It is not hyperbole to say that Melissa Manchester is a living legend. As a singer/songwriter, actress, activist and Grammy winning multi-hyphenate, Melissa has been persistently chasing the successful engagement of her heart and spirit for her entire life.

In this episode of The Tom & Mickey Show, Melissa takes us back to her first gigs as a Harlette performing with Bette Midler at the legendary Continental Baths to the stories behind writing some of her most famous songs.

We’re so grateful for Melissa’s friendship, for her presence in our lives and for her continued journey to make the world a better place through her music and her exquisite soul. Wherever there is Melissa Manchester, there is Good News.

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The Tom & Mickey Show is produced through the eyes (and ears) of love by Director & Editor extraordinaire: Stephen Penta https://www.instagram.com/thepenta

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 - Intro Montage
• 02:53 - 551 Performances in 51 Cities Of "Funny Girl"
• 06:25 - Melissa's TWENTY FIFTH ALBUM - RE:VIEW
• 09:01 - A Creative Idea Insists To Be Expressed
• 11:57 - Writing "Til We Remember Who We Are"
• 13:43 - "Would You Consider Writing A Concierto?"
• 15:35 - Hair As Art. Becoming A Village Elder
• 17:52 - Growing Up In A Festive Version Of Normal
• 20:20 - How Do You Get To Sesame Street? - From PA To Singing With The Muppets
• 22:53 - Starting Out: An Organic Community And Jingle Writing
• 24:53 - Barry Manilow & An Introduction To Bette Midler
• 26:16 - Bette Midler & The Harlettes Premier At The Continental Baths
• 29:59 - A Life Changing Chance Meeting With Carole Bayer Sager
• 33:23 - We Have To Talk About Peter Allen
• 35:04 - Love Don't Need A Reason, Love Is Never A Crime
• 36:38 - The 5 Years I Don't Remember: Recording Don't Cry Out Loud
• 42:06 - The Last Time I Talked To Peter Allen - The Ballad Of Legs Diamond
• 45:25 - An Artist Lives In Chapters & Its Reflected In The Art
• 46:48 - Play Us Out With Some Good News