Manilow

Manilow, born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist known for his melodic pop and ballads. He adopted the stage name Manilow from his mother's maiden name. He emerged in the early 1970s with a string of hit singles and albums that established him as a leading figure in mainstream pop and adult contemporary music. Among his best-known songs are Mandy, Copacabana, Can't Smile Without You, and Ready to Take a Chance Again. His music is characterized by polished arrangements, showmanship, and strong melodic hooks, often featuring lush orchestration and prominent piano.

During the 1970s and beyond, Manilow produced and performed many hits, achieving global sales of tens of millions of records. He has won several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for Copacabana and multiple American Music Award recognitions. He has also contributed as a songwriter for himself and others; his collaborations with Marty Panzer and Adrienne Anderson yielded many charting songs.

In addition to recording, Manilow has performed extensively in live concerts and Las Vegas residencies, and he has produced and conducted concert tours worldwide. He has been noted for philanthropic activities through the Barry Manilow Foundation, supporting medical research and humanitarian causes. Manilow's influence remains evident in the late-20th-century pop piano tradition and the ongoing appeal of classic American pop ballads.