Barry Manilow did not think 'Copacabana' would be a hit

Barry Manilow recalled how he initially didn't think one of his most iconic songs would be a hit.

During an interview with NBC News, the 80-year-old singer explained that he "never" knows when a song he creates will become a success.

"I just write them. And if I'm lucky, I make a great record out of it. And that's it. That's all I know," Manilow said.

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Manilow was then asked to name a song that...