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11. Someone sent the song to Casey Kasem...

Wed Apr 8, 2015, 05:07 PM

Apr 2015

The name of the song was 'Brandy' but it was changed because of the song that was popular at the time it was sent in.

Casey Kasem explained that he couldn't play songs that had never been on the top 40, but a couple of years later he played the song as a tribute to the person who sent it in because it had been in the top 40.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Manilow

At least that's the story he told on the radio one week when I was listening to the top 40.

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Reports: Barry Manilow marries manager Garry Kief [View all] shenmue Apr 2015 OP

Best wishes to the happy couple. Arugula Latte Apr 2015 #1

Har, har Joanie Baloney Apr 2015 #3

*snort* Arugula Latte Apr 2015 #8

Here are the lyrcs yuiyoshida Apr 2015 #9

Someone sent the song to Casey Kasem... Blanks Apr 2015 #11

That must be some great dog! icymist Apr 2015 #16

The dog story apparently was just a flip comment one of the composers made to a reporter pinboy3niner Apr 2015 #18

I'm happy for him and his husband but I still don't like his music... CTyankee Apr 2015 #2

Umm, OK tkmorris Apr 2015 #4

Mazel Tov! Joanie Baloney Apr 2015 #6

since he is known for being a singer, it is fine to comment on his work Skittles Apr 2015 #13

Just for you. rug Apr 2015 #31

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Skittles Apr 2015 #34

The cure! rug Apr 2015 #37

OMG Skittles Apr 2015 #38

haaaa! 7962 Apr 2015 #29

I've been a fan of Barry's since 1974 Joanie Baloney Apr 2015 #5

A Fanilow! KamaAina Apr 2015 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #7

His music makes me grate my teeth but it's lyrical and well done. msanthrope Apr 2015 #10

I think you and I are almost uniquely opposite...and I don't mean anything bad by that. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2015 #14

You know, one of the best concerts I ever attended was Neil Diamond. He was simply great, and I msanthrope Apr 2015 #44

Oh, I admit I love his "Hello again." For personal reasons. It spoke to my life at one CTyankee Apr 2015 #48

"Ready to Take a Chance Again" (1978) was written by others, but he co-produced the recording. John1956PA Apr 2015 #22

But, he writes the songs that make the whole world sing jberryhill Apr 2015 #35

You know, I watched the whole thing through. nt msanthrope Apr 2015 #45

I loved it when he was on Family Guy... joeybee12 Apr 2015 #12

This one: Kingofalldems Apr 2015 #23

Thanks for that laugh! But what happened to Foghorn Leghorn? The clip stopped!!! 7962 Apr 2015 #30

He walked into KFC and Col. Sanders was waiting for him. Kingofalldems Apr 2015 #43

Blocked at work... joeybee12 Apr 2015 #32

Yes -- This is great! Love it! Thanks! LuckyLib Apr 2015 #40

That was hilarious... joeybee12 Apr 2015 #42

It's bad that as soon as I saw Manilow's name that's what I thought of. NuclearDem Apr 2015 #41

Aw, that's great. Phentex Apr 2015 #15

much happiness to the couple! :) nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #19

Blessings! Raine1967 Apr 2015 #20

Looks Like They Made It progressoid Apr 2015 #21

Bwahahaha! valerief Apr 2015 #26

Thread winner malaise Apr 2015 #36

What's sad is that he had to hide it all those years johnnysad Apr 2015 #24

Congrats. I can imagine all the fundie ladies who are "shocked" to learn he's gay. nt valerief Apr 2015 #25

My grandma called it years ago. "He's not interested in 'us' I don't think." ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #33

After the complete and utter shock over Liberace? jberryhill Apr 2015 #46

That Douglas-Damon movie was a filthy liberal conspiracy. valerief Apr 2015 #47

Good for him!!! GoCubsGo Apr 2015 #27

I wish them a long and happy life together. Warpy Apr 2015 #28

Contrary to the assertion... DonViejo Apr 2015 #39