Barry Manilow, American pop singer and songwriter who specialized in elaborately orchestrated romantic ballads, which first won him a wide audience in the 1970s. While his adeptly crafted, heartfelt songs attracted legions of fans, others derided his style as schmaltzy. More @Wikipedia
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