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Barry Manilow Puts a Cork in It
- Posted on Apr 5th 2007 7:00AM by David Sprague

Pretty much every time we hear 'I Write the Songs' ooze its way over a sound system -- an occurrence that's common enough to make us wonder why we hang out in the sort of places we do -- we wish we could tell Barry Manilow to put a cork in it. So imagine our surprise when we discovered that the slush-proffering balladeer has done just that -- by slapping his name on a new line of wines that he's peddling through his Web site.
Manilow's merlot -- not to mention his zinfandel and chardonnay -- fetches around twenty bucks a bottle, a bargain when you consider how much cheese he's thrown our way for free over the years. For those unwilling to push the limits of the "what happens at the Copacabana stays at the Copacabana" theory, Manilow is also pushing some herbal teas bearing his moniker, but where's the fun in that?Speaking of Cheesy ... The 10 Cheesiest Commercial Songs
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Good for you Barry. I am going to buy a few bottles of your wine. Objectors out there eat your hearts out. Not only does he have enormous talent but he also is willing to try something new. I say good for you, BM.
April 16 2007 at 6:12 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySome of these Manilow wines have been available for over a year, and I've tried several. The Pinot Grigio was unremarkable, but the cabernet was surprisingly rich and complex. The Zinfandel is not the typical light fruity drink at all. Instead, it's a dry, dark red, rather peppery and high in tannins. It reminded me of the dark Zin from Elyse wineries.
April 09 2007 at 11:25 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI make the wine that makes the whole world drink.
I make the wine that's white and red and pink.
I make the wine with good vanilla oak ...
I make the wine, and that's no joke.
This news makes my 10 year AA medallion
all the more meaningful.
I love Barry Manilow! He's a great guy,a talented guy and a very positive human being.I wish him continued success(If I liked wine,I'd buy some myself)
April 08 2007 at 10:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySo Barely Man-enough has gotten into the wine-making business? Hopefully he'll be successful, and finally get out music.
April 08 2007 at 9:06 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI think Barry is GREAT go Barry all the best to you.
April 08 2007 at 7:35 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replynot for nothing, but for all you complainers - no one is forcing you to buy his wine, or his pillowcases, or even his albums for that matter. it isnt any worse than j-lo's clothing line or britney spears' perfume line or anything else that comes out with the sole purpose of making profit for today's artists, if you can call them that. he's been around for decades and people still not only listen to his music but also still see him live, and let me tell you he puts on a pretty damn good show. can't say that for too many of today's artists, can you? in 30 years, where's the black eyed peas or the pussycat dolls gonna be? i think that's all the argument that needs to be made. good for you barry!
April 08 2007 at 1:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replybarry, sell the wine! good for you! i love barry mannilow he's the greatest and if so many ppl want to put "a cork" in his music why does he sell so many records? and omg so many celebreties have their names on crap...why is it so suprising and your picking on barry for doing it?
April 08 2007 at 1:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLet's look at the facts here.. Barry is rolling in dough.. doesn't need the money so must be doing it for the pleasure of it. Who in the world is David Sprague???.. anyone have a clue?. .What has he done? After he can match Barry's annual earnings, and or infinite talent... then he can say whatever he likes.. and will have my attention.. but until then, people who live in glass closets.. shouldn't throw stones.
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