Barry Manilow – Age 79

Barry Manilow’s career started with him composing music for television shows and advertisements for well-known companies like McDonald’s. His collaboration with Bette Midler for a nightclub performance led to the creation of beloved hits like “Mandy” and “I Write Songs.”

Throughout his distinguished five-decade-long career, Manilow has blessed his fans with many wonderful studio recordings such as “Could It be Magic,” “Weekend in New England,” and “Copacabana.” More recently, Manilow showcased his musical and vocal talents on the television series “Resident Alien,” performing the song “Can’t Smile Without You.”