Barry Manilow Quotes

You 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 Manilow

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• You 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 Manilow
  • Kids
  • American
  • You