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Story summary
- Barry Manilow began as a musical accompanist for piano bar singers.
- He then started composing jingles for commercials.
- His first major assignment was a Dodge ad.
- In 1971, Manilow created a State Farm jingle for which he received $500.
- The State Farm jingle remains in use today, with variations by different singers but the same melody.
