Manilow Moments

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

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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 ›

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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 ›

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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 ›

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Sending Barry Manilow happy thoughts on Valentine’s Day!

Barry, Happy Valentines Day! More ›

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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 ›

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Barry Manilow’s beautiful “One Voice” in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

I can’t think of a more profound song to honor the great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his birthday… January 15th! More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

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Instrument’s stolen from California High Schools

CA schools have been the target of disgusting robberies with thieves stealing musical instruments. More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun

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Barry Manilows music makes a friend “look forward to long road trips”!

My dear friend, Janet Fauret, who lives in France, traveled to her native UK over the holidays. During the journey Barry Manilow’s wonderful music inspired her to write the following post, which I’m delighted to share with all of you now. More ›

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Sending Barry Manilow good thoughts as he recuperates via the “One Voice Project”

A couple of weeks ago I suggested we send Barry Manilow get well wishes by way of assisting South Gate High School replace the concert tuba Barry had donated to them, which was recently stolen along with other instruments in a rash of robberies within the schools in the LA community More ›

Posted by Helen Holdun