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who wrote i write the songs that make the whole world sing
I Write the Songs is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston.
when was the song I write the songs written
I Write the Songs is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975.
who made the song I write the songs popular
I Write the Songs is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston in 1975 but made famous by Barry Manilow.

Question: how did manilow's version do on the charts
Self-contained rewrite: how did manilow's version of I write the songs do on the charts