Barry Manilow — Night 3: Before Mandy, Manilow Was a Good Neighbor
Before the theatrical ballads and the sold-out stages, Barry Manilow was shaping melodies in thirty-second bursts. He wrote commercials, theme tunes, and tight little hooks that had to land fast. It’s where he learned pacing, emotional timing, and how to make a melody feel inevitable. Tonight we look at the early craft — the bright edges, the swing rhythms, and the songwriter who knew exactly how to make something memorable.
Bandstand Boogie (Barry Manilow II, 1974):
It’s a Miracle (Barry Manilow II, 1974):
Daybreak (This One’s for You, 1976):
Jump Shout Boogie (This One’s for You, 1976):
One Voice (One Voice, 1979):
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