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Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #125 - 7/16/03

Barry Manilow

Answers

1. In what city was Barry born?: New York City (specifically, Brooklyn)
2. Barry's first music job was as pianist, arranger, and producer for what outrageous singer?
: Bette Midler
3. His first hit went to Number 1 in the U.S. - what was it?
: "Mandy"
4. What Barry song includes the line "From Boston to Denver, and every town in between?"
"It's A Miracle"
5. Barry's "Could It Be Magic" was based on a piano piece by what classical composer?
: Chopin
6. Did Barry write "I Write The Songs?"
: No, Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys did
7. What Barry hit from 1976 should be adopted by Viagra for its commercials?
: "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again"
8. What is unusual about the lyrics of "Weekend In New England?"
: The title does not appear in the lyrics.
9. Of Band-Aids, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, or State Farm Insurance, which musical commercial was not included in Barry's "Very Strange Medley?"
: Coca-Cola
10. What was Barry's final Number 1 song in the U.S., from 1977?
: "Looks Like We Made It"
11. Which of Barry's hits starts out with someone whistling?
"Can't Smile Without You"
12. She danced, he tended bar, a customer came in, fell for her, shot the bartender, and she became an alcoholic - and where did it all happen?
: At the Copa, Copacabana, the hottest spot north of Havana
13. What 1978 hit for Barry was featured in the movie "Foul Play?"
: "Ready To Take A Chance Again"
14. Barry's last Top Ten in the U.S. was this song about a man's strained relationship with his father.
: "Ships"
15. Barry had a minor U.S. hit in 1982 with a remake of which Four Seasons song?
: "Let's Hang On"
16. His last U.S. hit, from late 1983, was written by longtime Meat Loaf collaborator Jim Steinman. What was it called?
: "Read 'Em And Weep"
17. What was the name of the jazz album Barry recorded in the '80s?
: 2:00 A.M. Paradise Cafe

Bonus: What breed of dog did Barry favor in the '70s?: Beagles - remember his "I Love Beagles" T-shirt?

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