I'll own up to it. I enjoy Barry Manilow as much as I do Green Day and Guns N Roses! And, I know I'll catch a lot of flack from *ALL* sides for this: Barry belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
I have loved him since early 70's and I am 82 now..and I play his cd's and sing along. Most of his love songs make me tear up because he reminds me of the love of my life and a lost love.. 💝😢
Why is the music of today so dull. When I listen to this music I hear a melody and decent words not disgusting verses. I like the Song that makes the whole world sing
I had the pleasure to meet him twice as part of his charity. He donates all the money for the meet and greet to schools in the community that he performs in. He buys new musical instruments for schools in each city. Over $10,000 of musical instruments to middle and high schools.
Wow he’s amazing entertainer donates and buys musical instruments for schools he’s alright buy me to make it possible for students to Pursue music that’s what I believe in that gives to dreams.
I was lucky to see him live twice in the U.k where I live . He is a truly wonderful performer I have loved and followed him since my teens in the 70's and now am 64 his music still thrills me! Xx
Barry is the type of singer.you cant just listen while cleaning. You have to stop and truly get in the moment with him. Some songs and music we can do house cleaning. But Barry has a magnificent appeal and so I have to actually stop and be a part of the concert. Dance, sway , sing along. Just enjoy him!!❤❤❤❤
Hello 👋 you have sure a wonderful and lovely impact on Barry Manilow’s ❤️ career with your comments, love and support . A big thanks to you, text wouldn’t fail to express our gratitude to you, we love you . Thank you. My name is Garry Kief and I happened to be his personal online manager. Thank you so much 😘
When his voice comes out, you automatically know who that is, and everyone stops to hear him...His affects are that poignant, no matter what age, gender, genre, or what time in History, Present we are in. I guess it is Timeless I would say. Barry moves and gets to people's hearts & spirits in such a way I don't see very often. Barry's music and spirit just feels like Love & Joy to me. He even makes sad songs feel important and deeply felt, like you are with him and going through together. I feel like his music will be treasured and live Forever.❤
Barry is probably the most brilliant singer-songwriter of our times. He’s written countless songs which not only became very popular but had become part of our souls. This 22-minute medley already included most of his songs that became very famous but a lot of others have not even made the cut.
Marlene I don't disagree he's a brilliant musician all around. For people like me now in my 60s, the musician, artists, from this generation is incomparable in my opinion. But if I had to pick the most brilliant, it would be Paul McCartney! Guinness book of record's agrees. But these are great memories. Studio musician is one of my favorites that didn't do as good on charts. But he performed it so well. And to think he started by doing jingles for commercials!!! 👍🎶☮️🎹🎼
Barry is the best male vocalist/musician/songwriter/performer of all time. Barry's songs move even the most hardened heart. His music will live forever.
I lost a bet with my wife ( ex wife) and she chose a Barry Manilow concert as her prize. This was around 1995-96? One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. Amazing songwriter and performer. We lost our beagle to cancer 3 days ago, I haven’t laughed or smiled since, until now. Thank you, Barry!!
i’m so sorry about your beagle. i have two and know what that loss feels like. i lost one in 11 years ago and still feel the loss everyday. i’m so grateful for the two i have right now.
@@josettemonachino4162 thank you. My phone screen saver is a pic of him. His name was Bagel. Bagel the Beagle. Lol. That was his name in the shelter and we kept it. We still have his bed and blanket in our living room and our chihuahua, they were best friends lays in it.
@@josettemonachino4162 no, I didn’t know that. That was his name in the shelter. We have a chihuahua also. Found him shivering under a car in freezing temps. Took him to the vet to see if he was chipped, he wasn’t. Took him to police station to see if anybody reported him missing. Nobody did. The cop said don’t put this on social media, there’s a dog fighting ring in our area and he said this little 5 pound chihuahua would be fed as a treat or sparring partner for one of those vicious dogs. People can be so cruel!! So we held onto him, named him Lucky. Found out a month later that a tenant moved out and left him behind. He ran out of the apt when maintenance went in to paint and turn the apt over for the next resident. He’s been with us for 3 years now. He misses his buddy Bagel, as we all do.
I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show?
The older I get the more I recognize that he rates as one of the greatest songwriters in the history of time alongside Cole Porter Lerner & Lowe Irving Berlin yadda yadda yadda.
Except he didn’t write a BUNCH of the songs he performed. He was a master at choosing great songs written by others and then arranging them in ways that were all his. Not to say he couldn’t write songs because he certainly could and did. But much of what he did was written by others like “Mandy” and “I Write The Songs.” Kudos to him for giving those songwriters a shot to have songs performed by him.
@@Tbird2191 about 30-40 % of his work is by others including his biggest hits Mandy and I write the songs . I like his work but he’s not up there with a Porter or Berlin.
Thank you for posting brought back some great memories . Took my mother Anna Marie Anderson to see Barry Manilow years ago . She loved Barry Manilow Julio Iglesias and Michael Bolton. I took her to all three concerts . She passed away sadly on Nov 28 2021 . We use to sing Can't smile without you together. I miss you and I love you Mommy
I love Barry Manilow so much! I have come to the conclusion that he was the greatest love of my life even though I never met him in person. He's my favorite singer and musician my Mental Health is terrible and he's really saved me many times. I'm 61 years old now and in the nursing home, but listening to Barry on my smartphone and seeing his videos really keeps me going. Love prayers and blessings to you always, my dear Barry. Barbara Ann Smith Garrick
Let me speak about this particular video. I had two copies of the CD I loved it so much. I didn't buy it until after I saw him in person in September 2004 at Madison Square Garden in NYC. I am not musical but I have always admired musicians the most since I was a toddler and Barry Manilow ❤ is at the top of my list! After I bought the CD, I would relax after a long day at work I would relax by listening to Barry❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤
His medleys never cease to amaze me. They are sheer perfection! I used to love to sing along with Barry after a long day at work and a long commute home and I would frequently sing along with Barry , often to this CD. Anyway I can't sing and have asthma but I was able to build up my breath by belting along with Barry ❤.He is definitely the greatest entertainer of his generation, as Rolling Stone stated and I would add the greatest American musician of his generation !
These songs never get tiring to listen to. Been singing along with Barry since the 70s. He's been, and will always be my fav Singer and Entertainer. I remember at one concert he sang in front of me, and all I could do is wrap my arms around this treasure of a man. I was also thrilled his photographer took pics of me and my friends, and we ended up in one of his concert books...still a highlight of my life. Thank you Barry for all the memories. ❤
That was one hellava compilation of songs! Rehearsals must have been incredibly exciting. Remembering which song was next omg! The standing ovation at the end well deserved. Barry forever the showman and one of the last crooner pop music artists from the 70 left. Thank you Barry Manilow. It's 2022 & we love you ❤💯
This man knows how to write a song! Late to the Manilow party (40+ YO) but love the stylistic melodies, lyrics, and music.... He is a true jewel and rarity! Long live BarryM!
So many hits. So many memories. So much stirring. The heart strings vibrating under that bow which is Barry's pitch perfect voice always running up and down so dynamically. Love it! You wrote the songs!!
That was the best Barry. Boy that brings back memories of your concerts. You're so very talented. Love your music and songwriting. And you are better than Nelson Riddle. And God Bless you. You have had a very busy year receiving accolades and prestigious awards. You put so much into your performances. And now you have a Broadway Show. Harmony! Love you, Barry!
Barry is in that small elite group of Top Superstars that have a secret following like The Bee Gees and Abba. People love them and they sell millions and millions of albums but a lot of people will simply not admit that they secretly love their music. Barry is in that small group of Superstars. He has recorded and released 57 Top 40 singles on the Adult Contemporary Chart, and 36 in the top twenty. He has had 15 Number 1 Hits on Billboards' top 100!. He has made 31 Studio Albums, and 6 Live Albums! He has 13 platinum and 6 multi-platinum albums! Barry has also written and performed songs for musicals and films. He has also produced Grammy-nominated albums for Bette Midler, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, and on and on. He has 2 Emmys, 3 AMAs, a Tony, and a Grammy, and is in the songwriter's Hall of Fame. He has a musical on Broadway called Harmony. Manilow has sold nearly 100 million records as a solo artist worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time! Barry is a Singer, Piano Player, Song Writer, Composer, Arranger, Producer, and Showman, If ever a musician belongs in the HOF, it's Barry Manilow! Abba, The Bee Gees, Neil Diamond, and Dolly Parton are in the HOF but not Barry Manilow! Shame on you Rock and Roll Hall of Shame! Shame! Shame!
@officialmanilowbarryWow I can't believe Barry replied to my comment! How cool is that!☺ Yes Barry I have been well entertained by your music! I went to see you at Western Kentucky University in 76 and once in 85 and once in 2006. You are the only artist I have gone to see 3 times. Well, you and The Rolling Stones that is, but you are the only solo artist LOL! You and your band and Lady Flash🥰 have always been so amazing! I'm a drummer and I play This One's For You and Bandstand all the time when I practice🥁. My friends, family, bandmates, and some girlfriends used to laugh at me growing up because I played your music but I didn't care. Songs like Mandy, Looks Like We Made It, and Somewhere in the Night touched me deep in my soul as a young person. I can remember I was 18 years old driving to my terrible job in my $400.00 Opal Kadet🚗 and me and my roommate were singing along with the radio as loud as we could to Can't Smile Without You! We had the windows down and people were staring🤨at us at intersections, but we didn't care, it was hilarious and wonderful! The funniest part was that my roommate didn't even like your music but he knew all the words because it played on AM Radio every 41 Mins😂🤣 Anyway, I could go on and on. Thank You 🙏for being a big part of the magical 🪄music of my life! My friend Barry Manilow! 😊
Comes alive on stage. Great performer. Still remember goung to see him in the outdoor theater in the round in the South Shore of Massachusetts in college 1978. It was thrilling. I saw him in his limo after the show. Got front row tickets my ftiend s dad owned the venue. No cell phones then but the memory is forever burned into my memory. The thrill of my young life.
He ferform before in San Francisco but after the show few of us did not left right away ‘cause he is setting down on in front of the stage so we try to shake his hands but he ignored us the other one is shouting his name still did’nt say anything. I get a big disappointment and shame to our faces .!
He is the most incredibly talented singer, songwriter, arranger. I have seen him in concert too many times to count. I love all his songs, especially the ones that never made it to the radio. I've been on a Barry kick lately and they always bring me back to the time when I was totally obsessed. I still appreciate the fact that he wrote songs with a beginning, middle and end. And there is nobody better at adding modulation into a song. Thanks, Barry for all of these great years of music!
Amen to that! He is my happy place! Was supposed to see him the year of the pandemic again in Vegas! Was soo disappointed. But, maybe this year! We stay in our time share next door to where he performs there. He will go down in history as one of our best songwriters ( composer really)
The songs sound as good today as they did when they first came out. Barry has a way of giving us permission to be honest and vulnerable. His music appeals to people of all backgrounds. For example, I have an Aunt Carol who I love and admire but who couldn't be more different than I. She loves Barry's music too! I love Barry. Prayers.
I’m 61 yo but still feels young when I hear his voice , his songs! When I am emotionally down, his songs soothes me well! Will always be Barrys’ big fan! Hope you will have concert here in Japan!
That was incredible. It’s 40 years ago today since my Mam took me to see Barry at Blenheim Palace. She passed away 5 years ago but I’m sure she’s remembering too. ‘Can’t smile without you’ Mam ♥️
His songs started affecting me greatly when I was 12 in 1979. In my teen years I left Barry for Motley Crue, Scorpions and the like, but just recently I came back to my first love, Barry. There's no one else like him and no one who writes songs like him.
I still like rock music as well as other genres. From The Cars to Ozzy Osbourne to Tom Petty to U2. And many artists in between. Barry is a great talent that I'm tuning into more and more as I inch closer and closer to 60. And all the artists that go good with him.
I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show?
I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show
Watching this on New Year's Eve 2023. Having a father who played piano I've always loved piano music and about 6 years ago I said I want to see Billy Joel, Elton John and Barry Manilow live before I'm gone. Saw Billy 5 years ago, Elton twice in 6 months on his farewell tour last year. Now this makes me want to see Barry even more. Simply amazing medley. 🎉
Good for you! I decided to see him on my 58th birthday on 3/8/24. After Mr. Manilow, has written the soundtrack to my life. I skated to his music. My son wouldn’t let me go to Vegas by myself, so I’m taking him . 8th row center. He is learning Manilow now by watching. 26yrs old and “ Manilowed”❤🎉
@@dottiee1596 Nice. Yes I will be 59 I n 2 days. Glad I have got to see some of my favorites like Billy Joel, Elton, The Scorpions and Duran Duran in the last few years but Barry is at the top of list of bands or singers I still want to see.
I've taken my mother to the airport three times this year so she can see Barry in Vegas. Barry. retire already. You're so talented but I cant handle this anymore.
Who are the idiots that give this a thumb down? Ugh. I LOVE BARRY. he is music and he sure did write the songs. Seen him many times in concert and he doesn’t disappoint. ❤️❤️
I recall seeing this show when it came to NYC. Took a couple along who were Barry non-believers who were 'converted' by the end of it all. Having seen him at least a dozen times (last in 2019) he never disappoints. He's immensely talented and puts time and effort into his shows...which is why he is still in demand at arenas around the world in 2022
Incredible! Fantastic! Barry helped building my youth and a good taste for good music! God bless you, Barry, and everybody that likes (and doesn't like) YOU!!! 🙏🙏🙏
His songs are timeless, and truly come from the heart. Many of us can identify with these songs, and I can see our Grandkids enjoying these songs when they grow up ❤️
That's 100% correct‼There has never been and there can NEVER EVER be another even remotely close to him in this world....just look at this Magnificent and Grande performance‼He's totally unbeatable ‼ 🥀⚘🌹🏆🏆🏆💯🎵🎼🎶🎺🎸🎆
How I love Barry Manilow. My older sister was a fan and I use to play all her vinyls over and over in the 80's. His music awakens something so deep in my soul. I was fortunate enough to see him a few years back with my sister. He was phenomenal.
00:00 One Voice 01:20 I Write The Songs 01:45 Maybe The Old Songs 02:48 Bandstand Boogie 03:31 I Don't Want To Walk Without You 04:27 Time In New England 05:51 Even Now 07:07 Some Kind Of Friend 07:57 New York City Rhythm 08:58 Copacabana 09:43 Ream Em and Weep 10:49 Wanted You 11:17 Somewhere Down The Road 11:46 This One's For You 12:13 Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again 14:07 Ready To Take A Chance Again 14:40 It's A Miracle 15:44 Let's Hang On 16:00 Somewhere In The Night 17:00 Could It Be Magic 17:39 I Made It Through The Rain 19:00 Looks Like We Made It 19:10 Daybreak
Oh how I love his music. I have a CD from a long time ago. It has 1:20, 1:45 and 14:07 and others not on this list. My favorites. But I !ove taking a drive listening to him.. I call it driving music.
Ya know... Why doesn't Barry Manilow have a broadway show? A movie with all his music? Every one of them would make an awesome showtune! I just wish I'd live long enough to see it. HIs music has always been there playing in the background of my life. I"m sure it's the same for many octogenarians.. Wow! Did I jus spell that right the first time! That's a good sign! 👍😎
This show I just watched from Broadway was so magnificent I almost cried, just something about the entire medly was so genius because iI have seen Barry everywhere 50 times or more but he is just the ultimate voice ,singer and person in the world. 💯❤
You sure do ,"write the songs". My sister and I enjoyed your show in Atlantic city. Our dear Father had dementia and passed away recently, today for the first time in a while, you made my whole world sing! ❤
I was watching your shows and it brighten up my day. You always have a way brightening peoples. Lives. Just like my new guy I have been talking to. Happy BIRTHDAY. LOVE YOU!!!!!
Barry, love the, have only been to one concert that my late partner took me to, I was totally in awe, will eternally be grateful to him for doing that, wish so much that he was still here. I have been diagnosed with a brain tumour, so doubtful that I will get to see Barry again, but like my partner he will stay in my heart
BARRY MANILOW ONE OF MY TOP TEN MALE SINGER SONGWRITERS OF ALL TIME. CLASSY AND ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN. I'VE LOVED U SINCE I WAS A YOUNG GIRL AND LOVE U EVEN MORE TODAY. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU WELL!!🤦♀️🤷♀️👩👩🍳👰👸🧜♀️🧡💖🥳😇🙏😷💋😎
Mandy was the first song I heard from the wonderful Barry and I was surprised I could understand the lyrics (I'm Mexican and I was 13), later it was the same with "I write the songs" and many others. I'm so glad to presenced his performance in Mexico city 2 years algo. He still sings very well.
I don't normally like medley's preferring to see each song perofrmed but the fact that Barry turns this into a 20 minute plus epic means its just one long amazing song that takes you on board with its sweep.
Exactly ....... when you can do a 21+ minute, 23 song medley of songs everyone knows all the words to, and still have enough left over to fill a 90 minute show .......... you know you're a legend.
Sorry (not really) to break It to you, but the reason an artist travels down the medley stained highway, is because they are as tired of playing the same songs they wrote 40 years ago, as you should be of hearing them. Sadly you can’t get enough. No need to purchase a time machine, when you’re stuck in a time warp.
@@chrisclay4291 think of it this way, Suppers Ready by Genesis might be an epic song of its own or a medley of a family of brilliant songs they stuck together because they got tired of playing them all the way through. (Then eventually they got tired of playing Suppers Ready.) I think of this Barry medley as his Supper's Ready.
BEST TOUR EVER - LOVED this Medley of Hits - Shea's BUFFALO - I Write the Songs - you could NOT hear Barry singing - due to the Screams and applause of the Crowd - So WOUND Up from this concert - did not go to bed when I got home that night
I've been a fan since the 1970's, that's close to 50 years ! Where does the time go?😁 I've went to see him live 7 times but they were fantastic times plus saw the shows when he was at Great Adventure in Jaskson, New Jersey. When I was a part time security guard and worked in shows at Great Adventure there wasn't a seat to be had and folks packed the standing area as well & everyone had a blast ! What a showman. When I was stationed at Fort Ord, CA. I was playing Manilow songs on my key board and this girl knocked on my door demanding to see Barry, she wouldn't leave till she saw every room in my apartment! So I played & sang for her. We actually became good friends. Barry brings folks together. At 70 I can still play & sing his songs. How can one man & his many talents friends, folks in his shows bring so much joy to MILLIONS all over the world...wow, a blessing indeed. Thank you Mr. Manilow for many years of joy and fun times. My mother was a BIG FAN too. I brought her and her husband to a Barry concert at the then Garden Art Center and mom jumped up like she was a teenager and yelled, "We love you Barry !" I about died laughing on the look on her 87 year old husband. My mom was cool and she taught me to sing like at 4 or 5 years old. She had a beauitful singing voice, show songs, and we did Barry songs together for fun.
@Barry Manilow love you forever and ever. Met you at a book signing in Chicago back in the 80's. Waited outside for hours but finally there we were standing in front of you. Omg...I froze !!! My daughter poured her heart out to you and you kissed her on the cheek. Will never forget that moment. Bless you today and always JoyceKavanaugh chicago
Hello 👋 you have sure a wonderful and lovely impact on Barry Manilow’s ❤️ career with your comments, love and support . A big thanks to you, text wouldn’t fail to express our gratitude to you, we love you . Thank you. My name is Garry Kief and I happened to be his personal online manager. Thank you so much 😘
I went to see Barry for the first time ever last night. I’m 45 now and I’ve been a fan for about 40 years. It’s a family thing, my dad was a fan (now sadly departed) and my mom is still a fan, she’s seen him twice, but she’s bed ridden now due to a massive stroke last year. My eldest brother is also a huge fan and has a brilliant voice not too dissimilar to Barry’s. I get a lot of ribbing from friends and colleagues as they see Barry’s fan base as much older (which I guess is fair - there weren’t too many younger than me there last night) but I loved it, Barry was brilliant and funny. The crowd were awesome, on their feet dancing the whole night. I’ll take this memory to the grave, such an emotional night for me. Love this man and his music and always will x
Mr C Sending prayers for your mom 🙏🏻 Play his music for her and/or have her watch these videos of him on You Tube if possible. You’re in a family of Fanilows as we call ourselves! 😃 I’m 57. Been a fan since ‘75. I’ve seen him in concert 3 times: Los Angeles Amphitheater ‘93, Las Vegas ‘94, and ‘95 Amphitheater for New Years. I also saw him at a taping of the Liza Show in Dec of ‘93 at the Paramount Studio lot. There’s a video of part of that program here in You Tube. The man can seriously put on a great show! 👏🏻
Barry is the ultimate showman. Watching this medley, you can see he pours his heart and soul into what he does. I've seen Barry many, many times, and every year I think he's getting too old, he won't be any good, he just goes on stage and smashes it, again and again!!
Barry is the best singer and lyricist in my lifetime. I’ve never heard even one song 🎵 I dislike. Saw him in Las Vegas in the ‘90’s and it took me weeks to get over that performance! What a wonderful and brilliant man! Love you, Barry‼️🥰🫶
The greatest, classiest, song writer, sing and performer/entertainer of all time !! Canada and the world loves you Barry Manilow !!! A gift to us all !.
Today, June 17, is your birthday. You're into your golden years and I've been loving your songs since my high school days back in the 70's. I wish you all the great happiness on your birthday, like the happiness you gave us through your songs. More power, and happy, happy Barry!!!🎉
A veritable rollercoaster of emotion that, by the end, compels you to your feet and makes you scream out loud... Even if you're listening at home, alone.