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Barry Manilow reveals that ‘Mandy’ was originally called ‘Brandy’ — and other surprising secrets of his first No. 1 hit 50 years ago

The story of “Mandy” went through many twists and turns. It all started when Arista Records president Clive Davis told Barry Manilow, “You need a career-making single.”

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Barry Manilow reveals that ‘Mandy’ was originally called ‘Brandy’ — and other surprising secrets of his first No. 1 hit 50 years ago

New York Post — The story of “Mandy” went through many twists and turns. It all started when Arista Records president Clive Davis told Barry Manilow, “You need a career-making sing... more info
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