Ok you are going to laugh at me but....BARRY MANILOW!! LOL!!

[LindaC781]

I have to admit it, I am a closet fan. Have loved his music from way back...including this little ditty:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdZ7SCYyMQo

"I Made It Through The Rain"
sung by Barry Manilow

We dreamers have our ways
Of facing rainy days
And somehow we survive
We keep the feelings warm
Protect them from the storm
Until our time arrives
Then one day the sun appears
And we come shining through those lonely years

I made it through the rain
I kept my world protected
I made it through the rain
I kept my point of view
I made it through the rain

And found myself respected
By the others who
Got rained on too
And made it through
When friends are hard to find
And life seems so unkind
Sometimes you feel so afraid
Just aim beyond the clouds
And rise above the crowds
And start your own parade
'Cause when I chased my fears away
That's when I knew that I could finally say

I made it through the rain
I kept my world protected
I made it through the rain
I kept my point of view
I made it through the rain

And found myself respected
By the others who
Got rained on too
And made it through

I made it through the rain
I kept my world protected
I made it through the rain
I kept my point of view
I made it through the rain

And found myself respected
By the others who
Got rained on too
And made it through
And made it through
I made it through

[cinderella]

Why laughing?
I love Barry Manillow
and "Copacabana" or "Love Is In The Air" are classics

[LindaC781]

Why laughing?
I love Barry Manillow
and "Copacabana" or "Love Is In The Air" are classics

I dunno..somehow Barry Manilow doesn't seem to fit on MJ boards...but I love him too!! Especially "Weekend in New England" and "Copacabana"...I also think it would be AWESOME if somehow Barry and MJ could do something together...as crazy as that sounds..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R23o_...eature=related

[eighthnoterojo]

I think he's a fine pop singer and songwriter. He also produces and arranges.

My only criticism of his music is that many of his songs feature the same effect; modulation up a tone. But it's still good.

He's written many solid songs.

[cinderella]

I dunno..somehow Barry Manilow doesn't seem to fit on MJ boards...

it's not true imo... good music is always good music

[cinderella]

I think he's a fine pop singer and songwriter. He also produces and arranges.

My only criticism of his music is that many of his songs feature the same effect; modulation up a tone. But it's still good.

He's written many solid songs.

agree with this

[Datsymay]

I'm Barry Manilow fan. he loves MJ too. He serinade Mj at an awrds show once.

[Catherine..]

Janet Jackson used to have a crush on him, she said she would kiss the screen whenever he would come on.

[MJsBollywoodGirl7]

I am not really a fan of his but I do love a few of his songs. I am like totally in love with his song Copacabana. I think that is his best song that he has ever done.

[Poefiend]

aint nothing wrong with the Barry

[mo_rizwan]

Is he the guy that sang a tribute to MJ at the 1984 American Music Awards?

[Datsymay]

Is he the guy that sang a tribute to MJ at the 1984 American Music Awards?

Yes. I was trying to find it on youtube, he sang Ben to Michael

[arXter]

My only criticism of his music is that many of his songs feature the same effect; modulation up a tone. But it's still good.

true and our Mike is no stranger to this either the bloke loves his key changes (Stranger In Moscow, Earth Song, Heal The World, Cry, Speechless, HIStory, MITM, RWY.. i'm sure there are more!)

but that's pop.

having said that, i think Stranger In Moscow has the smartest modulation i've heard in a pop tune.

[wendy2004]

I adore me some Barry Manilow! You are not alone. But I'm not a closet fan. I like telling ppl I'm a big fan becuz it's generally what they least expect from me, for some reason. Anyhoo, this reminds me to add some of his stuff to my youtube favorites. Thanks to all for the links.

[LindaC781]

I adore me some Barry Manilow! You are not alone. But I'm not a closet fan. I like telling ppl I'm a big fan becuz it's generally what they least expect from me, for some reason. Anyhoo, this reminds me to add some of his stuff to my youtube favorites. Thanks to all for the links.

Ok- I've come out of the closet!! And BOY is IT LIBERATING!! LOVE YOU BARRY!! LOL!