Barry Manilow Talks Coming Out, New Music And Success Of ‘Copacabana’ | TODAY
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- Music icon Barry Manilow sits down with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie and Willie Geist and says “it’s been great” since he publicly came out and announced his marriage to Garry Kief. The 73-year-old singer also talks about the inspiration of his latest album, “This Is My Town: Songs of New York.” Manilow reveals he didn’t expect ‘Copacabana’ to be a hit, but he still enjoys performing it.
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Barry Manilow Talks Coming Out, New Music And Success Of ‘Copacabana’ | TODAY
I've been a Barry Manilow fan since I first heard "Mandy" as a kid in 1973, and still a big fan. His music reminds me of great times and first loves. Peace and happiness to Barry and his husband.
At 64 years old, I’m still listening to Barry Manilow . And still able to remember all the word’s to every song . Thank You
He looks like a very nice guy despite all the fame. Wonderful music.
he never try fame ok
he goes against god
I will always love, respect and care about Barry and his music. Some of the best memories of my life has been down to his beautiful voice, his kindness, his goodness.
What a class act. Consummate professional. Barry never disappoints.
Barry is but not many good.many journalist profesionales he just tried todo serenades what.and.couple stupids he.deserves more respect just hate them
The girl seems yerk
A professional the anothers. A shsme stupids
Stupids.bad callers journalist
idiots cnn
The best!!!! This my friends is a true true musician..... love him
Doug Kaddish Oooh I bet you do Doug..I bet you do !
He is truly a legend. His body of work speaks for itself. So many great songs.
Mr M is just incredible! Love him!
Linda Jackson love him too God bless Manilow
Linda Jackson love him too God bless Manilow
Maria Theresa Sy You mean Fagilow don't you ?!
Me toó ok
He seems a genuinely nice guy, and love his songs 😁😁
I love this man so much! Pure beautiful talent, he makes me cry with his songs, they are so emotional 🙏💙
Raridade artística músicas lindas.
@@karlamaria2167 english please or.learn its cheap.yerk
He is my ultimate favorite artist since the 90’s, I was actually late to get to know his songs but he became my favorite eversince and his music really tags my heart everytime I listen to his songs. His voice is really one of a kind and the best during his prime. I wish he can touch more lives. Godbless u Barry Manilow!
Love Barry Manilow. Always
I Loved Barry Manilow,he is one of the great singer of all time,and I grew up all of he’s Songs Great Happy memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on a 40 yr marriage. Grew up w ur music. Love you and ur music
I grew up with Barry starting in 1973, it's been a wonderful ride of Beautiful Music. I knew of Barry's sexual orientation many years ago and it never swayed me for a second from loving this great man and his in incredible music. Love you forever Barry. 💓
What a great talent!
Barry is doing great and has an awesome sound !!
Nothing but RESPECT for Barry Manilow!! Genius musician, ICON! Every song was EPIC! ❤❤
Great video but do not understand why there needs to be close captioning here? I can understand this man 100 percent. I am glad he is so happy. Been to see him 30 times all over the U.S.
Happy new year, Mr.Barry Manilow! God bless you...Happy 2022!
LEGEND! My deeply respect to Mr Manilow as an artist and as a person.
Legendary musician.
the legend Manilow.
I started listening to Barry when I was still in school. I don’t remember how old I was. But I know it was in my teens. My favorite album that he did was the greatest songs of the 60s. I still have that album. Barry is awesome! Ya gotta Love him.
Congratulations on your marriage!!! 40 years of togetherness is incredibly beautiful 💙💙👬
Barry is a class act!
One of the greats - been listening since I heard "Beautiful Music" all those years ago from the third album ("Tryin' To Get The Feeling," 1975). 42 years later, at the ripe old age of 48, I still think his music is some of the greatest in the "Great" American songbook. Awesome musician, singer, composer, and arranger. Cheers! :)
Alex Oliver ....Alex,I just turned 48 as well and I have been a huge Barry Manilow fan as well! !
Lovely. Just lovely.
I was only 21 or 22 when I saw you perform at South Shore Tahoe at Harvey’s I believe. It was all my office staff lol! I was the youngest. You put on a magnificent show, I’ve never forgotten. You are quite the intertwined. Amazing, I’m 67 now. Thank You!!❤️the show.
His music got me through being away from home for the first time (college). Great talent! Wonderful human! ❤
I love him! And he once recorded a song in Portuguese ! As a Brazilian whose first language is Portuguese, I was flattered!
I'm sure he did it just for you. ;) My mom went to a Barry Manilow concert and said, "Even though I was in the back row of the stadium, it was obvious he was singing to me." Barry has that effect! :D
My brother has perfect pitch and is super picky about artists but loves Barry Manilows music
Barry is the greatest; a fantastic musician, singer, and person. He's charitable, kind, and talented beyond words. God bless Barry and Williamsburg, the neighborhood where my late father grew up about 10 years before Barry did.
love You Barry! Always Will!!
the consumate profesional.. global treasure..God Bless Barry
I love Barry Manilow, and I have loved him for over 50 years. He is great but I was shocked on his face. It looks to have had far too much surgery that his lower part and mouth is a restricted.. but as long as he still sings as good. His music brings back so many good and sad memories.. he feels the words and music in his voice. Love it!
Been a fan for 45 years
Love you Barry Manilow
May barry live a gr8 long life.hes as old as i..copacabana had me dancing in the streets of prague
Foul Play (Goldie, Chevy and Dudley)...a rollicking '70s comedy with Barry singing Ready to Take a Chance Again during the opening credits. The best.....
17/06/2021...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. BARRY MANILOW! NÓS TE AMAMOS...BRASIL!
I’ve been a huge fan for 40+ Years! So Great!
I have been a Barry Manilow fan since the 70s. One of the first songs I fell in love with was "I write the song."
I love Barry! a class act for all these years! no DRAMA with him . He is a pure should that love to make music and give us his wonderful talent for decades. He just had to cancel shows due to a infection..speedy recovery to him..love you Barry!
Always ready to help and see others grow in their field of choice.
He s really loves us his true fans not placer for haters trolls jealous whit zero talent lets go barry you.re so humble and honest humsn being
No surprise is right! We luv you, Barry! The music, the memories...never stop!
So gracious and warm.
The human soul has no gender. We are all from love. Your music is my love Barry.
My younger days are all backlit by Barry. He even came to my university and did a concert! ❤️❤️❤️ His album was the first I ever owned. What an amazing man. 💃
Says a lot about a celebrity who's been married to one person for 40 years. Barry is very humble.
Barry is a genius
17/06/2021...Feliz Aniversário, Mr. Barry! Deus o abençoe grandemente...muitas felicidades e muitos anos de vida! Te amamos.BRASIL
Love his music
He is strictly business and very cool.
I've loved Barry and his music for 50 years!!
He is amazing!!
People say nasty things about Barry but they are not perfect it’s what’s inside that matters and he is perfect to me
Barry manilow Love you pra vc meu lindo ❤️💋🇧🇷
HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY BARRY MANILOW !!!
I grew up all of he’s Songs Happy Memories
I own a couple Barry Manilow Records on Vinyl! Yes Vinyl!!
The first album thru Paradise Cafe are priceless.
He is 80!! Wow!
06/17/22...Happy Birthday; Mr. Barry Manilow! Have a wonderful day...God bless you🎂
Feliz Ano Novo, Barry Manilow! Deus o abençoe sempre...Feliz 2022 para você e sua Família, Barry! FAN FOREVER ❤❤🌹🇧🇷
Para sempre sua fã, Mr. Barry Manilow! Amo você e suas músicas...Voce é SHOW!
I love barry manilow.
Hola bonito siempre me ecanta verte en tus repotajes TU MARAVILLOSO❤❤❤❤❤
Barry sua música Mandy é linda ❣️😍😍😍😍
Barry vc é maravilhoso demais é fantástico 💯💯💯🇧🇷🇺🇸
Memory uma de minhas músicas favoritas: mas gosto de todas. Apenas Memory me transporta à minha infância com minha família!
17/06/2022...Feliz Aniversário; Barry Manilow! Felicidades e muitos...muitos anos de Vida! Nós te amamos🌟❤️🇧🇷
I have followed barry for 50 years!!!
I think Barry is 74 years old. Kudos to his P.S..
Lovely man 🌸. Keep singing 🌸
Adore Barry and ALWAYS WILL!!!!
Why did he never win a Grammy? He is phenomenal!!
54jeanmarie pretty sure he did win one for copacabana as best pop vocal
When oct goes means so much to me .thanks barry
40. Years 🌸 paradise cafe 🌸
My only heartache is...I always wanted to marry him! Lol!
Been a Manilow fan since I first saw an HBO concert special he did in the late 70s from the Pantages Theatre in LA. I was able to find a VHS copy of that show a few years ago. Great music and a great entertainer. At 73 years old now, he's looking more like Liberace with the face lift and all. Why can't show folks just grow old gracefully and still perform?
I'ma huge music fan and love to read about the stories " behind the music " so to speak. I read if I recall correctly that Barry stated out as a writer of songs and had to be pushed into singing! What a story! I have to look up more on his biography.
Aways loved his voice
Such a Gent!
Mr H With a permanent dent in his cornhole region.
@Sullen Sam.......sounds like you're interested.
It was important for him to do this and long over due. I used to criticize such announcements when it was painfully obvious for decades, but it does matter. If we were all treated equally in this country it wouldn't, but we aren't. Richard Simmons, former rep. Aaron Schock, and many others: we're waiting. Because it DOES matter and it affects millions of people and their quality of life in America.
Thanks
4ever
A LEGEND! Along side of Barbara Streisand and many more!!
"I made it through the rain" is my life's song
Amazing
My grandparents love Barry Manilow
Seems down to earth man and seems his fame has not made him change as the person he probably has always been.
Love Barry
What a humble man...he’s not ashamed to tell us that he was born and raise in a very dangerous area in Brooklyn. Anyway, Williamsburg is not dangerous anymore. It’s actually a very expensive are to live in NYC.
This comes so full circle for me. With this interview of Barry Manilow. On the NBC-TV Today Show.
I love Barry Manilow. I always have. My girlfriend and I enjoyed him back in the early 1970s. And I was a young, FM Rock DJ, in Baltimore. That also worked at the largest recording studio in Baltimore. From the time I was 17. So it was recording studios and radio stations, for me in my career. When something cool happened.
I was offered a job at a big hit recording studio in New York City. Media Sound Recording Studios. I was hired on as a Maintenance Engineer. Even though I wanted to be a Music Engineer. When one day in the shop. A phone call comes in.
And so I was told. One of our Assistant Engineers did not show up for a recording session. And it was my job to go take care of that recording session. As a stand-in, Music Engineer. Sure.
So the producer tells me I will be recording, Lenny Castro. Doing Latin percussion overdub tracks. Sure. That should be fun. And I set up a couple of microphones. And Lenny starts playing. And the producer asks me if I can change that sound any? I said sure. I go out into the studio. And I change up my microphone selection. And the producer likes that sound.
So we are adding Latin percussion to an already recorded rhythm track of, Bass, Drums, guitars, keyboards. But no vocals on the tracks yet. Just instrumental music. And it's obvious. This Latin percussion track, is going to play a prominent part in this song. And was a lot of fun to record.
Three hours into that overdub session. The actual assistant engineer, finally shows up. And I go back to the Maintenance Shop.
Jump down about a year and 1/2, later. I have left that job and taken a new position. With a major Advertising Agency. When I went to a nightclub. In Hollywood, Florida. Which is halfway between where I lived in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
This was a great nightclub/dance club. And the place was called the Copacabana Nightclub in Hollywood, Florida. When this disco DJ who is mixing records and doing a fabulous job. Starts another record. And it sounds very familiar to me. Though I can't really place it? When the lyrics kick in.
Oh my God! This is that song I recorded! And who is it? It's Barry Manilow! And the song is called, Copacabana! And I'm listening to it at the Copacabana Nightclub in Hollywood, Florida. Oh my God! This is my song I recorded it! I never knew it was Barry Manilow. He wasn't in the control room. It was just me and the producer and Lenny Castro. And yes! The Latin percussion and the song Copacabana. Actually gets a solo midway in the song.. It's all about that Latin percussion. And I recorded that!
Though because I was not the regularly scheduled engineer. I get no credit. I get no royalties. But I recorded that Latin percussion track for, Copacabana with Barry Manilow. And I later went to work for NBC-TV! For the next 20 years..
And so to see my NBC colleagues whom I've also worked with. And Barry Manilow. Whose Copacabana song is one of his famous ones. I recorded. It's so full circle! I engineered for Barry Manilow. I engineered for NBC-TV! But I've never met Barry, personally. I mean I have. At the studio. Saying hi as we were walking down the hallways. He was just another client. That he recorded most of his famous jingles there as well as his hit songs.
And so Barry Manilow is known just as much for his hit songs. As he is known for his famous commercial jingles. Some of the most memorable. I'd like to buy the world a Coke and others. This guy has enlightened our lives for the past 50+ years. And he's a delight. A true Pro. And I can hardly believe. I was involved with some of this. All due to somebody not showing up for their scheduled session. And that's how this Magic Happens. It's a Miracle. When hit songs are created. And go into the Lexicon of our history. So cool! And I helped!
Unfortunately unlike Barry. I am now flat broke. In my retirement years. It wasn't supposed to go like this. Where I was to lose everything I ever held dear. It's just not right. And yet.. I am pleased by what I accomplished in my career. I did some great things throughout the decades. I had a full circle career. Not many people do..
And so in many ways. I was one of the lucky ones who succeeded. Though not as well off financially as I thought I would be. Not at all. I'm a pauper now. And it wasn't supposed to be that way. There is a lot of nasty people out there. People to destroy your life. For no other reasons than being of the LGBTQ, community. Just like Barry. But not like Barry. I'm a very private person. I don't seek a lot of attention. Unlike youngsters of today. That require constant drama. And online recognition. I never needed.
So just recording music is a marvelous thing. Something we all need for our human existence. Something I was lucky enough to do for the past 50+ years. Just without a hit record of my own. Of a pop music hit. Though I have them in the Gospel and Operatic fields. You don't get famous with those as an engineer. You just have to be better than the others. And I am. I was all about engineering perfection. It's the only way to go.
I had a great time in my career. 50+ years of fun and career gratification. Yeah baby!
RemyRAD
I can't smile without my PS
I love him. He is from my old neighborhood in Williamsburg. But, I don't like when he said about it. It wasn't dangerous. I grew up in the same area and wasn't bad at all.
I love me some Barry M!
My favorites by Barry Manilow has to be of course bandstand boogie, Copacabana, and of course can’t smile without you which was used in Hellboy.
She's stunning 😍
Name of the presenter plz
Repeat he deserve al te respect and that girl seemed not much normal when our sweeheart Barry its so clase and sweet idiota when many of us give. A entery life for a sereneade toó much humble anda respectful he is shame of program
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