Add Barry Manilow to the list of celebrities that are now friends of Dennis and Judi.

Dennis and Judi Interview Barry manilow on NJ1015
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The legendary singer joined Dennis and Judi at the start of the 1 o'clock hour today. Barry is a very busy man as of late. From sold-out concerts where he raises money to go towards musical instruments for local school districts, to a new musical that he and Bruce Sussman have written entitled "Harmony - A New Musical" which will be opening in September 2013 and he also garnered his 50th Top 40 hit on the Adult Contemporary Chart with his Christmas hit "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."  Locally, Barry Manilow will be performing at the NJPAC in Newark on August 2nd & 4th.

Judi was so excited to talk to one one her all-time favorite singers, that she actually took a picture of the screener software that had Barry Manilow's name on it.

Barry Manilow on Air with Dennis and Judi on NJ1015
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If you missed the interview this afternoon you can listen to the interview in 4 parts in the audio players below.

Segment 1

Dennis and Judi discuss Barry Manilow's upcoming shows and the NJPAC center in Newark.

Segment 2

Dennis and Judi ask Barry Manilow about his favorite song and his relationship with record producer Clive Davis.

Segment 3

Barry Manilow discusses where he thinks his career may have gone without Clive Davis and how things could have been different for him and also how success can affect people differently.

Segment 4

In the final segment, Judi tries to get Barry to sing a special song for her when he performs at the NJPAC in Newark and Barry Manilow talks about his life growing up.

Remember, if you are a huge "Fanilow," make sure you get your tickets to see him live, performing at the NJPAC Center in Newark on August 2nd and 4th. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

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