Mandy
Barry Manilow · Live In London (With The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra) [2012]
Shadows of a man, a face through a window
Crying in the night, the night goes into
Morning, just another day, happy people pass my way
Looking in their eyes, I see a memory
I never realized how happy you made me
Oh Mandy, well you came and you gave without taking
But I sent you away, oh Mandy
Well, you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you today, oh Mandy
I'm standing on the edge of time
I've walked away when love was mine
Caught up in a world of uphill climbing
The tears are in my mind, and nothing is rhyming
Oh Mandy, well you came and you gave without taking
But I sent you away, oh Mandy
Well, you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you today, oh Mandy
Yesterday's a dream, I face the morning
Crying on a breeze, the pain is calling
Oh Mandy, well you came and you gave without taking
But I sent you away, oh Mandy
Well, you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you today
Oh Mandy, you came and you gave without taking
But I sent you away, oh Mandy
You kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you
Mandy
Barry Manilow's 'Mandy' remains one of the most recognizable ballads in pop music history. Originally released on the album Barry Manilow II, the track became an instant classic, defining Manilow's signature style of lush orchestration and emotive vocal delivery. The song's enduring appeal has cemented its place in his extensive discography, often serving as a centerpiece for his live performances. This particular recording features Manilow accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, offering a grand, symphonic interpretation that highlights the song's dramatic scope. While the original studio version established the hit, this live arrangement showcases the artist's ability to adapt his material for large-scale orchestral settings, reinforcing his status as a master of the pop ballad genre.