Over the decades, Manilow has sold more than 85 million records worldwide, earned a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony Award, and become one of the best-selling artists of all time. But there was a period when critics weren't nearly as enthusiastic about his success.
In a 2015 interview with Palm Springs Life, Manilow recalled the moment Sinatra unexpectedly came to his defense during the height of his commercial breakthrough.
Then came Sinatra's famous assessment: "He's next."
"And then, out of nowhere, Mr. Sinatra said that beautiful thing, 'He's next,'" he recalled. "And it just … well, I was very, very grateful that happened."
Manilow also shared a touching memory involving Sinatra's widow, Barbara Sinatra. During a visit to her home, he played her his recording of "Violets for Your Furs," a song Sinatra famously recorded in the 1950s.
The numbers suggest Sinatra's prediction was remarkably accurate. Manilow has recorded 51 Top 40 hits on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, including 13 No. 1 singles, and remains one of the most successful recording artists of his generation. He is also tied for 15th all time with 13 platinum albums in the United States, putting him alongside some of music's biggest names.
"My voice. I don't know whether it's coming back," Manilow said. "I did my first sound check about a month ago, and I didn't sound like me at all. I just couldn't believe that. That it's over."
"I can't wait to get back," he said. "I'm in great shape. I'm ready to go. I just hope my voice is. If I sound good, that would be just great. I really don't want to cry on stage, but I don't know whether I'll be able to hold that back this time."
As he celebrates his 83rd birthday today, Frank Sinatra's famous two-word prediction looks more accurate than ever.
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