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Manilow Magic Trivia Quiz

If you are a true "Fanilow" this should be a breeze. If you're not...it will be agony!

A multiple-choice quiz by hohoco_222. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
hohoco_222

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

Frederic Chopin

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Ludwig van Beethoven

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky

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Question 2 of 10

2. Barry released his autobiography "Sweet Life" in 1987. What was the subtitle of his book? Hint

It's a Miracle, a True Blue Spectacle

Adventures on the Way to Success

From Mandy to the Copacabana

Adventures on the Way to Paradise

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? Hint

Bermuda Triangle

Weekend In New England

Read 'Em and Weep

You're Lookin' Hot Tonight

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Question 4 of 10

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? Hint

Barry Joseph Greenblatt

Bernard Thomas Goldstein

Barry Alan Pincus

Barney James Schwartz

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Question 5 of 10

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? Hint

Bette Midler

Gilda Radner

Phyllis Diller

Lily Tomlin

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Question 6 of 10

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? Hint

Memoirs of an Invisible Man

Nothing But Trouble

Foul Play

Funny Farm

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Question 7 of 10

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? Hint

James and the Giant Peach

Pochahantas

Thumbelina

The Prince of Egypt

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Question 8 of 10

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? Hint

Kurt Weill

Mel Torme

Frank Loesser

Johnny Mercer

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Question 9 of 10

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? Hint

Barry Manilow - Sweet Life

Barry Manilow Live in Vegas

Manilow at the Copa

Manilow - Music and Passion

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Question 10 of 10

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? Hint

Fleetwood Mac

Earth, Wind and Fire

The Beach Boys

Jefferson Starship

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

Answer: Frederic Chopin

Chopin's "Prelude in C Minor" was the inspiration behind Barry's early career hit. He even admits to stealing a chord or two along the way.

2. Barry released his autobiography "Sweet Life" in 1987. What was the subtitle of his book?

Answer: Adventures on the Way to Paradise

"Sweet Life: Adventures on the Way to Paradise" was published and released by the McGraw-Hill Book Company in 1987.

Answer: Read 'Em and Weep

Though rarely seen, the music video that was made for "Read 'Em and Weep" features Barry dressed as a harlequin or jester.

Answer: Barry Alan Pincus

Barry was born on June 17th, 1943 to Edna and Harold in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. He lived with his mother and grandparents, Esther and Joe Manilow in a small apartment for most of his childhood. His mother, Edna, remarried William "Willie" Murphy. Willie had a tremendous impact on Barry as he introduced him to all the varieties of music he now uses in his own material.

Answer: Lily Tomlin

If you listen closely, you can hear Lily Tomlin do her famous "snort" in the middle of the song!

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?

Answer: Foul Play

Norman Gimble and Charles Fox wrote this hit for Manilow in 1978.

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?

Answer: Thumbelina

Hans Christian Andersen's "Thumbelina" was produced by Warner Brothers Studios and adapted by directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman in 1992. Manilow also recorded the love song from the movie titled "Let Me Be Your Wings".

Answer: Johnny Mercer

After Johnny Mercer's death, his widow contacted Barry and offered him a stack of lyrics that Johnny had left behind. Barry then composed and recorded the aforementioned songs and produce an album for recording artist Nancy Wilson in 1991. All of the songs are by Manilow and Mercer.

Answer: Manilow - Music and Passion

Wayne Newton...EAT YOUR HEART OUT!

Answer: The Beach Boys

I'm sure Barry is very grateful to Arista Records producer Clive Davis for being persistant and insisting that he record this song.

Source: Author hohoco_222

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