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"I Write the Songs" is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston. Barry Manilow's version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1976 [3] after spending two weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart in December 1975. [4] It won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year and was nominated for Record of the Year in 1977. [4]
Bruce Arthur Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin; June 27, 1942) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who is a member of the Beach Boys. He also collaborated on many records with Terry Melcher (his bandmate in Bruce & Terry, the Rip Chords, and California Music) and composed the 1975 Barry Manilow hit, " I Write the Songs ".
I Sing the Songs (I Write the Songs) by Vera Lynn was written by Bruce Johnston and was first released by The Captain & Tennille in 1975. Vera Lynn released it on the album Thank You for the Music (I Sing the Songs) in 1979.
Bruce Johnston originally did Take It to Mexico (Tulsa County Blue), Pipeline, I Write the Songs, Disney Girls and other songs. Bruce Johnston wrote I Write the Songs, Tears in the Morning and Don't Be Scared.
Beach GirlBruce Johnston, Terry MelcherPat BooneAugust 19, 1964Brian Wilson, Bruce JohnstonJanuary 9, 1970June 3, 19711965Mike Love [US1], Bruce JohnstonFebruary 15, 1966- June 27, 1942
"I Write the Songs" is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 and made famous by Barry Manilow. Manilow's version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in January 1976 after spending two weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart in December 1975.
Listen to Vera (Original Television Soundtrack) by Ben Bartlett on Apple Music. 2019. 30 Songs. Duration: 1 hour, 12 minutes.
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