The Barry Manilow - Lady Gaga Connection (VIDEO)

You might be surprised to learn that Barry Manilow's pre-performance ritual involves Lady Gaga music. He stopped by 'Rachael Ray' (weekdays, syndicated) and explained all.

"I gather with my band and my singers in our dressing room, and we turn up the music, like Lady Gaga, and jump around and get ourselves crazy so that when we walk on the stage, we're filled with energy." Yeah, she has that effect on us, too.

Watch the video after the jump.You might be surprised to learn that Barry Manilow's pre-performance ritual involves Lady Gaga music. He stopped by 'Rachael Ray' (weekdays, syndicated) and explained all. "I gather with my band and my singers in our dressing room, and we turn up the music, like Lady Gaga, and jump around and get ourselves crazy so that when we walk on the stage, we're filled with energy." Yeah, she has that effect on us, too.