Did you know Barry Manilow did a swingin’ Vegas version of the song “My Favorite Things”? Sami's Christmas Hits (Jason Carr)Which brings us back to Barry Manilow. And boy does Barry’s version sizzle. Tell her, Alexa, play “My Favorite Things” by Barry Manilow. A few years back I interviewed Barry Manilow and I asked him about this particular song and arrangement.