Barry Manilow - Mandy (Guilty Pleasure #3) *DayOne Reacts*

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  • @dvsreed
    @dvsreed 3 роки тому +60

    "Could it be Magic" live on the Midnight Special is a spectacular performance from Barry Manilow

    • @lilpoohbear653
      @lilpoohbear653 3 роки тому

      agreed:)

    • @Leadeshipcoach
      @Leadeshipcoach 2 роки тому

      Yep!👍

    • @Leadeshipcoach
      @Leadeshipcoach 2 роки тому

      His Barry Manilow Live 1977 album is also great! Has almost all of his hits at the time on it. I owned the 8track as a teenager ( tells you how long ago that was🤣).
      I played it until it broke.
      You can find the entire album here on youtube 😊

    • @marieaug9322
      @marieaug9322 2 роки тому

      Yes! Yes! Then the version he had Donna Summer do... he even does her version in some concerts.. its faster but just as pretty.

    • @oppothumbs1
      @oppothumbs1 Рік тому

      I am so relieved you mentioned a good one and didn't mention Copacabana. Another one that's powerful is Looks Like We've Made it.

  • @hthuseby
    @hthuseby 3 роки тому +30

    Manilow was my guilty pleasure in high school. LOL Weekend in New England was my Fav:) I played violin so I loved his use of Classical music for his base structure of his music.

    • @iluvmusicals21
      @iluvmusicals21 3 роки тому

      Yes! Weekend in New England, I swear I saw a TV Special with Barry and Valerie Bertinelli performing a version, now I can't find it, and think the dreamt the whole thing!

    • @gregras2577
      @gregras2577 2 роки тому

      Studio musician is an awesome song too. Any of his, my mom loved his music. She has dimentia now 😪

    • @brettogata4410
      @brettogata4410 2 роки тому

      Me 2, never let my friends know I was a fan

  • @davidphillips4476
    @davidphillips4476 3 роки тому +21

    Dude was magical at the time 51 top 40 hits including 13 #1's and 2 Grammys as well as Songwriters Hall of Fame, and America's Pop Music hall of Fame. Sold 85 million records. Barry was a force and this was his 1st big hit. Too cool young lady!!

    • @bitrudder3792
      @bitrudder3792 3 роки тому

      And still an amazing performer when I saw him live just a few years ago!

    • @davidphillips4476
      @davidphillips4476 2 роки тому

      @@Parkertannerz ya I think the 1 got dropped in there typing to fasst

  • @Cookies_crumbs
    @Cookies_crumbs 3 роки тому +30

    One of the best crooners EVER, with a very deep rabbit hole to explore. You should try “Looks Like We Made It,” “Ready to Take a Chance Again” or “Somewhere in the Night.”

  • @stephanieo2509
    @stephanieo2509 3 роки тому +10

    Weekend in New England and Can't Smile Without You are my favorites.

  • @patrickjacobson2261
    @patrickjacobson2261 2 роки тому +10

    Growing up in the 70's was a gift. This man was a giant !!

  • @stephenlutz3907
    @stephenlutz3907 3 роки тому +41

    Hello Angela: People are rarely indifferent about Barry Manilow; they either love him or hate him. He was one of the most prolific musicians of his era though and definitely left his mark on pop music, for sure. I just noticed in the video how high he sits in relation to the piano keyboard. Never noticed that before. I enjoyed this song theme series of yours. It resulted in some interesting comments, background facts, and more than a few rediscoveries. Thank you for all the effort you put into it!👍👍❤❤

    • @pureheaven8647
      @pureheaven8647 3 роки тому +2

      Yes I enjoyed this song series too, really entertaining and so much fun 🤩

    • @groofoot
      @groofoot 2 роки тому

      Manilow was 6' 2'' in his prime .... and has always complained about his long arms and legs ..... kind of a fun fact .... * I believe the video in this clip was at the Grammys in February of 1976 ....

    • @martinpascoe7678
      @martinpascoe7678 Рік тому

      dont care about those who hate him with utmost respect to you, here in Australia he is a superstar, his songs are incredible xoxo i can tell you love him x

    • @StevenCarinci
      @StevenCarinci 11 місяців тому

      No one hates Barry. Everybody loves him. Only people in Hell hate the Barry.

  • @Dancingpastmidnight
    @Dancingpastmidnight 2 роки тому +10

    Another amazing singer/songwriter. I can still remember first hearing his first hit "Could It Be Magic" on the radio!

  • @AlamoDame7
    @AlamoDame7 3 роки тому +21

    He was a real hit-maker in the 70's and 80's-- for himself and some big names like Dionne Warwick (Whitney's auntie). Listen to "Looks Like We Made it" "Copa Cabana (At The Copa") and "I Write the Songs."Also, he wrote some songs for movies ! He also wrote some jungles for famous product commercials.

  • @RobPresq1717
    @RobPresq1717 Рік тому +1

    You have such wonderful reactions and you're such a wonderful person Angela. I've been watching a lot of your reactions lately and subscribed today. Barry Manilow's songs have been a guilty pleasure of mine as well.
    This song in particular makes me look back at my younger days and how easily and thoughtlessly I'd break up with someone for the most idiotic reasons. Granted, I was one the receiving end of these breakups as well, but I can only reflect on my own actions and I knew some really nice, sweet girls/women and never really gave them a chance. Songs like "Mandy" make me wonder what could have been and it makes me sad to know I'll never be able to find out.

  • @JackPerp
    @JackPerp 3 роки тому +3

    Im glad you found Barry. Weekend in New England is good too

  • @rickfiltz5211
    @rickfiltz5211 3 роки тому +20

    Barry has sooo many great songs. U should do more from him.

  • @CharlesPhillips-no3sz
    @CharlesPhillips-no3sz Місяць тому

    Barry Manilow...........such an amazing musician, so many hit songs over many years. This man should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hopefully he will be inducted ..........one of the most prolific singer/song writers of all time. Try this Manilow classics, Even Now, Somewhere in the Night, Read 'em and Weep, The Old songs, Could it be Magic, When I Wanted You, One Voice, It's a Miracle, I Write the Songs, This One's for You, Looks Like We Made It, Can't Smile without You...............and so many others. !!!

  • @frankrizzo4460
    @frankrizzo4460 3 роки тому +7

    Wow I remember when I was a little kid back in the 70s he was a huge performer. This really brings back memories for me miss those days so much 🤔

  • @1SECRETBILLY
    @1SECRETBILLY 3 роки тому +10

    He was smooooth and mellow for a lots of years

  • @veeseee128
    @veeseee128 Рік тому +1

    This song is so relaxing and soothing. I love easy listening music.

  • @raychapa4257
    @raychapa4257 Рік тому +1

    The original name of the song was “ Oh Brandy “ by Scott English. Clive Davis suggested Barry record the cover song . With permission he recorded it as “ Mandy “ . Barry Manilow is one of the GOAT’s.

  • @rickgibson4641
    @rickgibson4641 3 роки тому +27

    Here’s an interesting fact for you. This record along with many other of Barry’s records was produced by Ron Dante. Who’s that you ask? Well he’s the one singing sugar sugar in the archies song you just listened to.

    • @tomlemery8490
      @tomlemery8490 2 роки тому

      @ Rick Gibson - Ron Dante also sang on a song called "Tracy." I also think he sang on "Leader of the Laundramat."

    • @marieaug9322
      @marieaug9322 2 роки тому

      Ill add that he wrote the jingle " plop plop fizz fizz oh what a relief it is"

  • @veeseee128
    @veeseee128 9 місяців тому

    I remember hearing this song on the radio when I was a kid in the 70s on a dark and rainy night, I loved it.

  • @jeffmorris6105
    @jeffmorris6105 3 роки тому +1

    omg your smile lights up the room when you listen

  • @kwesting4
    @kwesting4 2 роки тому +1

    Barry Manilow was one of my first crushes. That voice still gives me chills. So many songs that not only did he write and perform, he wrote many many songs for other artists and for commercials. You should react to "I made it through the rain" "Weekend in New England" and "I write the songs"

  • @PilloryClinton
    @PilloryClinton 2 роки тому

    This is the type of Pop i grew up on. I'm a classic rock guy but i love all the music from my gen. Music was music.

  • @yrankin1
    @yrankin1 3 роки тому

    Aaahhhh sweetness. I saw Barry in concert when I was a young girl. He was so good and I am a sucker for the piano.

  • @tiffanytosh1569
    @tiffanytosh1569 2 роки тому

    Barry Manilow’s career spans decades. Beginning in the 70’s through today, he is still performing.

  • @iluvmusicals21
    @iluvmusicals21 3 роки тому +3

    Weekend in New England is probably my favorite Manilow song.

  • @endoraismygma
    @endoraismygma 3 роки тому +1

    He wrote and performed such beautiful music. My favorite is Time In New England where I grew up with his music. He also wrote several well known Jingles for TV commercials.

    • @jmrx12
      @jmrx12 3 роки тому

      The song was titled "Weekend In New England".

  • @paulsullivan1650
    @paulsullivan1650 2 роки тому +2

    Love Barry Manilow.
    Some folks don't know that he started his career writing for TV commercials like: "I'm stuck on Band-Aid, cause Band-Aid's stuck on me!" and "You deserve a break today, so get up and get away, to McDonalds!" also "And like a good neighbor, State Farm is there!" Among others. He never believed his voice was good enough to break into pop music. As for this song "Mandy?" It was origionally written by someone else, and waa called "Brandy"

  • @johnharding7650
    @johnharding7650 2 роки тому +1

    It's so refreshing to watch someone who actually gets the lyrics and really understands and analyzes.

  • @brucesantacory1390
    @brucesantacory1390 2 роки тому

    in my High School Days Barry Manilow was huge, he did a lot of sad songs and Fun ones, 2 you should listen to are (Sad) When October Goes, and Fun VSM (live)

  • @sheayankee
    @sheayankee 3 роки тому +2

    Angela, I am glad that you reacted to Barry Manilow. There are at least two dozen hit songs, like Mandy, that you should react to and enjoy. :)

  • @paulobrien9572
    @paulobrien9572 3 роки тому +4

    Truly a guilty pleasure this song came out when I was in highschool and if you admitted that you liked Barry you really risked getting the shit kicked out of you

  • @williammuntzer7374
    @williammuntzer7374 3 роки тому +2

    Great reaction. You may enjoy "Weekend In New England". Also, love the new "Do".

  • @carolynnewcomb2153
    @carolynnewcomb2153 3 роки тому +4

    You’d love all Barry’s hits! He has a ton just like the Carpenters. Saw him in Vegas a couple years ago and he still sounds amazing!

  • @jakesmith1942
    @jakesmith1942 3 роки тому

    Beautiful reaction
    Thank you for this

  • @oldmanghost219
    @oldmanghost219 3 роки тому +5

    The Great Barry Manilow. There are others "Copa Cabana" & "I Write the Songs" Just to name two.

  • @goonerbeau
    @goonerbeau 2 роки тому +6

    Mandy began life as Brandy, a single by its co-author Scott English and Manilow turned it into something more expansive: amping up the vocal drama, layering on the orchestra, choir and crashing drums until its finale sounded like a homage to Phil Spector.
    Bazza's breakthrough hit - it emphatically demonstrated his path ahead lay as a balladeer supremo.

    • @yodservant
      @yodservant Рік тому

      Is Scott English related to England Dan by any any chance?

    • @johnmiddleton4879
      @johnmiddleton4879 5 місяців тому

      Also Brandy was recorded by Bunny Walter's as a cover of original by Scott English. Apparently Manilow heard Bunny Walter's and recorded Mandy. Check out Bunny Walter's really awesome

  • @mattdawg83686
    @mattdawg83686 10 місяців тому

    I’m still a fan of Barry Manilow, and have been since I was a kid.

  • @robharding4028
    @robharding4028 2 роки тому +1

    I knew this lady would fall in love with this song, like many before her,

    • @robharding4028
      @robharding4028 Рік тому

      Your taking your time young lady ! what seems to be the problem ?.

  • @chrisostneberg1817
    @chrisostneberg1817 Рік тому

    Just a great song. The way he holds back near the end is a great vocal delivery.

  • @FRANK-pp9qd
    @FRANK-pp9qd 3 роки тому

    Barry got his start singing jinggles in commercials. Listen to Time In New England, great song of his.

  • @janicepowell2188
    @janicepowell2188 Рік тому

    I like Barry manIlow and this song it's really it's been forever since I have heard this song

  • @newyorkmyndd9801
    @newyorkmyndd9801 3 роки тому

    Saw him 4 times at the Universal back in the day. Always did a New Years show. He is the reason i started playing piano in High School and still do. I probably play something of his daily. Arranged for Bette Midler before this shot him to stardom. Wonderful musician and pianist. Thanks for posting.

  • @mikerobertson4041
    @mikerobertson4041 3 роки тому

    Incredible musician and songwriter... and a pretty good singer, as well.
    I read somewhere that he had planned to title this song BRANDY, but Looking Glass already had a song by that name so he changed it to MANDY. Don't know if that's true, but I did read it somewhere.

  • @tetsuoishiki4677
    @tetsuoishiki4677 Рік тому +2

    Barry and Billy Joel are both New Yorkers who are both great singer/songwriters that are also awesome pianists.

  • @michaelasay8587
    @michaelasay8587 3 роки тому

    Beautiful song..met him in Palm Springs when I lived there. He invited me to his party...and I was so mad I couldn't go because I had a hangover and couldn't go. I even went and got some Vicodin but still couldn't make it...lol.

  • @maverick2242
    @maverick2242 2 роки тому

    It was never cool in school to like Barry Manilow back then in my era and I was early primary school years, but I always liked his music, he connected and wrote some great songs that could reach out, but this song reminds me of a girl named Mandy Becker, I had a huge crush on her because she reminded me of the lead female in a movie called the Magnificent gunfighter, which my mom took me to see during school hours, my mom loved westerns, great movie btw,cowaboys hawt girls and samurai swords what could a kid want more, understand we were years behind the US so this would be mid to late 70s I’m still very low single digits maybe 6.
    I’ll never forget her, she sent me away, just like the song but in reverse. I asked her out on her way back to school from her lunch break she lived just up the road from our primary school and would go home every lunch time, took me weeks to work up the courage to ask her out, she was so hawt, easily the best looking girl in school, we were both pretty popular in out class’s back then too, still she sent me away. Songs always reminds me of her. Great reaction, one thing I do get from you is you have a great ear and great taste regardless of the era.

  • @raffaojeda
    @raffaojeda 2 роки тому +2

    someone was peeling onions while listening to this song.

  • @robertphelps1574
    @robertphelps1574 3 роки тому +2

    The original version was called Brandy by Scott English

    • @mocrg
      @mocrg 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/wF0g48yY4mg/v-deo.html

  • @lawwdogg1digr
    @lawwdogg1digr 2 роки тому

    Beautiful lyrics and wonderful voice.

  • @chab1rd155
    @chab1rd155 3 роки тому +2

    LOVE Barry!! 💖💖

  • @kimmarievan-ever6599
    @kimmarievan-ever6599 2 роки тому

    Always loves Barry even when it wasn't 'cool' saw him in concert..he was bloody amazing..try weekend in new England..somewhere in the night the great could it be magic..obviously the famous.Copacabana

  • @MC-pd4sr
    @MC-pd4sr 2 роки тому

    Barry Manilow is awesome. This is a generic song of his - it brought him to fame in the '70s. But he is exceptionally talented - some of his songs are phenomenal! I like the songs that aren't super popular. He's my favorite singer of all time!

  • @louieflash7190
    @louieflash7190 Рік тому +1

    The love we are all seeking in life. Don't send your Mandy away.

  • @teresabunting6364
    @teresabunting6364 3 роки тому

    Love all his songs my favorite is Weekend in New England.

  • @robertwalker1803
    @robertwalker1803 3 роки тому

    Legend…period.Voice and piano outstanding.50 years now.One that really gets to me had to do with a relation he had called” Two Ships that pass in the Night.”

  • @elcajon6313
    @elcajon6313 Рік тому +2

    More Bary Manilow please ❤❤❤

  • @annewoodard6803
    @annewoodard6803 3 роки тому

    I owned every Manilow album I could get my hands on. 😁❤️

  • @1dognight166
    @1dognight166 3 роки тому +1

    That ' Live' album was awesome ! Stayed at the top of the charts for a long time.

  • @terrys8690
    @terrys8690 3 роки тому

    You know, he was extraordinarily talented. Our 7/8 grade Choir Instructor was his twin, voice and piano playing, it was weird. He cool…, Mr Jones.
    “I write the songs that make the whole world song , I wrote the songs i’d love and special things…., I wrote the songs”. My favorite, at least Mr Jones’. lol

  • @JAGreen-lj9zi
    @JAGreen-lj9zi 2 роки тому +1

    I feel the same way about Mandy that you do it was a nice sweet song but I'm going to tell you you have to listen to could it be magic it is four five times emotional soul searching essentials lyrics and music you ever heard it is so beautiful you have to listen to it it's called could it be magic by Barry manilow and I am sure some of his fans on your site are trying to get you to listen to it they know what they're talking about that song is awesome 😲👌

  • @rachelhudson8362
    @rachelhudson8362 3 роки тому

    I love Barry so glad he came. I love his simplicity

  • @danastearns7939
    @danastearns7939 2 роки тому

    some others not included in previous comments: I write the songs, Tryin to get the feeling, Copacabana. But I think his best song was Could it be magic. Started out writing jingles for tv ads/commercials. An underrated songwriter/singer.

  • @outabeat
    @outabeat 3 місяці тому

    Makes anyone want to have a Brandy listening to that hit.

  • @dalem8332
    @dalem8332 3 роки тому +1

    Barry's first huge hit. Went to #1. ♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @terriwallismeeks9166
    @terriwallismeeks9166 3 роки тому +1

    Takes me back to junior high…. Oh Mandy 🎶

  • @doobernow
    @doobernow 3 роки тому +3

    I write the songs!! A classic of his!

  • @simonphoenix3018
    @simonphoenix3018 2 роки тому +1

    Fine voice. Ready to Take a Chance Again, Made it Though the rain are well worth a listen. Only those lacking confidence limit themselves to one genre and concern themselves with what others think.

  • @budinich7
    @budinich7 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love Barry

  • @dons2318
    @dons2318 4 дні тому

    Now that we are close to the Holidays give Manilows Christmas album (because it's Christmas) a listen. Standards are played albeit a different spin on them and with new songs you might have never heard of.

  • @gregwood4388
    @gregwood4388 2 місяці тому

    What a career. I just noticed how high up he sat to play piano.

  • @robertrein5744
    @robertrein5744 3 роки тому

    You liked his piano playing? Fun Factoid about Barry & Bette Midler.. Midler made a name for herself in the early 1970s singing high-energy concerts downtown with Barry Manilow as her pianist

  • @razorback9926
    @razorback9926 8 місяців тому

    Barry is a legend, now that he’s 80 people everywhere are openly proclaiming to be Fanilows. He didn’t get into Juilliard by accident, he is a stud on piano. Not to mention the king of soft rock and an all-time great songwriter.

  • @GS-xt8fu
    @GS-xt8fu Рік тому +1

    Ok….have to admit. The man was a singing, songwriting machine.

  • @joekickass7521
    @joekickass7521 3 роки тому

    another Manilow song that’s great is - Can’t Smile Without You 💙

  • @davidcopson5800
    @davidcopson5800 2 роки тому

    That's one high piano stool Barry's got there.

  • @annewoodard6803
    @annewoodard6803 3 роки тому

    Mandy made Manilow a star. Before that he was a jingle writer - “I am stuck on a bandaid and bandaids stuck on me” and “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there”. Then came Mandy and I Write the Songs and the rest is history. 😁❤️

  • @stevekaufmann4088
    @stevekaufmann4088 3 місяці тому

    This song flash's me back to Germany, stationed there in the Army, dancing with a girl in a bar....

  • @davids2096
    @davids2096 3 роки тому +1

    Barry's seating position in front of the piano was pretty unique as well! It was in between sitting and standing, and I don't know the story behind that, but I'm sure someone else will let you know! Later!

    • @melodymcdonald2140
      @melodymcdonald2140 3 роки тому +2

      Barry explained that in an interview one time… he said that it was mainly so he could be seen better behind the piano, but that he also liked that it helped him to “dig in” when he plays.

  • @davewhitlow2984
    @davewhitlow2984 3 роки тому

    Such a HUGE hit

  • @benpotaka5893
    @benpotaka5893 Рік тому

    Nobody of that era could touch Linda, she was beyond 🖤

  • @martinpascoe7678
    @martinpascoe7678 Рік тому

    Mandy is one of the most beautiful songs of all time

  • @liquidationkingla5706
    @liquidationkingla5706 3 роки тому

    #DayOneReacts ... Fun Facts... Barry Manilow was the Pianist for a famous singer name Bet (Bette) Midler; with her encouragement he was able to get a record deal and one of his first songs went #1 and stayed on the Charts forever; it might still be on there... LOL The song, "I write the Songs"
    This song was so popular that preachers called it of the Devil and would say it was a description of Satan.... I remember as a kid hearing these sermons and thinking how could they determine it was the devil? But back then in a conservative church music was a source of attack....

  • @stephenbiggins9114
    @stephenbiggins9114 10 місяців тому

    Big hit in the 70's!

  • @davidhapka5410
    @davidhapka5410 3 роки тому +1

    Nothing wrong with some Barry Manilow 😎

  • @jerrybell1766
    @jerrybell1766 11 місяців тому

    He wrote many commercial jingles that you may recognize!

  • @DanielAnderson-mb6jn
    @DanielAnderson-mb6jn 2 роки тому

    This was my jam when I was 5.

  • @penguinsfan9192
    @penguinsfan9192 2 роки тому

    Love this song.

  • @return2sender852
    @return2sender852 2 роки тому

    This song was originally called Brandy and it was up tempo lol MANILOW slowed it down and they changed the name because there had just been another hit song called Brandy. This song launched his career and he's into his 6th decade and pushing 80 years old but still has an amazing voice

  • @bradkoski
    @bradkoski 3 роки тому +2

    Checkout “looks like we made it”

  • @matthawkins8880
    @matthawkins8880 3 роки тому +2

    This is not a guilty pleasure. This is a wonderful song.

  • @richardjacobs7632
    @richardjacobs7632 10 місяців тому

    Great artist!

  • @chemguy8056
    @chemguy8056 3 роки тому

    That was great!!

  • @gregras2577
    @gregras2577 2 роки тому

    Love ur emotion. Listened to this other reaction EMPRESS. She irritated me. You're a gem. Do weekend in new England, studio musician, looks like we made it

  • @JorgeGomez-gk2oc
    @JorgeGomez-gk2oc 2 роки тому

    I would recommend Barry's "Twenty Four Hours A Day". Also a great one!

  • @michaelscott653
    @michaelscott653 2 роки тому +1

    What is a music reaction? It is a feeling you get from deep inside that
    comes to the surface after hearing a song that touches your soul. When
    the singer can bring a tear or smile to your face, then you know the
    writer and singer have done their job with the song. When it makes a
    lasting memory in you heart and mind, than it has created the perfect
    reaction because it done this on different levels on your being. To me,
    that is a reaction to a beautiful song .when you walk away with a smile
    on your face. Now listen to this Barry song, one of his best. Oh by the way,Mandy was his dog not a person. ua-cam.com/video/vHIdHIWfnl4/v-deo.html

  • @jonbrooks5246
    @jonbrooks5246 10 місяців тому +1

    #1 song which didn’t impress you….
    I love it!

  • @simonwindebank4394
    @simonwindebank4394 3 роки тому

    Somebody once said this was about Brandy because of his alcohol addiction but changed it to Mandy ,lyrics make more sense too

  • @StevenCarinci
    @StevenCarinci 11 місяців тому

    On point. Like totally like on point.

  • @hotbloodedtexn
    @hotbloodedtexn 10 місяців тому

    All hail the 'King Of Crescendo'. Barry is the male version of Barbra Streisand and people either love his music or hate it.. I personally love most of his songs and this one in particular. To each their own, though.

  • @jonathanocallaghan9202
    @jonathanocallaghan9202 2 роки тому

    Little known fact, the songs original title was Brandy, it was about his pet dog.!