I've trying to think of what to say about Barry, I am a 52 year old, single female. I had a choir director in high school that first introduced me to Barry. My choir director thought that Barry was the greatest composer, musician and singer of modern times. He held him in high esteem because "musically he was the total package". I remember coming back to high school to visit and hearing "One Voice" blasting at full volume in the choir room. I thought that I too would be a singer and was studying vocal music at Western IL University.
I've always admired Barry and was always very anxious to hear every new album no matter the concept, twist or turn. There was always a gem or two or three on each and every album. I have them all and can sing along with all the lyrics. It is very comforting to have all these "friends" in good and bad times. Thank you Barry and all your lyricists for all the gifts you have given to the world. As long as we all live, you too will live on.
Thanks you again. May God Bless everyone who helps you and keeps you going as we love every moment of it.
Chris