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Can a Duet Get Any More Joyful?
What most people miss about “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” is how carefully built its carefree sparkle really is. That is exactly…
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Could You Smile Again for Me, Mandy?
One title change, one producer’s push and one unforgettable vocal turned Mandy into the record that launched Barry Manilow into the pop…
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Olivia Newton-John — the bright voice that kept changing with the times
A voice like sunlight, a screen presence the world never forgot, and a run of songs that still feel instantly welcoming: Olivia…
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Julie, Do You Love Me — teen idol polish with a surprisingly durable heart
What many listeners miss about Julie, Do You Love Me is how carefully built it is beneath the easy smile. That blend…
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Sunshine on the Dial — Bobby Bloom’s Montego Bay
As “Montego Bay” climbed into the American Top 10 in 1970, radio listeners were getting a three-minute holiday every time the needle…
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How Close To You Became Magic
Here's what made Close to You such a radio treasure: a patiently waiting Bacharach-David song, Karen Carpenter’s unforgettable voice, and an arrangement…
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Barry Manilow on the Dial
Barry Manilow made sentiment sound spectacular.
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Love Will Keep Us Together on the Dial
Put Captain & Tennille on the radio and the room changes almost instantly — brighter, warmer, and ready to sing along. Behind…
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A Piano in Brooklyn and a Jingle That Changed Everything
From Brooklyn piano student to hitmaking master, Barry Manilow built a career on melody, drama, and heartfelt connection. His songs still light…
