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"
Watch these videos to hear the contrast between the original rock-inspired version and the famous ballad version:
: Scott English admitted he fabricated the dog story to get a pestering reporter off the phone.