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Me and Barry Manilow I remember the first time Barry squeezed his way into my heart. I was 10 years old and listening to the radio. A song came on that just made me melt. It was Barry's mega hit "Mandy".... 25 years and hundreds of songs later, this man has managed to still keep me captivated with his bedroom baritone voice and spectacular concert performances. Here are a few of my favorite Barry songs. Just click on the CD next to the song title to experience a little Manilow Magic. Weekend in New England Looks Like We Made It Trying To Get The Feeling Somewhere in the Night Could it be Magic Click here to sample one of the largest selections of music on line My treasured Barry Manilow autograph I love to hear from others hooked on Barry, too! Galaxia@webtv.net Entrance to My Cover Page My Pets Barry Manilow Funny Story Family Slide Show Fun Links Fun Pages

The Day Barry and I Met What a day that was... I was 22 years old and still GA GA over the man. I heard he was going to be in downtown Chicago at a bookstore, Kroch and Brentano's, to promote the release of his new book "Sweet Life". I HAD to be there. The day of the book signing, I got dressed up in my prettiest dress with visions of Barry falling in love with me at first sight. God, was I goofy back then. (still am) My aunt, Nancy, picked me up and we drove downtown. I couldn't believe what we saw when we got there. Over 3000 people in line outside. ALL waiting to see Barry. So, I took my place in line and the wait began. I stood there with Nancy for 4 hours before we even made it to the front door of the bookstore. I was getting nervous by this time. My turn to get my book signed was coming up soon. What would I say? What would I do? I was sure I was going to make a fool out of myself. Barry was sitting at a small table with a couple of body guards, and another guard was letting people go to the table one at a time. By this time, there were only 2 people ahead of me. I thought I might throw up. The guard put his hand on my shoulder and said "Your turn." Barry's back was to me as I was approaching the table at which he was seated. Just before I got to the table, he turned around, reached his hand out to take my book, and asked "What's your name?" In a crackling nervous voice, I said "Naji." Barry asked "How do you spell it?" At that moment, my brain was temporarily nonfunctional, but I managed to recall the spelling of my name and told him. After Barry signed my book, he looked down at my name he had written and said "That's a BEAUTIFUL name." Of course, in my MIND I heard him say "You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen." It took a second for me to come back down to earth. He handed my book back to me and turned to talk to the guard. For some reason, I couldn't bring myself to leave the table. My brain was saying "legs move", but nothing would happen. So, Barry turned back towards me with a puzzled look on his face, wondering why the heck I was still standing there. I had to come up with something quick! In my moment of nervous desperation, I blurted out "May I have a hug, Mr. Manilow?" Not only did he get right up and reach over the table and give me a BIG hug, he also gave me a HUGE kiss, right on the lips !!!!!! (I felt my life was complete !!..hahahaha) In a daze, I left the book store. I dont really remember anything after that. I was almost in a state of shock for the next few hours. This is one of my most treasured memories. You are guest # ...Thanks!!!

 

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