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Barry Manilow on 'Good Morning America: New songs from '15 Minutes'
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On Wednesday (June 15), Barry Manilow released his first album of new material since 2001. "15 Minutes" is a concept album -- telling the story of a singer who experiences the highs and lows of the fame machine. "I've been having a lot of success with the cover songs," says Manilow, who has been releasing a steady stream of greatest hits albums for the past decade, "but I missed writing, so that's what [15 Minutes] is."
"These days, it seems to be more magnified than ever," Manilow tells ABC News. "Especially with reality shows like 'American Idol.' These young people get fame out of the blue, and I've been there, and it is difficult to handle when it hits you at any time."
In another recent interview, Manilow said the idea from the album occurred to him when Britney Spears was in the midst of her public meltdown. "Is this the price of fame?" he wondered.
Manilow performed one of his new songs on Wednesday's "Good Morning America":
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Is he married yet? Can't believe no one's snatched him up yet.
Just how much plastic surgery has that man had?
If had or not plastic surgery its his problem...he wants to made with his life all he wants...look at hem well..listen,hear truogh your heart..do you have it,sensibility,humild,charism.sense of humor,charities causes,...all this and much more its barry manilow,the best singir,showman,musician.and tec of all times..so please stop critics,its enoguh...barry your fans are with you now and forever,love you,and please keep singing
Barry please clear your gravelly throat so we can hear your pretty voice...