“Something’s in the air” Barry Manilow is an American artist best known for such recordings as “I Write the Songs,” “Mandy,” “Weekend in New England” and “Copacabana.” Manilow’s career achievements include sales of more than 76 million records worldwide. In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously; a feat equalled only by Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being …