Manilow Moments

What Barry Manilow’s “Please Don’t Be Scared” means to me!

It’s certainly not news that the music of Barry Manilow has been an inspiration to me for five years. But every so often, even after having heard a song dozens of times, my head or perhaps it’s my heart, leads me to a place that allows the lyrics to create a profound need for reflection and soul searching. More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

In the News

Barry Manilow is taking the country by storm!

Though I’ll selfishly always miss my frequent trips to Las Vegas to see the one and only Barry Manilow, I am thrilled by the well deserved positive pre and post reviews he’s getting from publications all over the country as he takes his show on the road and travels here and there. More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

The Fans

A Barry Manilow fan gets ready to attend her 600th Manilow show!

So often the news we read and hear is nothing but negative, sad and unnerving, dragging us down before the day even begins. More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

2 Comments

Interviews

A conversation with musician Barry Harris; a star on the rise!

The first time I was introduced to the talents of Barry Harris was in October of 2009, when he performed at a private reception, where where Barry Manilow - prior to his show at the Hollywood Bowl, the proceeds of which benefited the Manilow Music Project and the GRAMMY Foundation - presented the Los Angeles Unified School District with much needed funds to purchase instruments to children whose music programs are being compromised due to budget cuts. More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

Manilow Moments

Barry Manilow returns to the stage tomorrow night in Omaha!

I have no doubt Omaha, in the fine state of Nebraska is a lovely city, but I can’t say I’ve ever had a hankering to visit, up until today that is! Right now there’s no place I’d rather be, and it’s not to visit historical landmarks or any of the “Fortune 500” companies that call the “Gateway to the West” home that’s making me want to leave the sunny skies of California! More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

1 Comment

Manilow Moments

Sending Barry Manilow more positive thoughts as he continues to recover

When Barry Manilow concluded his seven years of headlining in Las Vegas after his final show at the Paris Hotel and Casino last December 11th, we all felt distinct sadness, wondering when we’d get to see his show again (okay I’ll admit I’m selfish and wanted him to stay put, but realizing he was happy and ready to pursue new ventures, I got over it). More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

1 Comment

Manilow Moments

The message of Barry Manilow’s album 15 Minutes again rings with relevance!

In light of the horrific and tragic passing of Whitney Houston, an icon who gave so much to the world through her incredible talent during her very short and often troubled life, I can’t help but once again think of the poignant message of Barry Manilow’s latest album *15 Minutes. More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

1 Comment

Manilow Moments

Sending Barry Manilow happy thoughts on Valentine’s Day!

Barry, Happy Valentines Day! More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

Manilow Moments

A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day; Barry Manilows “Greatest Love Songs of All Time”

Still need a gift for that special someone or for someone you want to be that special someone… More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

15 Minutes

One Year Ago Today; An Interview with Lyricist Enoch Anderson

I knew lyricist, Enoch Anderson’s brilliant work via his collaborations with Barry Manilow over the years on many of his beautiful and thought provoking songs. In January 2011, as hints surfaced about “15 Minutes” the new, original album Barry Manilow was in the process of creating - his first in ten years - we learned that it was Mr. Anderson’s words being set to music and I was struck with the idea to interview him for this site. It seemed to me many people would be fascinated to learn about the man and the creation process of the album we were all looking forward to. More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun