On this day – January 17, 1976
In 1976, Barry Manilow topped the US Billboard Hot 100 with his version of “I Write Songs.” (January 17)
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Don't miss what is supposed to be Barry Manilow's last concert in Des Moines in August.
The 15-time Grammy Award-nominated artist comes to Wells Fargo Arena on August 1 for “The Last Des Moines Concert.”
Manilow's artistry has extended to the stage from the musical “Copacabana” to television specials and music, with chart-topping hits “I Write Songs,” “It Looks Like We Made It,” “Could It Be Magic,” and “Mandy.” And more.
In 2002, Manilow was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Over the course of his career, Manilow He wrote songs by Dionne Warwick, Bette Midler and Melissa Manchester, according to American Songwriter.
At 80, Manilow is performing throughout the Midwest before his concert in Des Moines.
Get tickets for Barry Manilow in Des Moines
The show starts at 7 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St. In Des Moines.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 2 at 10 a.m hiveetix.com.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts for the Des Moines Register. Accessed at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.
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