Tomorrow - later today if you live in the UK - Barry Manilow will be performing as part of an extraordinary ensemble of talent - of course none are as extraordinary as Barry - at the prestigious “Royal Variety Show” in Manchester at the Lowry’s Lyric Theater. The show will be televised on ITV1 in the UK at a later date.
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I have to admit, I don’t subscribe to Manilow TV! There I said it and the truth feels good, but there are some good reasons. For one thing, I can’t justify adding another expense to my already tight budget. As much as I’d enjoy seeing videos from Barry’s vault remembering shows and events from days gone by. I’d rather put the spare funds toward a ticket, because if I need to choose, there’s nothing that compares to seeing a Manilow show live.
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Barry Manilow’s music has touched the lives of many. For some it’s a favorite song or remembering a special moment. For others, his music has changed their life - I speak from personal experience on that one. For all, the music of Manilow has weaved into the day to day of life, making the good times happier, the hard times bearable.
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Last month Janet Fauret, my best friend, the one I call my “foreign correspondent” traveled from France to London to attend Barry Manilow’s “15 Minutes” album signing at the Dress Circle. Though she knew it wasn’t financially prudent, with a vacation to Las Vegas less than two weeks from the date - in fact she’s on a plane as I type this - it was one of the those “once in a lifetimes” she couldn’t talk herself into missing. She’s very happy for the choice she made. Thrilled to have had the chance to personally tell Barry how much she loves the album, and have a copy autographed, which I know she’ll treasure forever.
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Since Barry Manilow took the world of music by storm with “Mandy” in 1974, people from every corner of the world and walk of life have appreciated his music, his concerts, and the person he is. He’s probably touched more lives than he’ll ever know. There are many tale of the effect he’s had–whether for a moment or a lifetime–but once in a while there’s a story that touches the heart and needs to be shared.
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One of the things I love about attending Barry Manilow’s shows - besides of course seeing Barry Manilow - is witnessing the profound joy and happiness he brings to so many people. Most with memories going back further in years than mine. To the early days of ‘Mandy’ when they and Barry were younger, just starting out on the road of life. Over the thirty-five plus years Barry has remained a constant for them and he has remained constant in his talent of creating exceptional music, inspiration and feeling to those who take the time to hear him, really hear with heart and ear.
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You know, my heart was telling me “Go for it”, but my head was saying, “Take care of business at home.” If it weren’t for a Manilow Friend of mine that helped me change my mind, I would have missed out on yet another electrifying Manilow concert. Despite the weekend that my friends and I will NEVER forget, I will never regret going. So thank you, dear friend. You know who you are.
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