In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide
Cloudburst
Barry Manilow Lyrics
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Because my gal had turned me down.
Then we met and you can bet
I knew from the first, you were my love,
And that's when the old gray cloudburst.
My heart really flew, the day you caught my eye.
I hope that we two will never say "Good-bye."
Clouds of gray have silver linings
And that's when the old gray cloudburst.
Hey, baby
I'm gonna tell you 'bout your lovin'
And your kissn' and your huggin'
And your sweet turtle-dovin' pretty baby.
I won't be satisfied til I hear 'em play,
"Here comes the bride."
Listen to me baby and I don't mean maybe.
Listen to my story, it's terrifficly true.
I gotta find a way of telling
You that I really go for you.
I hope you really believe me baby
'cause I certainly do.
'Cause you're thrillin' me, you're really,
Really thrilling when you tell me
That you probably got a kind of crush on me,
That moves me, grooves me.
How divine can one woman be?
Well little darlin', you got me fallin'.
You got me goofy and gay.
I'm gonna get carried away.
Just think, you're gonna be mine someday.
Oh, let's spin a little,
Park a little, stop a little,
Spark a little, live a little, love a little,
Maybe turtle-dove a little baby.
Every time you hold me so near,
Nobody loves me like you, dear.
Let's stop a little, squeeze a little,
Probably maybe tease a little,
Try a little, sigh a little,
Maybe have to cry a little bit,
'cause to tell you the truth,
I'm gonna love you and that's it.
'Cause I love you baby,
Love you baby, love you baby, love you baby,
With all my heart.
Oh, listen to me while I say I let
A lot little ladies get away
Because I know, I know pretty baby, I know,
I know, pretty baby,
I know you're the one, yes you're the one.
I knew when I met you
What a break it was to get you.
When it's cloudy and gray and that's the worst.
How do you cause the cloud to burst?
You got to find a lover,
Find a lover, find a lover, find a lover.
If it's silvery under clouds of gray.
How do you chase the clouds away?
You gotta find a little girl
And make her love you a lot.
Don't ever leave unless you flip your
Lid and really want to ruin the plot.
Sounds easy does it?
Light as a breeze thru the trees.
Boy, how pleasant was it?
Pleasant as one summer day, boy.
It's so wonderful, what a love can do.
Look at what love has done for you.
Hey, I'm a lucky lover, lucky lover,
I got the love you should discover.
I was blue and I was always wearing a frown,
Because my gal had turned me down.
Then we met and you can bet
I knew from the first, You were my love,
And that's when the old gray cloudburst.
Take a look at me. Boy take another look,
Take another look, take another look,
Take another good, long, look at me.
Love opened my eyes and now I see,
Clouds of gray have silver linings
When they reverse. I found your love,
And that's when the old, gray, cloudburst.
That's when the old, gray, cloud burst!
The song Cloudburst by Barry Manilow is a love song that describes the power of love to transform one's life. The lyrics tell the story of a man who was sad and wearing a frown because his girlfriend had left him. However, when he met the woman he loved, the grey clouds of his life cleared away, and he found joy and happiness. The song describes the transformative power of love and how it has the ability to bring happiness and hope into people's lives.
The song goes on to describe the thrill and excitement of falling in love. The singer talks about his desire for his partner's love and affection, and how he hopes that they will be together forever. The lyrics are filled with positive energy, hope, and optimism, all of which are a reflection of the power of love. The lyrics encourage people to believe in love and to pursue it as it has the power to transform their lives for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
I was blue and I was always wearing a frown
I was sad and visibly upset because my girlfriend rejected me
Because my gal had turned me down.
My romantic partner said no to me.
Then we met and you can bet I knew from the first, you were my love
When we first met, I instantly knew that you were the one for me.
And that's when the old gray cloudburst.
That's when everything changed for the better, and I felt immense joy and happiness.
My heart really flew, the day you caught my eye.
I felt exhilarated and energized when you first caught my attention.
I hope that we two will never say "Good-bye."
I really hope that our relationship will never come to an end.
Clouds of gray have silver linings When they reverse.
Even difficult times have positive aspects that can be found if you look hard enough.
I found your love And that's when the old gray cloudburst.
I experienced immense joy and happiness when I found love with you.
I'm gonna tell you 'bout your lovin', And your kissn' and your huggin',
I want to talk to you about how much I enjoy your affection and intimacy.
And your sweet turtle-dovin' pretty baby.
I appreciate how loving and affectionate you are with me.
I won't be satisfied til I hear 'em play, "Here comes the bride."
I won't be satisfied until I marry you.
Listen to me baby and I don't mean maybe.
I want you to listen to what I have to say, and I want you to take me seriously.
Listen to my story, it's terrifficly true.
What I'm telling you is absolutely true and honest.
I gotta find a way of telling You that I really go for you.
I need to find a way to express how much I like and care about you.
I hope you really believe me baby 'cause I certainly do.
I hope you trust that I am sincere because I am.
'Cause you're thrillin' me, you're really, Really thrilling when you tell me That you probably got a kind of crush on me, That moves me, grooves me.
I feel ecstatic and excited when you tell me you have feelings for me.
How divine can one woman be?
I think you're amazing and wonderful beyond words.
Well little darlin', you got me fallin'
My romantic feelings for you are growing stronger every day.
You got me goofy and gay.
You make me feel giddy with happiness and joy.
I'm gonna get carried away.
I'm so in love with you, I may get overly excited.
Just think, you're gonna be mine someday.
I'm so happy to know that you're going to be mine in the future.
Oh, let's spin a little, Park a little, stop a little, Spark a little, live a little, love a little, Maybe turtle-dove a little baby.
Let's enjoy each other's company and do fun things together.
Every time you hold me so near, Nobody loves me like you, dear.
When you hold me close, I feel so loved and cherished.
Let's stop a little, squeeze a little, Probably maybe tease a little, Try a little, sigh a little, Maybe have to cry a little bit, 'cause to tell you the truth, I'm gonna love you and that's it.
Let's bond and have fun by engaging in playful and affectionate activities. Even if things get tough, I will always love you.
'Cause I love you baby, Love you baby, love you baby, love you baby, With all my heart.
I love you dearly and completely with all my heart.
Oh, listen to me while I say I let A lot little ladies get away Because I know, I know pretty baby, I know, I know, pretty baby, I know you're the one, yes you're the one.
I passed up many other women because I knew deep down that you were the one for me.
I knew when I met you What a break it was to get you.
I feel so grateful and lucky to have found you when I did.
When it's cloudy and gray and that's the worst. How do you cause the cloud to burst?
When times are tough, how do you make everything better?
You got to find a lover, Find a lover, find a lover, find a lover.
Finding a person to love and be loved by makes everything better.
If it's silvery under clouds of gray. How do you chase the clouds away?
When there's a positive aspect to a difficult situation, how do you make the negative aspects go away?
You gotta find a little girl And make her love you a lot.
You need to find someone who loves you deeply and cherish her.
Don't ever leave unless you flip your Lid and really want to ruin the plot.
Don't ever leave, unless you really want to hurt me and ruin our relationship.
Sounds easy does it? Light as a breeze thru the trees.
On paper, it sounds straightforward and easy.
Boy, how pleasant was it? Pleasant as one summer day, boy.
It was so lovely and enjoyable; almost as nice as a summer day.
It's so wonderful, what a love can do. Look at what love has done for you.
Love can truly change and improve someone's life.
Hey, I'm a lucky lover, lucky lover, I got the love you should discover.
I'm grateful and fortunate to have found such an amazing love, and others should strive to have it.
Take a look at me. Boy take another look, Take another look, take another look, Take another good, long, look at me.
Look closely at me and see how much I love and care for you.
Love opened my eyes and now I see, Clouds of gray have silver linings When they reverse.
Love has made me see the best in tough situations and has changed my perspective.
I found your love, And that's when the old gray cloudburst. That's when the old gray cloud burst!
I experienced immense joy and happiness when I found love with you, which felt like everything coming together perfectly.
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., EASTWICK MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY T HARRIS, JON CARL HENDRICKS, LEROY KIRKLAND
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