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Barry Manilow?

SnowPink — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:51:46 GMT

I just flipped over to the Q to see what was playing. Barry Manilow seems to be talking/singing.... not that great, in my opinion. Did he used to be better?

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Preds — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 01:07:00 GMT

Better? Yes. I'm a big fan, but his voice has changed as he's aged. Sorta' breaks my heart to see and hear him now.

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colliegirls — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 01:11:34 GMT

Whats even worse is his face!! What did he do to it?? It looks like a mask from Phantom of the Opera!!

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glb613 — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 01:22:18 GMT

On 12/24/2014 colliegirls said:
Whats even worse is his face!! What did he do to it?? It looks like a mask from Phantom of the Opera!!

Another celebrity who ruined their looks with bad plastic surgery. What's wrong with people?

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bikerbabe — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 01:58:47 GMT

I still like him very much. Wish he hadn't done the plastic surgery.

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stargazer — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 01:59:08 GMT

I was stunned, why do they do this to themselves? What is wrong with growing old ?

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circles — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:46:18 GMT

I saw him the first time he was on and purchased the cd....its really good...much better then what you heard tonight...

It is a shame when people get plastic surgery...you would think with their money...they would have the best physicians money can buy...and yet....we have seen the many disasters to these folks....

I don't think Barry looks as bad as some of the other stars....

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Black Cat Back — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 03:02:53 GMT

Barry is starting a nationwide tour in February. I am a big fan of 30+ years. I just don't know how his voice is going to hold out throughout the tour. I hope he doesn't end up using recorded voice tracks to sing over like many do. I hate that as it's not fair to the audience.

I wanted to see him again when he comes to my town, but I just can't pay the money and be so disappointed by the changes and decline.

Nevertheless, Barry is an amazing entertainer, composer and humanitarian. It's about time that the Kennedy Center Honors honors Barry Manilow! They honored Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen. Barry deserves it now!

The "Dream Duets" CD is real good and different. I am enjoying it also.

A while ago, a neighbor of Barry's who comes on the Q Forum said that he is taking pain meds for his hips and it causes his face to swell. Could be. It's a shame that it has affected his voice, both speaking and singing.

I'll be forever a FANILOW!

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Pqfan — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 03:31:57 GMT

I still love him. Uh oh I am going to start singing now! She sits there so refined and drinks herself half blind! She lost her youth and she lost her Tony now she's lost her mind!

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MomOf4 — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 04:47:10 GMT

Not a good look IMO

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blackhole99 — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 05:14:38 GMT

I always loved Barry's music and thought he was a great performer. I think I read where he has had several surgeries the past few years and of course he's ageing. His voice isn't what it used to be, but he has his loyal fans.

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Lindsays Grandma — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 10:27:59 GMT

I am a devoted fan. I agree that his plastic surgeon did a terrible job. I have gone to four live concerts and he is one of the best entertainers around. I remember when back in the eighties three other women and myself were getting ready to drive from the San Fernando Valley, California to Orange County for a live open air concert and we made sure we all had enough tissues because he sang a lot of tear jerker songs.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 11:42:24 GMT

I'm a big fan from way back. DH and I fell in love to Barry Manilow music (and others of the day). I remember wanting concert tickets badly. I took a day off work, got in line at the Ticketron outlet....ended up with two of the worst concert tickets I ever had, but we were there.

I have to agree with the others about his appearance and diminishing abilities now. He used to really be able to belt the songs out, but when I saw him on with Carolyn a couple of months ago, it was sad.

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Cats3000 — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 13:08:18 GMT

We saw him decades ago in a live performance. He was excellent. Looked at the Q for a moment yesterday and saw him. Was astonished at how he looked. Quickly turned to another channel.

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June Lands — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 17:24:36 GMT

He has never been known for his singing talent. He is a showman, and a song writer. Nothing more. People who write often sing... badly. They get away with it because they sing songs that they wrote.

I do feel sorry that Barry can not age gracefully and feels he need to have the face and hair( not his) of a 25 year old. He is in that class of entertainers like Joan River who just do not want to age. I imagine it must be very consuming never just being happy with who you really are as you age.

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Shelbelle — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 17:40:00 GMT

Terrific showman, but I love Barry only when Barry sings Barry, meaning his own music.

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pommom — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 01:16:25 GMT

Had the biggest crush on him.

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bells4me — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:32:53 GMT

I saw him in 1977 at the Greek in Los Angeles & again in Anaheim. He was fantastic. Not so good anymore & recently saw him on The Talk. Sorry to say he has lost his voice imo.

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June Lands — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:51:44 GMT

On 12/24/2014 MomOf4 said:
Not a good look IMO

I think the 80's hair style.... weird hair color for a man 70 plus years old.. and the thick white pancake makeup are a combination for disaster.

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Kindaglitzy — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:54:09 GMT

Always have and always will heart Barry Manilow.