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[raymanuva]

Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943[1] in Brooklyn, New York) is an American singer and songwriter best known for his hit recordings "I Write The Songs", "Mandy" and "Copacabana (At The Copa)". He has sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equalled only by Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis. He has achieved a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums and became the number one Adult Contemporary artist.

In 1987, while promoting his autobiography Manilow said in a telephone interview: "I live in laid-back L.A., but in my heart, I'm an energetic New Yorker and that's what has always come out of my music. I've always been surprised when the critics said I made wimpy, little ballads".[2] Manilow is often treated by his critics like a Rodney Dangerfield of music who "gets no respect". In 1985, Manilow explained his success to The New York Times: "I think a good love song will never go out of style. And that's why some radio stations somewhere will always play one of my cuts, even though they may be sick of what I do. I think the people who have to worry are the trendy people, but I've never been trendy. I've always tried to write songs that will outlive me. As much as I hate elevator music, when I hear my own stuff coming out of those tinny speakers, I know that I've accomplished something a lot of people haven't, because that means my music is a part of the firmament of America. And that's what I've always wanted to accomplish."[3]

He makes reoccurring appearances on the popular FOX variety prize show American Idol where he helps the remaining finalists polish their performances.

[raymanuva]

he is a JEW - 100%

[Gigi]

but who sang the song " I can`t take my eyes off of you " in greek !!!!!!!!!

[Eliko]

I think the geezer's name was Kazantzidis. he was a great Greek singer.

[Snad]

he is a JEW - 100%

And that makes a difference why?????

[THE HIGHLANDER]

he is a JEW - 100%

And that makes a difference why?????

Well that gives him an excuse for..............being ugly and having a big hooter !!!

[raymanuva]

thanks HIGHLANDER.... exactly.

[Brent2403]

but who sang the song " I can`t take my eyes off of you " in greek !!!!!!!!!

In English it was sung by Andy Williams

[Snad]

he is a JEW - 100%

And that makes a difference why?????

Well that gives him an excuse for..............being ugly and having a big hooter !!!

You sound like a racist and he is not ugly, ask most women in there 40's if he is a sexy man and they will say definitely!!!!!

He doesnt have to be the most handsome man on earth when he earns more than most people in a hour!!!

[Svetlana]

He is Amercian, why raise his cultural background?

Lana