Skip to content
Over 20,000 records In Stock - $10 Flat rate shipping - FREE shipping over $150
Over 20,000 records In Stock - $10 Flat rate shipping - FREE shipping over $150

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, musician, and producer best known for a string of pop hit singles, including “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Copacabana,” and “I Write the Songs.” Manilow began his musical career in New York City as a commercial jingle writer, and then moved on to become a successful recording artist.

Manilow's standout albums include his 1974 self-titled debut, 1975's "Barry Manilow II," and 1977's "Even Now." His 1976 greatest hits album, "Greatest Hits," remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling over 25 million copies. Manilow's singles, such as "Mandy," "Weekend in New England," and "Could It Be Magic," have all been certified Platinum.

Some of Manilow's most iconic songs include "Mandy," "Copacabana," and "Can't Smile Without You." He also wrote the soundtrack to the 1979 film, "The Flamingo Kid," which featured his Grammy-nominated single, "Ready to Take a Chance Again."

An interesting fact about Barry Manilow is that he has sold over 80 million albums worldwide, making him one of the most successful adult contemporary singers of all time. He was also the first artist to have his first five singles reach the top of the Billboard charts.