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

For years, an urban legend persisted that the song was about a favorite dog.

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" For years, an urban legend persisted that the

Watch these videos to hear the contrast between the original rock-inspired version and the famous ballad version: For years, an urban legend persisted that the

: Manilow’s version omitted two lines from the fourth verse: "Riding on a country bus / No one even noticed us" . The Myth of the Dog For years, an urban legend persisted that the