Barry Manilow visits The Morning Show with Mark & Kristin! Barry Manilow tells Mark & Kristin about his six-week Manilow on Broadway experience, his upcoming shows at The Greek Theatre (June 14-15-16), his new musical ("Harmony" at the Ahmanson Theatre in March/April 2014), and more!
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow returns with a second series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters. Sitting at the piano in his Palm Springs home, Barry illustrates the development of the popular song, from the traditional partnership of lyric and melody writing, through to studio-derived tracking designed to sell on the radio and jukebox. Over ten programmes, Barry covers some 70 years of song writing, beginning with the father of the popular song, Jerome Kern (the man who took us from three quarter time to four beats in the bar). This is a fascinating insider's look at the songwriters art, told through the lives and work of some of its greatest exponents.
Ross King Interview with Barry on Daybreak (ITV 1) Ross King spoke with Barry in Palm Springs about his new BBC Radio 2 series They Write The Songs. The interview is scheduled to be shown on DAYBREAK ITV 1 on Thursday 10th January 2013.
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow returns with a second series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters. Sitting at the piano in his Palm Springs home, Barry looks at the work of another giant of the Great American Songbook. Barry traces the development of the songwriter's art through legend Cole Porter. He was a wealthy, well-travelled playboy, who triumphed over tragedy and wrote sophisticated, witty, wonderful music and lyrics - Cole Porter.
Barry to Star on NBC Special: Barry has been scheduled to star in an ice skating special on NBC in January! Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice brings romance to the ice rink. Olympic, world and national medalists, led by Nancy Kerrigan, Elvis Stojko and Ben Agosto skate to hits performed live by Barry Manilow. The show will take place on January 11, 2013 at ShoWare Center in Kent, WA, near Seattle. NBC will air the show to a national audience on January 27, 2013.
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow returns with a second series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters. Sitting at the piano in his Palm Springs home, Barry looks at the life and work of a man who wrote over 800 songs, which appeared in 300 films. He was Oscar-nominated eleven times; and had 42 top ten hits and 21 number ones - yet few know his name - Harry Warren.
Barry taped the The Katie Couric Show January 15th in New York. It will air on Wednesday, January 23!
Barry Manilow: His Music & Passion - An intimate look at Barry Manilow’s life through songs and the incredible stories behind them.
Barry Manilow is still proving music and passion are always in fashion 40 years into his blockbuster career. Now, Barry is returning to where it all began, his hometown of New York City, with his new play, "Manilow on Broadway." "I’m a New York guy and Broadway was where I started." - Barry
Before becoming one of the most successful artists of all-time, Barry Manilow was just a ordinary kid growing up in Brooklyn. What was life like for him as a little boy and when did he discover he had an extraordinary talent? "Music was coming out of my ears." - Barry
In 1973, Barry Manilow put out his first album. But to his dismay, it didn’t do well. Then, he teamed up with Clive Davis in 1974 and shot up to the top of the charts – a place he has remained for three decades. "I never thought, 'Oh my God I am a big star.'" -Barry
Not only has Barry Manilow’s music been a gift to us all, he has also been incredibly generous, changing the lives of thousands of children through the Manilow Music Project, which supports arts education across the country. "They’re actually shutting down music and arts classes, which is just killing me." - Barry
Barry Manilow has so many hits under his belt, it’s hard to count. When he’s not singing, writing or recording his own music, who is he listening to on his iPod? "I’m crazy about Lady Gaga, I think she’s the real deal." - Barry
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow returns with a second series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters. This week's show celebrates two extraordinary songwriters, one amazing team. Two business men who went on to write some of the greatest songs in the American Songbook, who they did it without giving up their day jobs as an attorney and publicist - Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz.
Barry to Star on NBC Special: Barry has been scheduled to star in an ice skating special on NBC in January! Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice brings romance to the ice rink. Olympic, world and national medalists, led by Nancy Kerrigan, Elvis Stojko and Ben Agosto skate to hits performed live by Barry Manilow. The show was taped on January 11, 2013 at ShoWare Center in Kent, WA, near Seattle. NBC will air the show to a national audience on January 27, 2013.
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow returns with a second series celebrating the lives and work of the great songwriters. This week he looks at the life and work of a musical colossus. A man who wrote an unimaginable number of hit songs over a 40 year period with numerous composers and did it without any formal musical training - Johnny Mercer. The music includes That Old Black Magic, I Remember You, Goody Goody, Too Marvellous For Words, Skylark and Moon River.
Jordan Roth, Jujamcyn Theaters President and MORNING JOE’s entertainment expert, takes viewers backstage on opening night! Check it out during the 7 AM hour on MSNBC. The program airs from 6 AM – 9 AM ET. Check your local listings. On the show Thursday: President of Jujamcyn Theaters Jordan Roth joins Morning Joe to discuss "Manilow on Broadway," a limited engagement at Manhattan's St. James Theatre where the pop singer returns to the Broadway stage for the first time in 20 years.
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow continues his celebration of songwriting greats. This week it's the turn of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, two legendary writers of musical theatre whose work includes Camelot, Brigadoon and My Fair Lady. The featured music includes With A Little Bit of Luck, I Could Have Danced All Night, Get Me To the Church on Time, The Rain in Spain, Almost Like Being In Love and How To Handle A Woman.
Barry Manilow is back on Broadway for the first time in more than two decades. He is hosting a limited run at the St. James Theatre. The legendary entertainer was last on Broadway in 1989. He is on Friday's Good Day New York to talk about the show and perform from some of his classic hits. Manilow on Broadway has been extended through March 2 due to popular demand. For more information on the show and ticket information go to: manilowonbroadway.com.
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow continues his celebration of songwriting greats. This week Barry looks at the work and life of Frank Sinatra's favorite lyricist, Sammy Cahn!
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow continues his celebration of songwriting greats. Two of the greatest British songwriters are the subject of Barry's series 'They Write the Songs' this week. Two men from opposite sides of the tracks, one a working class boy; the other a university graduate who came together to write some revolutionary musical theatre, hit songs and film soundtracks - Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse.
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow continues his celebration of songwriting greats. Barry Manilow marks the transition from the writers of the classic Great American Songbook to those of a new post Beatles era with this week's song writing partnership. New, complex musical arrangements with changing rhythms and crafted lyrics to match are the hallmarks of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Music includes Anyone Who Had A Heart, Broken Hearted Melody, Magic Moments, Make It Easy on Yourself, Close To You, Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head, The Look of Love, What the World Needs Now Is Love.
How To Do Everything Episode 97 features special guest Barry Manilow telling us how to write a catchy jingle. Barry talks about "how to write a catchy melody in 15 seconds" along with some of the jingles he wrote or at least had something to do with (State Farm, Band-Aids, Tropicana, Stridex, American Airlines, Bank of America, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Bathroom Bowl Blues.
They Write The Songs, Series 2: International superstar Barry Manilow continues his celebration of songwriting greats. This week Barry wraps up They Write The Songs Series 2 with the dominance of the Motown sound and songwriters Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland! The writing team who formed the Motown sound, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland are considered to be one of the greatest in pop music. Not only did they produce countless hit records for the likes of The Supremes and The Marvelettes, but their work also marks the emergence of 'the track' as being the dominant influence in songwriting and record production - even over lyric or melody writing. In this, the last of the series, Barry Manilow celebrates their contribution and reflects on the development of songwriting over eighty years.
