Could It Be Magic was a song written and released by Barry Manilow on his first album, self titled Barry Manilow I in 1973. Due to its success, it was released as a single in 1975 where it reached #6 in the United States. Barry Manilow Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus in Brooklyn, New York on June 17, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter best known for his hit recordings I Write The Songs, Mandy and Copacabana (At The Copa). Manilow dominated the soft rock scene in the 1970s with a string... Barry Manilow I was originally the first studio album by Barry Manilow , released as Barry Manilow in 1973, then re-mixed and re-released as Barry Manilow I in 1975. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...