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
Have I Told You Lately
Barry Manilow Lyrics
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Have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you that there's no one above you?
You fill my heart with gladness,take away all my sadness,
Ease my troubles that's what you do.
Oh, the morning sun in all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort too.
Ease my troubles that's what you do.
There's a love that's divine,
And it's yours and it's mine
And it shines like the sun.
And at the end of the day,
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one.
[Chorus]
There's a love that's divine,
And it's yours and it's mine,
And it shines like the sun.
And at the end of the day,
We should give thanks and pray
To the one. To the one.
[Chorus]
You fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness,
Ease my troubles, that's what you do.
Barry Manilow's song "Have I Told You Lately" is a beautiful love song that expresses the singer's feelings to his beloved. In the chorus, the singer confesses that he loves his partner and that there is nobody else above them. The partner seems to bring joy and happiness to the singer's life and helps him forget his troubles. The chorus is a testament to the importance of expressing love and gratitude in a relationship. The song's upbeat melody and catchy lyrics make it a perfect love song for any couple.
The verses of the song talk about the sun rising and how it brings hope and comfort. The singer believes that his partner brings laughter and happiness to his life, making everything better. The singer talks about the divine love between him and his partner, which shines like the sun. The overall theme of the song is about the power of love and how it can make everything in life better. It's a reminder to tell the ones we love how much they mean to us every chance we get.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you?
I want to remind you that I deeply love and care for you.
Have I told you that there's no one above you?
You are the most important person in my life and nothing else compares to you.
You fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness,
Being with you brings joy to my life and helps me overcome my troubles and sorrows.
Ease my troubles, that's what you do.
You have a special ability to alleviate my problems and make everything better.
Oh, the morning sun in all it's glory
The beauty and warmth of the morning sun is a perfect metaphor for the happiness and comfort you bring to my life.
Greets the day with hope and comfort too.
Just as the sun brings light and hope to the world, you bring me hope and comfort every day.
You fill my life with laughter, somehow you make it better,
Your presence in my life brings happiness and laughter, and makes my life better in countless ways.
There's a love that's divine,
Our love is special and beyond this world, almost spiritual in nature.
And it's yours and it's mine
Our love belongs to us and no one else, it's a bond that only we share.
And it shines like the sun.
Our love is bright and radiant, like the sun itself.
And at the end of the day, we should give thanks and pray,
We should always be grateful for our love and the happiness it brings, and offer up thanks and prayers for it.
To the one, to the one.
We should be thankful to the one who brought us together and gave us this love.
Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marguerite Monnot, Geoffrey Parsons, Edith Piaf
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