What we hear now is great-sounding records with great-sounding grooves and loops. And the sound of these records is irresistible, but the craft of songwriting is just about over. That's why, whenever I get an opportunity to do an album full of standards, I jump at it because I miss it.
Barry ManilowYou know, when I did 'American Idol' the three times, I tried to tell these kids you have to tell the story of the lyric.
Barry ManilowWhen it comes to me, I just write the most beautiful music I can, I do the best work I can, and then I hand it out there.
Barry ManilowWhenever there was a choice between music and anything else, music won hands down every time.
Barry Manilow