TOP FIVE BEST HITS OF BARRY MANILOW

Today, we are going to have a throwback. I am listing down five of my favorite songs from one of my favorite artists of all time ~ Barry Manilow. Manilow is considered as one of the best selling artists of all time as he sold more than 80 million records worldwide. He is also known for his writings and arranging music for various artists including Dionne Warwick and Bette Midler.  Listed below are five of my personal favorites from Barry Manilow. Enjoy!

TOP FIVE BEST HITS OF BARRY MANILOW

Author's Note : This entry is listed subjectively. 

TOP 5 BEST HIT OF BARRY MANILOW

"I CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU"

The song was initially recorded by The Carpenters in 1976 but Barry Manilow's rendition became more recognized. The version was used in various films including Four Weddings and  a Funeral, Deuce Bigalow, Unconditional Love and Hell Boy 2. The song also reached the number one chart in Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.

TOP 4 BEST HIT OF BARRY MANILOW

"I WRITE THE SONGS"

Contrary to its title, the song was originally written by Bruce Johnston and is popularized by Barry Manilow. It reached number one spot in Billboard and spent two consecutive weeks. It also won a Grammy for Song of the Year and is nominated for Record of the Year. Interestingly, the "I" in the song is being referred to God and that songs come from the spirit of creativity in all of us.

TOP 3 BEST HIT OF BARRY MANILOW

"SOMEWHERE DOWN THE ROAD"

The song was recorded by Manilow in 1981. The song was a moderate success reaching #21 in Billboard Hot 100 but the impact here in the Philippines. It captures the taste of the Filipino and it has been recorded by various local artists most notably Nina , Roselle Nava and Martin Nievera.

TOP 2 BEST HIT OF BARRY MANILOW

"I MADE IT THROUGH THE RAIN"

I Made it Through The Rain is such a very uplifting and empowering song about someone who managed to survive all his trials in life. The song was also a moderate success and the single is part of the hits included in his album Barry. It peaked at #10 in Billboard Hot 100 and # 4 in Adult Contemporary chart.

THE BEST HIT OF BARRY MANILOW

"WEEKEND IN NEW ENGLAND"

Here's one of my favorite ballads of all time. Weekend In New England reached the number one spot in Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at number ten in Billboard Hot 100. Interestingly, the title has never been mentioned in the song but it follows a story of a guy who fell in love and had an affair in New England. In response to the song, Reba McEntire also released a song entitled "Whoever's in New England". as sung by the wife of a philandering husband who has an ongoing affair with someone in New England.
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Other Notable songs popularized by Barry Manilow include "Mandy", "Could It Be Magic", "Copacobana", "If I Should Love Again", and "Even Now". How about you? What's your favorite Barry Manilow's Songs?

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TOP FIVE GREATEST LONDON ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT

London is probably one of the places on earth that everyone wishes to visit. It is known for being one of the top tourists destinations of all time due to its wonderful scenery, various attractions (modern and historical) and a whole lot more. If I will be given a chance to list down all the places I would like to visit someday, I will personally include London on top of my list. I haven't been in London yet but if i will, these are the places  or attractions that I would like to put on my list. Listed below are five of the greatest attractions from London. This entry is listed subjectively.

TOP FIVE GREATEST LONDON ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT

TOP 5 GREATEST LONDON ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT

"MADAME TUSSAUDS"

I'm sure some of you would rather include the Westminster Abbey or other historical museums in London but I personally want to visit Madame Tussauds the most. I'm so intrigued how highly realistic their wax statues are. It is one of the major tourist attractions in London which showcases a wide range of waxworks or different celebrities and high profile personalities including historical and royal figures, movie stars, sports icons and a whole lot more. We may not be able to meet these personalities in real life but at least we managed to see their replicas which looks exactly like them. 

TOP 4 GREATEST LONDON ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT

"NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"

What makes Natural History Museum more distinctive and superb than other museums in London are the gigantic collection of the tallest and biggest and rarest animal in history and yes, we are referring to dinosaurs. The museum is well known for the exhibition of dinosaur skeleton and more. What makes it even more interesting is the fact that there is no admission fees here and it is definitely a win-win to travelers who are on a tight budget. 

TOP 3 GREATEST LONDON ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT

"BUCKINGHAM PALACE"

If you want to experience the royalty, then Buckingham Palace is definitely something you might want to consider. They said that the state rooms are being opened for public viewing as a part of their Summer's opening. This allows you to view the Royal Collections including their impressive artworks and display and other highly expensive furniture. Another interesting attraction of the said place is the so-called Changing of the Guards, a ceremony that usually takes place in a daily basis. 

TOP 2 GREATEST LONDON ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT

"ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL"

St Paul Cathedral is one of the most notable attraction in London which is known for its superb English Baroque style of architecture. The dome is said to be one of the biggest and highest dome in the world. It is also known for some of the famous events that occurred and held in the cathedral including the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, the royal jubilees and more. 

THE GREATEST LONDON ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT

"TOWER OF LONDON"

The list of London Attractions will not be completed without the famous Tower of London. It is considered as one the world's famous buildings. It is famous in so many ways. First of all, it is known for its magnificent architecture and secondly, it is also known for its mystery. I remember watching "Scariest Places on Earth" and they put Tower of London in one of the list of haunted buildings.  In addition to that, the Tower is also located near the famous Tower Bridge too. 

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With all these magnificent and spectacular Attractions, it is not really surprising why London has become one of the world's best tourist destinations. Of course, traveling the entire place is not enough for one day so you might consider booking a hotel or better yet renting an apartment.  There are actually a lot of London Apartments that you can avail for your family or friends. In case that you are looking for a nice place, then you might consider dealing with Robert and Polly Arnold. They are both Londoners who has a business that caters services that allows the tourists or entrepreneurs to find the best and the most suitable London Apartments according to their budget and needs. Whether you are looking for an establishment or apartment to stay for a short term or long term, they can absolutely help you in so many ways. 

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Other Notable Attractions include the newly opened Harry Potter Museum, The London Eye, British Museum and more. How about you? Have you ever wanted to visit London? If you did, feel free to share us your experiences or any place that is not included in the list that you want to recommend.