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Today's Morning Edition music begins with "Brandy" by Scott English, which came out in 1972 and was a minor hit on the British charts. When Barry Manilow decided to cover the song, he changed the name so it wouldn't be confused with the hit song "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass.

Manilow's version of "Mandy" was No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts 40 years ago this week.  It would be his first hit and launch his career as a performer.

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Barry Manilow's version of "Mandy" was No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts 40 years ago this week.

Today's Morning Edition music begins with "Brandy" by Scott English which came out in 1972 and was a minor hit on the British charts. When Barry Manilow decided to cover the song, he changed the name so it wouldn't be confused with the hit song "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass.  Manilow's version of Mandy was number one on the U.S. pop charts 40 years ago this week.  It would be his first hit and launch his career as a performer.

Manilow hit 'Mandy' came from song called 'Brandy'

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