It is with great pride and excitement that I share with you the wonderful and unique experience of how Janet Fauret, a teacher in France, created a lesson plan based on Barry Manilow’s original album, “15 Minutes”. The poignant, timely and insightful lyrics were written by lyricist Enoch Anderson, and set to Barry Manilow’s extraordinary music. More ›
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 ›
Great interview with Barry Manilow discussing the concept of his new album “15 Minutes” on DMX More ›
I don’t follow trends, cave to peer pressure or like things without thought and reason. When something captures my attention, my appreciation rarely waivers and I tend to share my exuberance with everyone. That’s the reason most people know I love chocolate, teddy bears, high heels, Johnny Walker Black - though I no longer drink it - formal clothes, Broadway shows, New York City, and the music of Barry Manilow! More ›
When Barry Manilow returned to composing music for his first original album in a decade, 15 Minutes, he wanted to do more than create beautiful songs, and for the first time in his celebrated career, the packaging would not bear a photo or caricature of himself. To accomplish this, he sought a conceptual artist who could create eclectic, stimulating visuals to match the edginess of the content. More ›
I’m thrilled, excited, but not in the least surprised by the news that Barry Manilow’s new, original album “15 Minutes” debuts at #7 on Billboard’s top 200 chart and at #2 on the Independent chart. More ›
Barry’s Manilow’s June 17th birthday is hot on the heels of the release of his new album, 15 Minutes, on June 14th—two reasons for him to celebrate and for us to celebrate for him! More ›
Everyone is chomping at the bit in the final days before Barry Manilow’s new CD hits stores on June 14th. We’ve told you about pre-order possibilities, but now we’ve got one straight from Barry’s camp that will knock your socks off! More ›
With the release of 15 Minutes just days away, Barry Manilow has delightfully been everywhere—on the radio, in print, and on TV. With each interview, I’ve noticed a new Barry Manilow emerging. Of course he’s still the kind, humble, witty gentleman I admire, but there’s a new resurgence of dynamic energy I absolutely love! He seems to be happier, relaxed, and just having fun. It’s as if he’s shed a weight, giving him freedom to fly, in reintroducing the musician and composer in his heart—the drive that makes him come alive, the Barry Manilow many don’t know or appreciate. More ›
Musician, composer, singer, entertainer, humanitarian: many hats for one person to wear, yet Barry Manilow makes it look easy. With a continuous career that spans decades; unwavering, seldom-rivaled celebrity; and a gentlemanly integrity many could learn from; Barry is the personification of handling fame well. More ›