Barry Manilow – Born in 1943, Mandy

Let’s talk about the Glorious Barry Manilow and his hold on the music industry. Hits like “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Can’t Smile Without You” stay fresh in the minds of his fans. And if there’s one thing he also can’t smile without, it’s the chance to record songs in the studio.

Manilow rose to fame during the ’60s. It would be fine if he only enjoyed success for his work alone, but he’s gone as far as producing Grammy-nominated albums for stars like Sarah Vaughan, Dionne Warwick, and Nancy Wilson. Manilow’s record sales also put him up there with other world best-selling artists.