Barry Manalo Still Breaking Records at 80 Years Old

TLDRBarry Manalo, aged 80, continues to make music and break records. With over 85 million records sold and the title of most performances by an artist at Radio City, Manalo is still going strong. He feels excited every time he walks out on stage and never expected to have a career in music. Despite coming from a background where nobody pursued music or theater, Manalo made a name for himself and his music. He doesn't know when a song will be a hit, but he writes them and hopes they resonate with people. Manalo also shares a surprising story of a song that he never thought would be played on the radio but became a hit at a disco. He has no plans to slow down, with a London residency and Arena tour planned for the summer. Manalo is grateful for the audience that continues to enjoy his performances and says he will keep going until he can't do it anymore.

Key insights

Barry Manalo, aged 80, continues to make music and break records.

Manalo has sold over 85 million records.

Manalo holds the record for the most performances by an artist at Radio City.

Manalo never expected to have a career in music.

Manalo shares a surprising story of a song that became a hit at a disco.

Q&A

How many records has Barry Manalo sold?

—Barry Manalo has sold over 85 million records.

What is Barry Manalo's biggest accomplishment?

—Barry Manalo holds the record for the most performances by an artist at Radio City.

Did Barry Manalo ever expect to have a career in music?

—No, Barry Manalo never expected to have a career in music.

What is one surprising story about Barry Manalo's music career?

—Barry Manalo shares a surprising story of a song that became a hit at a disco.

Does Barry Manalo have any upcoming plans or tours?

—Yes, Barry Manalo has a London residency and Arena tour planned for the summer.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Barry Manalo, aged 80, is breaking records and still making music.

00:08Manalo holds the record for the most performances at Radio City.

00:24Manalo shares a surprising story of a song that became a hit at a disco.

00:43Barry Manalo has sold over 85 million records.

01:20Barry Manalo has a London residency and Arena tour planned for the summer.

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