“Hello” Barry Manilow – Born 17 June 1943

Barry Manilow (born June 17, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter and producer

In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-seller charts simultaneously, a feat equalled only by Herb Alpert, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. Between 1974 and 1983 Manilow had three No. 1 singles and 25 that reached the top 40.

As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, including Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to Dec. 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending his relationship with the hotel.