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I have loved Barry Manilow since high school. I loved seeing his pups. <3

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I remember reading about Bagel in the pages of 16 Magazine! I was a big Manilow fan, and he was a perfect teenage crush; he seemed friendly, warm, and those songs... I was just thinking about him and humming "Can't Smile Without You" this morning, likely due to the documentary on Clive Davis we watched the other night. In it, Manilow--after a string of hit songs chosen by Davis--says, "You turned me into Andy Williams." LOL!! I still love Barry, and yay Bagel and Biscuit!

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We must protect Barry Manilow at all costs

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Thank you! I have been a huge Barry Manilow fan since I was 10 years old and Copacabana first came out. I always loved that he loved dogs too. When I live in Alaska, I would sing Copacabana out loud on the trails to let the bears know we were there. Never had a run-in! Thanks for a great story!

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This was such an unexpected treat! Thanks!

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Bagel as a puppy! 🐶😍

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When in doubt ask the Playboy advisor. What a life in music, love and of course, what a life with dogs.

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No idea who this guy is (sorry, I'm French, that may explain? Also, I have a very poor music culture) but I really loved this newsletter

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sorry but i can’t imagine anybody not knowing barry manilow regardless of nationality! 😱😱

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Suddenly, all of Barry Manilow's music sounds sweeter. If he loves beagles, he must be a good bloke. 😃

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Wonderful! Love this background story, Iove Bette, love Bagel, love Biscuit, love Barry etc!

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My sisters and I just saw him in concert this sunmer and his was wonderful!! Best concert ever!!

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I just shared a link to this post to the Dogs & Books Yappy Hour Facebook group. Teresa McElhannon Rhyne, NY Times bestselling author, runs the group and loves beagles!

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