Barry Manilow: 'Fans really celebrated my marriage'

I like to close the door when I get home and you can only come in if I invite you in.

Legendary Grammy Award winner, Barry Manilow, has sold over 85 million albums world-wide and is back with his 30th studio album.

Barry joined Lorraine in an exclusive ITV Daytime interview and spoke about the longevity of his career and that he owes everything to his fans. He said: "I have amazing fans, I wouldn't be here without them."

Since his debut album release in the 1970's, Barry's songs have spanned generations with the likes of Take That and Westlife having hits with Barry covers. Barry joked: "When I started off in the 1800s... "

From the first moment I got on stage, they were with me. They didn't mind that I was terrible. I didn't know what to do with my legs!

Barry was always reluctant to take centre stage, having worked comfortably outside of the spotlight for many years. He goes as far to suggest that he wasn't very good when he first started out but that his fans have been there with him every step of the way.

It wouldn't have been any other way. They're always there for me.

A famously private man, Barry recently confirmed his sexuality and marriage to his long-term partner Gary and was overjoyed with the positive response from his fans. They really celebrated his married and were 'so supportive' but, as Barry says himself, 'it wouldn't have been any other way. They're always there for me,' but did admit that he's found the recent fascination with his private life and all of that attention 'creepy'.

Barry's new album, This Is My Town: Songs of New York is Barry's love letter to the amazing city that he calls home. He says that even though he wasn't born there, he's a true New Yorker at heart.

I'm not touring anymore. 40 somewhat years of room service... no more

Although Barry is no longer touring, joking that '40 somewhat years of room service' has taken it's toll, he did add fuel to the rumour that he may possibly be coming to 'Britain in September next year' as well as four 'big nights' in the USA. Let's hope so!

This Is My Town: Songs of New York is out now.