On this episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, host Harrison Sheckler sits down with GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester for a heartfelt conversation spanning her extraordinary five-decade career. From her chart-topping hits like “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” to her celebrated work on stage in Funny Girl, Melissa shares stories that shaped her as an artist and human being.
Melissa opens up about her upbringing in a classical household, her father’s influence as a bassoonist with the Metropolitan Opera, and how these roots inspired her first piano concerto Awake, debuting with pianist Jeffrey Biegel. She also reflects on reimagining her classic songs for her 25th album RE:VIEW, collaborating with legends like Dolly Parton and Kenny Loggins, and the power of music to connect, heal, and inspire.
This episode is a masterclass in creativity, resilience, and the enduring magic of song.
🎧 Listen now and immerse yourself in Melissa’s remarkable journey.
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