At 80 years old, Barry Manilow's career is thriving with a Las Vegas residency, sold-out shows at Radio City and the London Palladium, a Broadway musical, and a top 15 adult contemporary charting of his cover of “All I Want for Christmas”. Delving into his past, Manilow recounted his early days accompanying a then-unknown Bette Midler at the Continental Baths, a venue known for its gay clientele. He recently spoke about the weight of hiding his sexuality, saying “it was a burden” and explaining that he feared coming out might end his career.
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Barry Manilow says hiding his sexuality was a ‘burden’: ‘Didn’t want my career to go away’ https://t.co/h8bGCkbTKy https://t.co/QFXcKiiqze
Barry Manilow says hiding his sexuality was a 'burden': 'Didn't want my career to go away' https://t.co/l4RU3Y80wS
Barry Manilow reflected on the struggles of staying closeted for most of his life because he “didn’t want my career to go away" More: https://t.co/mmHsqLpp7H https://t.co/mmHsqLpp7H
Barry Manilow says "it was a burden" to keep his sexuality a secret https://t.co/rxcCev8VXw
Barry Manilow delves into his past and his unusual start playing accompaniment for a then-unknown Bette Midler at the Continental Baths — a gay bathhouse where men watched the show in towels and then had sex in an “orgy room" https://t.co/VsfAwpqefQ
Barry Manilow’s career is busier than ever, with a Las Vegas residency, sold out runs at Radio City and the London Palladium, a musical on Broadway and a top 15 song on the adult contemporary charts with his cover of “All I Want for Christmas” https://t.co/M9wQ1XDzAC
Looks Like He Made It: Barry Manilow at 80 https://t.co/NCA7uSuCHF