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🎶They Write the Songs, Pt. 3: Barry Manilow Hits as Recorded by the Original Songwriters

Nostalgia takes over, with songs by Randy Edelman, David Martin, and David Pomeranz. '78's "Copa," + Barry's cover of the '41 chestnut, "I Don't Want to Walk" offer more proof of Barry's wistfulness.

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Brad Kyle
Mar 06, 2023
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Barry Manilow says he loves singing the hits for his fans in Las Vegas

Previously, in “They Write the Songs, Pt. 2,” we dissected the original recordings of the composers (and Barry’s arrangements) of “Somewhere in the Night,” “Ships,” and “I Made it Through the Rain”:

🎵They Write the Songs, Pt. 2: Barry Manilow Hits as Recorded by the Original Songwriters

🎵They Write the Songs, Pt. 2: Barry Manilow Hits as Recorded by the Original Songwriters

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February 25, 2023
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