Caulfield: Mrs. Olsen is playing Barry Manilow at her garage sale! That is so going to steer people away. Frazz: Certain people. Caulfield: How am I supposed to sneak stuff in there when my ears are bleeding?
@ PortzebieYep. And he has the respect and admiration of REAL musicians, songwriters, and performers from all age groups and musical generes. It’s time to lay this tired “Barry Manilow Sux” thing to rest.
I’m not a huge fan of pop and Broadway, but I recognize the talent it takes to write a great song. Manilow has written standards that will be played for decades to come. Easy to sing, easy to listen to, easy to improvise on.
I saw him at the Hollywood Bowl for the Independence Day concert, and he put on a great show. He had some amazing bits, and the sold-out audience of 18,000 loved the performance. The folks in the group I came with were talking about it for days.
There is nothing so good that everyone likes it, and nothing so bad that someone doesn’t like it. Not a Manilow fan, but I recognize his talent and understand why many people are. Like Graham Parker said, “I can’t see the point but I see the attraction.” Similar deal with Neil Diamond; not a fan , but if given tickets, I would go see him; he puts on a great show. Lacking that, I would be willing to see Super Diamond instead.
starfighter441 over 12 years ago
Cool T-shirt Caufield.
Varnes over 12 years ago
next up? Liza Manellie
dog545 over 12 years ago
Got to have that tee!
prrdh over 12 years ago
Save the shirt for a garage sale in Caen.
Potrzebie over 12 years ago
Barry had a hip replacement recently. And he’s still crooning.
repsherr over 12 years ago
@ PortzebieYep. And he has the respect and admiration of REAL musicians, songwriters, and performers from all age groups and musical generes. It’s time to lay this tired “Barry Manilow Sux” thing to rest.
lmonteros over 12 years ago
Agree w/nearsighted.
I’m not a huge fan of pop and Broadway, but I recognize the talent it takes to write a great song. Manilow has written standards that will be played for decades to come. Easy to sing, easy to listen to, easy to improvise on.
I saw him at the Hollywood Bowl for the Independence Day concert, and he put on a great show. He had some amazing bits, and the sold-out audience of 18,000 loved the performance. The folks in the group I came with were talking about it for days.
James Lindley Premium Member over 12 years ago
I love the T-shirt. How offal!
Jeff0811 over 12 years ago
Inspires a whole new line of shirts. I can see one saying "I heart valves.
childe_of_pan over 7 years ago
There is nothing so good that everyone likes it, and nothing so bad that someone doesn’t like it. Not a Manilow fan, but I recognize his talent and understand why many people are. Like Graham Parker said, “I can’t see the point but I see the attraction.” Similar deal with Neil Diamond; not a fan , but if given tickets, I would go see him; he puts on a great show. Lacking that, I would be willing to see Super Diamond instead.