Barry Manilow is a Ron Paul supporter!

I'm pretty sure Manilow also donated to Obama, Clinton, and Edwards.

If you are reading this Mr. Manilow, I thank you very much for supporting the cause of true American liberty.

Now....I don't suppose you'd consider creating a television commercial with Dr. Paul would you?...and air it many times in New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina?

"I Write the Songs" was actually written by the Beach Boys' Bruce Johnston as a tribute to Brian Wilson. Barrry was one of 3 artists to record the song in the mid 70's. I haven't heard the David Cassidy or Captain & Tennille versions.

Sam Marsh
Musician
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Hey, you celebrity followers, here's a list of famous Libertarians that you can start working on:

http://www.theadvocates.o...

Let's get them added to the roster!

....good catch Texas! I've wondered when some entertainment "notables" would show up and wondered if, perhaps, only those "established" would dare. Why? Well, look who owns the studios. My perception is that in Hollywood one has to "play the game" to a certain extent.

My husband is a fine musician and he once enlightened me about what exactly my perception, should be about highly successful musicians who have weathered the storms, reinvented themselves, and spanned decades and decades of popularity. I actually had said that I didn't particularly like Barry Manilow's arrangements. My husband appreciates artistry in all genres, longevity in the charts/crowd draw and, of course, decades of hit songs that now are paying large royalties as they are used in ads and re-arranged by new artists. Given that, Barry Manilow is genius and also seems to be a nice guy. With his endorsement and donating the maximum amount to the campaign, I add wise and courageous.

Folks, he is the first major high profile entertainer added to our ranks and while he undoubtedly will do it with little fanfare ( he protects his privacy), he did it, his name is on that donation, Texas Little El found it and shared it here. I join her in saying Thank you Mr. Manilow.

Beyond the above, Barry Manilow has sold millions and millions of records and continues to do so. He has a HUGE fan base. He garners respect from many. Ever heard "He Writes the Songs That Make The Whole World Sing?" He wrote that and hearing he contributed to Ron Paul makes me really happy. He deserves our respect.

I hope we will all celebrate these milestones together, & recognize that we span an enormous age range and, undoubtedly we do not all share the same musical tastes. Thank God. If we ever get to the place where there is no longer diversity in the arts, most likely we will all be on "soma" living in "Brave New World" and hardly displaying any uniqueness in our personalities. Vive La Difference in Ron Paul voters.)

We're *definitely* in big trouble with Steven Colbert now!! Only thing worse? An endorsement from BEARS!! ;)
JMR