |
Q: whats the latest on barry retiring or is he just testing the water to see how he feels after his ...
A: Your guess is as good as mine. No official word has come down as to why the tour is being called ...
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| Barry Manilow "I write the songs" | 8/17/2004 |
Q: Who did Barry Manilow dedicate the song"I write the songs" to?
A: If I interpret your question correctly, you're asking about the original inspiration for the song. ...
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| current tour | 8/4/2004 |
Q: he is coming to pittsburgh in early october,is going to sing his new songs or his old songs or both? ...
A: These days, he tends to do both his old songs and his newer ones. For an idea of what's going to be ...
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| cancellation of concert | 7/28/2004 |
Q: Do you know why Atlanta concert was cancelled? Will it be rescheduled? Thank you Joel
A: This is a question that's best directed to Barry's management, Stilleto Entertainment. I'm not part ...
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| background | 7/1/2004 |
Q: 1 what year was he born? 2 which year did he have his first hit? 3 before he became a musician did ...
A: 1. Depends on whom you ask. According to his own book, "Sweet Life -- Adventures on the Way to ...
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| Barry's Contact Email | 6/30/2004 |
Q: I have been a fan of Barry's for many years. I have just recently seen him here in New Zealand on ...
A: I'm sorry, but I don't have a direct email address for Barry Manilow. Or, for that matter, an ...
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| looking for cd | 6/26/2004 |
Q: Years ago had casette with "One Song" "Read em and Weap" and ended with "Put A Quarter In The ...
A: The only album with "Put a Quarter in the Jukebox" on it is Greatest Hits, Vol II {Arista Records, ...
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| Copacabana Movie | 6/8/2004 |
Q: Who is the actress that played "Lola" in the subj 1980 (?) Copacabana movie, what other shows/movies ...
A: In the 1985 TV movie "Copacabana", Lola was played by Annette O'Toole. If you think she looks ...
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| Barry Manilow | 6/1/2004 |
Q: Has Barry Manilow ever been married and does he have any children?
A: According to his own story "Sweet Life -- Adventures on the Way to Paradise" {McGraw Hill, 1987}, ...
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| Mandy meaning | 5/30/2004 |
Q: Is the song about his dog?
A: As you may or may not know, "Mandy" is a remake of a 1971 British single called "Brandy", written ...
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| Contact info... | 5/7/2004 |
Q: 5/6/04 I know this must be every fan's question. But, I'd like to know how to get a photo and ...
A: I hate to do this to you, but all I can give you is "Official Channels". The only way we civilians ...
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| Wedding Song | 4/25/2004 |
Q: I have been a Barry fan for 25 plus years. My children and granddaughter also love his music. My son ...
A: You probably can't go wrong with "I Am Your Child" from Barry's first album (Barry Manilow I, 1973). ...
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| Morris Albert song "Feelings" | 4/22/2004 |
Q: My friend is having a "dispute" with an acquaintance about whether or not Barry Manilow ever sang ...
A: You're right. The quintessential gut-wrenchingling overwrought pop song of the 1970s was -- thank ...
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| ????? | 4/21/2004 |
Q: Do You know where I can download the song Mandy by Barry Manilow?
A: "Mandy" is available on almost every legitimate download site right now (Napster, iTunes Store and ...
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| Manilow TV jingles | 4/20/2004 |
Q: What TV jingles were written by Barry. I believe I read that the Band-Aid brand jingle "I am stuck ...
A: As Barry himself said on the Ellen DeGeneres show today, he wrote the Band Aids song ("I am stuck on ...
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| lyrics | 4/7/2004 |
Q: I'm looking for lyrics for a song from the new cd -the live 2 disc set-song "forever and a day". ...
A: Yes, it's a fantastic CD, and a great live album. "Forever and a Day" was first sung by Barry in ...
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| I Go Crazy | 4/1/2004 |
Q: I work for a radio station in Celina,Ohio and we have a CD with a copy of the song I Go Crazy sung ...
A: The original song, in 1977, was sung by Paul Davis. Barry remade it in his 1996 Arista album "Summer ...
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| Barry Manilow Before Barry Manilow | 3/27/2004 |
Q: Did Barry ever use to go by another name?
A: According to his own biography, "Sweet Life, Adventures on the Way to Paradise" (McGraw-Hill, 1987), ...
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| looking for a specific album | 3/26/2004 |
Q: i've been looking for a specific album, he released in 1984. cover: yellow strip on left side ...
A: The album in question is called, simply, "Manilow". It was released in 1985 on the RCA label, when ...
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| Lyrics | 3/22/2004 |
Q: Baldwin, Can you send me the lyrics to : 1. Cobacobana 2. Mandy I will be very grateful.
A: Both the lyrics for "Mandy" and "Copacabana" can be found in the liner notes of the "Ultimate ...
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| songwriting | 3/2/2004 |
Q: did barry manilow write the lyrics for the song Mandy ?
A: No. The song was written by a man named Scott English (and originally entitled "Brandy") in 1971. ...
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| Barry's health | 2/23/2004 |
Q: Baldwin, I recently heard about our favorite music man having a heart attach. I was heart broken. ...
A: Barry Manilow was admitted to the hospital several weeks ago with heart fibrillations, caused by ...
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| Barry Manilows "Mandy" | 2/15/2004 |
Q: Is there a story behind the song "Mandy"? Why was it written, is there a real Person behind the ...
A: As you may or may not know, "Mandy" is a remake of a 1971 British single called "Brandy", written ...
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