Historical Artist Profile
Barry Manilow
Biography & Overview
Barry Manilow ( MAN-il-oh; born Barry Alan Pincus; June 17, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter with a career spanning over sixty years. His hit recordings include "Could It Be Magic", "Looks Like We Made It", "Mandy", "I Write the Songs", "Ready to Take a Chance Again", "Can't Smile Without You", "Weekend in New England", and "Copacabana (At the Copa)". Manilow has recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles on the Adult Contemporary Chart, including 13 that hit number one, 28 that appeared within the top ten, and 36 that reached the top twenty. He has released 13 platinum and six multi-platinum albums.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
19 Charted Tracks
"Mandy"
Entered Charts: 1974
#1 HIT
"I Write The Songs"
Entered Charts: 1975
#1 HIT
"Looks Like We Made It"
Entered Charts: 1977
#1 HIT
"Can't Smile Without You"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #3
"Could It Be Magic"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #6
"Copacabana (at The Copa)"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #8
"Ships"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #9
"Somewhere In The Night"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #9
"Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #10
"Weekend In New England"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #10
"I Made It Through The Rain"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #10
"Ready To Take A Chance Again"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #11
"It's A Miracle"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #12
"The Old Songs"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #15
"Read 'Em And Weep"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #18
"Even Now"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #19
"When I Wanted You"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #20
"Somewhere Down The Road"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #21
"Daybreak"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #23
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
25 Charted Tracks
"I Wanna Do It With You"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #8
"Mandy"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #11
"Let'S Hang On"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #12
"Bermuda Triangle"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #15
"Ad 'Em And Weep"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #17
"Lonely Together"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #21
"Copacabana (At The Copa) (Mix)"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #22
"Stay"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #23
"Could It Be Magic"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #25
"Please Don'T Be Scad"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #35
"I'M Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #36
"Could It Be Magic 1993"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #36
"I Made It Through The Rain"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #37
"Somewhe In The Night"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #42
"Can't Smile Without You"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #43
"You' Lookin' Hot Tonight"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #47
"The Old Songs"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #48
"Some Kind Of Friend"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #48
"If I Should Love Again"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #66
"One That Got Away"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #78
"In Search Of Love"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #80
"If I Can Dam"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #81
"When October Goes"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #85
"I'D Ally Love To See You Tonight"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #86
"I'M Your Man"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #96