Manilow Magic

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1. In 1971, Manilow wrote a song called "Could It Be Magic" with lyricist and friend Adrienne Anderson. What famous composer's music inspired this piece? Frederic Chopin Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ludwig van Beethoven Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky

2. Barry released his autobiography "Sweet Life" in 1987. What was the subtitle of his book? It's a Miracle, a True Blue Spectacle Adventures on the Way to Paradise From Mandy to the Copacabana Adventures on the Way to Success

3. Songwriter Jim Steinman is well known for composing hits such as Barbra Streisand's "Left in the Dark", Meatloaf's "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" and Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart". In 1983, what epic song of Steinman's did Barry record? Bermuda Triangle Weekend In New England Read 'Em and Weep You're Lookin' Hot Tonight

4. Barry never knew his biological father, Harold Kelliher. His mother, Edna Manilow divorced him when Barry was still a baby. However, Kelliher gave Barry HIS mother's last name. What was Barry's original name before he changed it to Manilow? Bernard Thomas Goldstein Barry Joseph Greenblatt Barney James Schwartz Barry Alan Pincus

5. In 1980, Barry and co-lyricists Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman composed a song called "The Last Duet". This song was meant to be a parody as it delivers many catch phrases from popular duets of the time. What famous actress/comedienne recorded this song with him? Gilda Radner Bette Midler Lily Tomlin Phyllis Diller

6. Barry recorded the sweeping powerballad "Ready to Take a Chance Again" which was the love song/theme for what Chevy Chase/Goldie Hawn comedy? Nothing But Trouble Foul Play Funny Farm Memoirs of an Invisible Man

7. Barry and co-lyricists Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman wrote the scores for two (2) animated movies. One of them is titled "The Pebble and the Penguin". What is the other? Thumbelina The Prince of Egypt Pochahantas James and the Giant Peach

8. In 1984, Barry released the song "When October Goes" from his album "2:00am Paradise Cafe". In 1990, he released "When the Meadow Was Bloomin'" from the album "Because It's Christmas". Both of these heartfelt artsong-styled ballads have a common lyricist. Who was he? Kurt Weill Johnny Mercer Frank Loesser Mel Torme

9. During the tour of 2003-2004, Barry decided to call it quits with the extensive and exhausting travel. (Thankfully, I got to see one of his last concerts!) However, he worked out a deal with the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas where he now is the resident headliner. What is the name of Barry's new "permanent" show? Barry Manilow - Sweet Life Barry Manilow Live in Vegas Manilow at the Copa Manilow - Music and Passion

10. One of Barry's biggest hits is "I Write the Songs", which he was opposed to recording due to the suggestively arrogant title. The song, of course, speaks through the eyes of music itself. However, in 1975 he recorded it and it went platinum. It was written by Bruce Johnston, a former musician and songwriter of what popular band? The Beach Boys Jefferson Starship Earth, Wind and Fire Fleetwood Mac