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Barry Manilow Is Back: Everything You Need to Know About “What a Time”

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It’s been nearly 15 years since we’ve had a brand-new studio album from Barry Manilow, but the wait is finally coming to an end. Barry has officially announced his latest project, What a Time, set to release on June 5, and the excitement is palpable.

The journey to this album has been in the making for a while now. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to “Once Before I Go” since it was first released—it’s easily been hundreds of times. That song set a high bar, but waking up this morning to the new single, “Sun Shine,” was the perfect surprise.

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Manilow’s Philly Farewell

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Last week Barry Manilow ended his One Last Time! tour. I was fortunate to see and meet him twice on this tour. First in LA and, most recently, in Philadelphia. It was fitting that I saw and met Barry, supposedly for the last time, in the same arena where I saw him for the first time back in 2007. I say supposedly because Barry just announced today that he’s going to visit more cities on this tour. My fingers are crossed that he decides to go to Atlantic City or another nearby destination on the second leg of this tour. But I digress. Let me tell you all about his show in Philly.

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Review: You Gotta Love The Life by Melissa Manchester

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When I interviewed Melissa Manchester in December 2013, we talked about her upcoming album You Gotta Love The Life. That album will officially be released tomorrow, February 10, and I’m happy to report that it was well worth the wait. It’s a wonderfully diverse collection of songs that creates an unforgettable musical tapestry that is both modern and classic.

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