Brandy - Scott English (original Version Of Mandy - Barry Manilow) [ 2027 ]

: It became Barry Manilow's first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1975.

Before it became Barry Manilow’s career-launching ballad, "" began its life as a faster-paced rock-pop track titled " Brandy ," written and recorded by American musician Scott English in 1971 . While English’s version was a top 20 hit in the UK, it was Manilow’s reimagining that turned it into a global classic. The Evolution from "Brandy" to "Mandy" : It became Barry Manilow's first #1 hit

: The song found a new generation of fans in 2003 when the Irish boyband Westlife released their version, reaching #1 in the UK. reaching #1 in the UK.