Barry Manilow, now a Broadway composer with "Harmony"
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Over his long career Barry Manilow has earned fifty Top-40 hits, along with a Grammy, a Tony and two Emmys. Today, at 80, he is about to debut his Broadway musical, "Harmony," the true story of a pre-World War II singing group in Germany whose fame was obliterated by the Nazis. Correspondent David Pogue talks with Manilow about his pop career, and his long interest in musical theater.
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I've worked as a concert stagehand, sound engineer and lighting tech for over 25 years. I've worked for just about everyone from Metallica to Celine Dion. No one was more professional and understood his role in all of it more than Manilow. He showed up on time, started the show on time, gave the audience everything they wanted, ended on time and was out the door so we could do our work for the next show. Not a fan of the music itself, but I have the utmost respect for him as a performer.
That's fantastic insight!
He comes across as someone who has his “act” together. Bravo Barry. I am not a fan of his music either but respect his work ethic.
@@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 His music was sensational and defined an entire era! To each his/her own though.
@@Person-mh6xq I agree-my mother loved his songs
Thank you so much for expression your respect for Barry Manilow as a great professional as he is.
He deserves our empathy, respect and love.
I feel very grateful to you. ❤
He’s long over for a Kennedy center honors next year. He wrote sophisticated songs that made people cry, think and feel. Plus he produced for classic artists like Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Sarah Vaughn, etc.
And Dionne Warwick…
So agree!!!
Dionne Warwick is getting a KCH this Year...😅
He actually didn’t write a lot of his most famous hits…..including “I Write The Songs”….that’s Barry’s dirty little secret.
No secret. And he certainly has nothing to be ashamed of. Some people just can’t stand other people achieving success.
I was a little punk when my Mom would play his album over and over. Now I will have Copacabana playing in my head the next few days. 😂 Seriously, what a legend.
If you knew me in High School 1976-77 Barry Manilow was my crush. I even sent him an invitation to my High School graduation 1977...Way to go Barry Manilow...You've made so many people happy...
I’ve been a fan since high school. And I still am at 70!
Barry always seems so grateful for his wonderful career!
Despite the disdain of so many people, I always liked him. Extraordinary musician. In the mid-1970s, I caught a ride home with a college buddy - the AM radio station played Mandy so many times, by the time I got home, I knew the melody, lyrics, and all the harmonies and key changes! Unlike so many others from that era, he survived and he’s still here. Bravo.
My mother was a 'Fanilow'. She loved him. I took her to see him at Radio City one year for a 'Greatest Hits' show. I knew his music but wasn't much of a "fan" - until I took her. It was hit after hit. He was charming, self-effacing and his band was top notch. Now at 53, there's a sprinkling of his hits on my ApplePlay and while my Mom has since left us, part of what keeps me connected to her are the 6-7 songs sprinkled on my own personal jukebox. And the reality is this: he's a genius for what he did. These songs will last forever.
My 19 year old son even knows can't smile without you. So give me a break about the latest generation not being affected by this man
This piece gave me chills. God bless Barry Manilow!
Adorable then, adorable 😍 now 🥰 love 💗 Barry Manilow!
Over 30 years ago my KISS, Metallica, AC/DC loving fiancé (now husband) stood in line to buy tickets to one of Manilow's shows as my birthday present since I had been a fan for years. He came with me, but had no real desire or interest in seeing Manilow, based on all that he heard from critics and such (besides not being "his" type of music). When the show ended he turned to me and said "Wow! I actually enjoyed that. Now I know why so many like him. He is a natural born showman." That's his appeal- so glad Manilow didn't stay just behind the scenes.
I learned years ago about his commercial jingles, and it still shocks me that he wrote those, and how long these companies have been using them.
As always, CBS Sunday Morning does it right. Wonderful career retrospective. Manilow is a legend as stated. It’s a crime that someone who has played such an outstanding role in American music has not been recognized by the Kennedy Center. Here’s to hoping that honor comes soon.
AGREED!
YES!!
I agree but I don’t want to hear anyone butchering his songs. LOL
A friend of mine Jon Emmanuel was in COPACOBANA and Barry came to see the tour in Manchester and was unhappy with the orchestration so he personally paid massive overtime to the orchestra and spent several hours fixing it by ear! He said it was a masterclass in musicianship.
My word. He's been apart of my whole life. Mandy would be my favorite. Used to make me cry as a child. So much emotion in that song. Love you Barry Manilow ❤️
I liked One Voice. 😃
My parents took our family to my first concert in Boston as a teen in the 1970s - Barry Manilow. I heard Mandy and I was hooked for 40+ years. Saw him in MD a few years back and he still put on an amazing show in his 70s.
I don’t think there is a person who can’t say Mandy didn’t resonate with them in some way.
In the early 80’s, I had just arrived to the United States. I got my driver’s license on Friday and had to drive 25 miles away in the highway for the first time. His music calmed my nerves for the 2 years of driving in terrifying traffics in Dallas. I’m in my 60’s now and every time I hear his songs, I’d always have a big smile. What a joy to see he is still being creative.
I have loved Barry for more than 45 years. He's amazing 🎉
Always humble...Love his talent/music...Blessings!!!
What an enormous talent!
Barry Manilow.... Thank you, Thank You, Thank You for writing songs that are pleasing to the ear, my heart feels so much joy when I hear or even think of Barry Manilow 💯💯💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖💖💖👍👍👍💥💥💥💝💝💝🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❣️❣️❣️
I grew up on Manilow music, from his TV jingles, to the theme of American Bandstand to dancing to his tunes in my local disco.
Barry was my first concert waaaay back in the day! Will always love him
Me too! The Robin Hood Dell West, now the Mann Music Center in West Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Summer of ‘77. I was just a little girl, and fell madly in love with Barry♥️
I’ll never forget it. It was the start of a lifelong love of his music…Weekend in New England is my absolute favorite song😊
Mine too!! He played at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, where Elvis’ last concert venue was. Such a great performer!! I’ll never forget that night!
@@teresak1177 🥰
@@Nan-1017Same here!
@@Nan-1017 That’s the concert I went to, got 2nd row seats! I was also 8 months pregnant but sang and danced and cried… it was the Best!❤❤❤
Love Barry!
He's one of my favorites.
There are a few rare performers whose professionalism and good taste and good sense match their huge artistic talents. Barry Manilow is one of these very few. I've always enjoyed his songs, marveled at his broad and rich contributions to pop culture and entertainment, and hope i get to see his new show. Congratulations, Mr Manilow. My hat is off to you 👏🎩🎶🎹🏆
70s/80s kid here...I had every Barry Manilow record, and played them on my little, blue record player, while wearing my Barry Manilow t-shirt 😂 To this day, many years later, I still love him, and his music, just as much as I loved Duran Duran and all the rest from that time period. Thank you for sharing more of his story!
For me, Music has always been Barry Manilow.
Love David Pogue segments! Was so thrilled to hear Harmony finally made it to Broadway. I saw one of the first incarnations at La Jolla Playhouse over 25 years ago, starring a younger Danny Burstein, the late, great Rebecca Luker, and Patrick Wilson. I saw the off-off-Broadway production at the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene more recently, and it brought back so many memories (with many changes over the decades). Where You Go, Stars in the Night, and Every Single Day are standout songs from the show.
Wonderful! 💚
Just love him ❤️
I grew up listening to his hits..he was the romantic singer you put on the record player when the boyfriend visited❤
I grew up listening to Barry Manilow's music. His voice touches me and makes me want to dance. I know he will succeed on Broadway.
Always loved Barry. Still listen to those "old songs" with joy and nostalgia
One of the first albums that I owned, way back when I was 12 years old in 1978, was 'Barry Manilow Live'.
Wonderful interview. And it is so refreshing that he is still in awe "that this skinny guy from Brooklyn" could have this career. Thanks.
Live Barry Manilow since the 70s.
As a Fanilow, this was bliss! Great interview. ❤
Yeah! 🎉
Exactly!
And we love you Barry through the years,nicest men ever, his music make our souls sing !
I have been HUGE fan since 1974 and this may be the BEST interview with, and about him EVER. Perfect blending of vintage and current clips. Well done! Luv ya, Barry!!!
I’ve always loved Barry Manilow. Always have and always will. ❤️
THANK GOD... FINALLY... a BROADWAY MUSICAL FILLED WITH GREAT TUNES... I've been waiting for YEARS! BLESS YOU... dear, wonderful BARRY Manilow!!!
What a story. This guy just worked like a laborer and apprenticed his way to the top. Love his spirit💪
I saw him three times back in the late 70s. What a phenomenal performer. He delivered a fun, energetic show that people stood up dancing and singing along. Great memories!!!
Separate bathrooms! I appreciate Barry's professionalism and craftsmanship more each year, as those two words disappear from pop music. I will purchase Harmony tickets soon.
This 70 y/o born in NYKr, is a "fanilow" for life! He is an American Music Icon - He deserves a Kennedy award and throw in an Oscar for good measure! He still has the best hair!
Thanks to Clive we met Barry!
Thanks Barry for giving us joy to our lives!
I realize now I've been listening to his music for 50 years; from the simple message of "One of These Days" in 1973, to the devastatingly direct, but simple "Where You Go", which he rearranged and performed himself on an album of songs from "Harmony", which is finally on Broadway (never mind the earlier jingles, or VSM). The songs have helped me through the most difficult times, and helped celebrate the few good ones. Good thing he found his way out from behind the piano.
♥️He is such a talented entertainer! I have loved him since Mandy debut♥️♥️♥️♥️
I am a dyed in the wool Barry Manilow fan!! LOVE his music!! Thanks for posting this latest interview...much appreciated!
May God bless Barry Manilow! He gave us the most incredible music!!!!💕🙏🏻
I was lucky to see Mr. Manilow in concert. ❤❤❤❤❤
Barry Manilow is to music what the Crane pose is to Karate Kid. Known world wide
🥲I write the songs that make the whole world sings.
I have seen Barry in concert several times and I just love him! ❤️
There's not many singers that can sing someone else's song, and make it sound like it's his song. he's one of a kind!
Being a fan from the begining.I am so proud that this has happened for Barry.I will not beable to see it.But I wish him the best.
Undoubtedly a legend. I LOVE HIS MUSIC.❤😊❤
FANILOW since album #1 which I still have….. I’m 63. And 💕 Julie Benko
I absolutely loved HARMONY on Broadway. Totally worth the ticket price.
I'm happy to know about the history of "Harmony," and good to see this interview with Barry, whose music was such a presence in my younger days!...Most artists dream and envision themselves having a career this big, so to hear that Barry never thought of it, is really unusual!!
As a dorky Jewish teenager, I had the biggest crush on Barry Manilow. His posters were on my wall, I had his albums (including his greatest hits that I won for free from a radio station). He just made me feel good.
I liked him & his music, back in the day(70's)👍, was told one time'"" if you ever go to VEGAS,, don't miss a chance to see a Barry Manilow preformance,"",, , I've never been, but would ❤ to be able too!!!👏-- Thanks for sharing this🤗
He's in good company. ABBA is beloved by the fans, but the critics described them as sounding like Muzak
Mr. Manilow… YOU SIR have amazed us with your talent, your incredible musical skills, your ongoing ability to capture emotional and musical excellence that gave us such purity, such talent, and such happiness and solace. 🙏 THANK YOU
I wish I could see the musical…alas I am in South Carolina…Good luck, Barry!
Have loved this man for decades. Barry's voice is very unique. His interaction with his audiences is fabulous. He should have TEN Grammy!
Barry....I just found this one. It is good and I love it. You do such great interviews. He seems to be very grateful for all his awards. Love you Barry.................Betsy Basile
I'm in tears ! Thank you.😪
I am very much looking forward to seeing this.
I’m still in Love with Barry Manilow! He and his music got me through so many emotions in the 70’s and 80’s ! I can’t even tell you how many concerts I went to then butI remember being 8 months pregnant standing in line for Hours in Philadelphia and got 2nd row seats! my husband and I Still listen and sing along to them today especially on long car rides. Would Love to see his play on Broadway! ❤❤❤
Nice to see humility he has, grateful and thankful 🤷🏼♀️
I love Barry Manilow and his music ❤️🇧🇷
Loooooking good Barry. Of course you are successful in composing. And we are so blessed. Thank you do much . 💥💛💥
I just love all of his interviews. I hope that some day I would love to interview him!
Been a fan since I was 13. Love him
Wonderful guy. His: Could It Be Magic
Tremendous song!
He had / has afib. Me too. Im 70. Ablation seems to have fixed!
I would love to see him perform live❤ His live album is still one of my FAVORITE albums ❤️
You are the best! 👏👏👏👏 We love you Barry ❤❤❤😇
My favorite musician and performer. Always!❤
I always liked his music. I was just a kid when I heard Can’t Smile Without You, and I fell in love.
Sing Many his songs? Try All!! I saw him in concert in his heyday in Providence RI. My husband knew how much of a big fan I was (and still am) and took me there for my birthday. Every Christmas when he had a new album out my kids knew what to get me for Christmas. Manilow is so versatile he can do any genre. I would love to see this show but I no longer live close to NY.
He is an star. I love all his music. ⭐❤️👏👏🌹🌹
I can't stop listening so amaizing songs 💎⭐🎵👏👏🌹🌹
Love him. Amazing performer.
“Were you poor?” Why does the interviewer ask him that with such astonishment? What a pointless question.
That was a tacky question
My favorite Barry Manilow song is You Oughta Be Home With Me from his This One's for You album. It's a song that never got alot of publicity or fame and didn't even become a number one hit, but I love it.
Barry Manilow canta e encanta! Love this ❤️🇧🇷
Dam. Manilow is 80?!
Good for him! Good for us! For us … meaning the whole world! And more important than EVER!
Barry Manilow iconic legend❤❤❤
He still My favorite
Seems like a lovely person👏🏻
He is a wonderful artist.
I grew up on his music 🎼
Thank You!!
He reminds me of what someone once said about Neil Diamond. That there were stories of people being dragged, kicking and screaming, to a Neil concert, and by the time it was over, ended up falling in love with him. I'm proud to say I didn't have to be dragged to see Barry when he played at the MGM Grand in Vegas in 2015, and it was a concert for the ages. I still have my ticket stub.
Wish I could have been there.
He is amazing and i dont about the haters because believe me they all sing to his songs. Whether they realize it or not. Its barry Manilow the sing to🎉
i love Barry
Great report🥰
So happy to see Julie Benko in this show. She is wonderful!