January 9: It was my first concert and his last show in Fort Lauderdale, and he gave the best performance. He kept coming back out to do more when the concert was over. Needless to say, when I slept that night I did indeed dream of Beautiful Music and a good-looking man, who has kept me coming back for more Beautiful Music, as well as more chances just to look at him! He is simply the best!! - Marcia Holt (West Palm Beach, FL) (4/8/2000, 4/18/2000)

First Show: I do not remember the first concert I attended because I was catatonic and I cried throughout the concert. When he came out on stage, I just lost it! I couldn't stop crying! My mother was with me and understood the emotions I was feeling. Never one to be a closet fan, and 27 years later, I'm still hooked and proud of it! Barry Manilow still has my heart! - Kym Cope (West Palm Beach, FL) (4/17/2002)

First Show - Pat Loeper (Douglassville, PA) (8/3/2002)

First Show (January 7) - Jody Hook (Tamarac, FL) (7/18/2003)

My first Barry concert was probably the most special, just because it was the first. My best friend (and fellow Barry Fan) couldn't drive in from Denton (Texas) to go with me so I planned to go alone. When another close friend (though decidely NOT a Barry fan) found out I was going alone, he insisted he attend with me. For several years, I had endured his parody lyrics of songs such as "Copacabana" (my friend substituted the words "Coke" & "banana"), so I didn't think he would enjoy a whole evening of Barry. But I bought two tickets telling him not to pay for his until AFTER the concert. If he enjoyed it he could reimburse me then. If not, I would call it my treat. Needless to say after the concert he handed over the cost of the ticket and even verbally agreed Barry's concert was "good". I never really converted him, but he stopped making quite so much fun of Barry's music. - Kassy Paris (Kilgore, TX) (11/30/98)

First Show - Debbie Heckler (Denver, CO) (10/18/2002)

First Show - Debbie Westmoreland (Denver, CO) (10/18/2002)

The first and only time I saw my Favorite performer ... I Love Beagles, too! I wish I could see him again... Maybe Some Day. - David Lane (Amarillo, TX) (3/9/2000)

First Show - Lisa Ritchie (Midland, TX) (6/14/2004)

First Show (March 2): My first concert was incredible because it was new and with my high school sweetheart ... Barry is simply the best performer of our time. If you like him before you see him, you'll love him after. I've seen him 11 times since and he has never disappointed. - John Landis (Mamaroneck, NY) (1/17/2000, 3/20/2000)

March 2: Have seen Barry too many times to remember, but this was the best concert. It was my first Barry concert. We had front row seats and Barry held my hand while he sang "Where Are They Now." It was awesome - like a kid at Christmas! - Mary McAdam (Lake Hiawatha, NJ) (3/22/2001)

First Show - J.R. (of New Jersey)

First Show (Budokan): I liked all of the concert - Chikako Osaka (Tokyo, Japan) (11/9/99)

First Concerts: 1983 was a very special year for all of us. It was Barry's very first visit to Japan. All of his concert tickets were sold out super quick! So they added an extra concert in Yokohama (April 6).
March 25: My very first concert. I wanted to be one of the first fans to see Barry's very first show in Japan (Dinner Show, only 500 seats). It cost me half of my monthly salary (about $500) at the time for this dinner show and what I discovered was that Barry was absolutely gorgeous in person on top of his beautiful music! He gave us a wonderful, wonderful show that I've been asking, expecting, and waiting for, for a long time. Loved his well-arranged medleys. "The Old Songs Medley" and "No Other Love Medley" were awesome!
March 27: Tokyo Music Festival as a Special Guest Appearance. It was aired Live on TV. Barry sang only four songs, "Copacabana," "Even Now," "Memory," and "Some Kind Of Friend." Lasted only 20 minutes, but he gave the real true entertainer impression to all the viewers with very powerful performances of "Even Now" and "Memory."
March 28: I got a front row seat! But the stage was too high and too far from my seat in this giant arena (the largest in Tokyo at the time). I shared the perfect concert filled with the beautiful music, joy, romance, delicacy, and excitement with 10,000 others packed [in the] audience.
March 30: Barry performed at three different-size concert halls (500-10,000 capacity) in Tokyo. This was the middle size hall (capacity ~2,500) and I loved to see his show at this hall the most. - May Kawahara (Tokyo, Japan) (7/9/2005)

It was pure joy to enjoy Barry and his music with so many new friends.  I knew that he is talented.  But I was in awe of how down to earth, human and humane he was in person.  The energy at that concert was electric.  The love generated toward him from the audience was tangible.  Different songs take me back to different shows, in towns I would have never gone to if it hadn't been for Barry.  But every time I hear MEMORY, I go back to Poplar Creek and feel the love. - Judith (Jude) Socher (3/5/98)

June 26th - My first Barry concert was incredible...my father wouldn't let me attend the July 1980 concert at Poplar Creek, so this one was anticipated for what seemed forever. My girlfriend & I were there (she was dragged). When Barry came out in his white jumpsuit and started unzipping it, I got my entire row, on the count of three, to scream, "WHIP IT OUT, BARRY!!!"  He cupped his hand to his ear and we yelled louder. I was ecstatic! (Nine years later - to the day - is my son's birth date. My daughter was born June 17th, Barry's birthday!  There's a lot to be said for touching someone's heart. Here's to you, Barry!!) - Marianne Martinez (Chicago, IL) (12/3/98)

First Show (June 25) - William Jorns (Elmhurst, IL) (8/17/2000)

I loved the "Hot Tonight" Tour! Especially "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." I'll never forget Barry in the white slit-down-the-sides shirt! - Mary Sell (Belvidere, IL) (1/24/2004)

Favorite Show (July 1): My girlfriend (Glory) and I had front row seats!! It was the best. He looked Super, and sang 'Hot Tonight'!! I'll never forget it... or HIM!! - Sherril (Yert) Hofer (Warren, MI) (1/27/2000)

July 3: I will never forget my first Barry Manilow concert; outdoors under the Michigan starry skies at Pine Knob. Absolutely awesome! - Leah Forcell (Chicago, IL) (9/11/2007)

First Show - Bobbi Hess (Elyria, OH) (10/7/99)

First Show - Mary Alberstadt (Naples, FL) (3/21/2000)

July 5: I had seen Barry twice before from out on the lawn at Blossom. This time, I had 5th row center seats and it was AWESOME! I've seen eight Barry concerts, but this was my favorite!! He puts such emotion into his music -- had me in tears several times! I loved all the costume changes, singing, dancing, and the choir backup for "One Voice." After nearly 25 years, Barry is still my FAVORITE!! - Kris Goines (Springfield, OH) (1/1/2001)

First Show: Barry sang all of his hits, and his interaction with the audience was awesome! He also has a terrific sense of humor, which I didn't really appreciate until I saw how spontaneous he was with the audience. I measure all performers by the standards he set for me the first time I saw him in concert, and the only ones who come close are Elton John and Billy Joel. - Alma J. Moore (Cleveland, OH) (3/20/2002)

First Show - Suzette David (Silver Spring, MD) (9/18/99)

First Show - Dawn Nixon (Marlton, NJ) (3/18/2002)

First Show (July 16) - Dee Ann Bolt (Kensington, MD) (6/14/2002)

I was a very shy 15-year-old when my high school choir was selected to sing back-up for the song "One Voice." I will never forget the experience or meeting Barry Manilow. It was also my 15th birthday on one of the nights we sang. It is a memory I will always cherish. - Kimberly Caldwell (Columbia, MD) (7/21/2002)

First Show - Maryann Carlton (Virginia Beach, VA) (11/20/2002)

First Show - Linda Janise Horner (of England) (8/29/97, 5/13/2002)

First Show: I was 15 years old. Went from London to Blenheim by myself as I was then the only Barry fan in my household ... will never forget the concert or experience! - Gary Walker (London, UK) (11/26/97, 6/9/2002)

It was my very first concert, and I fell in love with Barry. We were all moved by his performance, and amazed by the size of the show. It was just PERFECT. - Mrs. M. Andree (of the UK) (8/28/98)

First/Favorite Show:  Why?  Just about everything...The sheer size and scale, the multitude of acts leading up to the big event... The weather was fantastic. I made the journey on a coach. It was as though everyone in the UK was on their way to see Barry. The best part was when we, the audience, made Barry stop singing midway through "No Other Love". - Howard Midgley (Blackpool, England) (11/1/98)

First Show - Trudy Appleby (Mansfield, Notts, England) (1/7/99)

First Show - Karen Tipton (Wilmslow, Britain) (4/18/99)

First/Favorite Show: Seeing Barry "in the flesh" for the very first time!! The atmosphere was fantastic and was very emotional, especially when he sang "One Voice" (My sister had a nervous breakdown at this moment!!). It was absolutely "Hot Tonight". - Ceri and Sian (South Wales, UK) (4/25/99)

First Show - Lesley Lee (Oldham, Manchester, UK) (6/12/99)

Favorite Show - Julie Horrobin (Leicestershire, England) (7/18/99)

I love all of Barry's concerts, but this one was special. It was a family day out. The weather was good, the atmosphere amazing, everyone longing to see Barry, who - of course - was superb, and he was touched by the occasion. My friends and I visit Blenheim almost every year in August. - Kay Ekins (Northamptonshire, England) (10/10/99)

First/Favorite Show: The freedom to dance the whole time to all of that wonderful music. Everything was perfect - even the weather. The sight of all those real candles lighting up for "One Voice" that took everyone's breath away - including Barry's. A moment on the video to treasure and say I was there!! - Jean Didwell (of England) (10/11/99)

First/Favorite Show: I sang in the choir for "One Voice." When I came on stage at about 10 p.m. and saw 40,000 fans, it was incredible! It will forever be a fantastic memory, especially when Barry turned to conduct the choir! - Martin (of Scotland) (10/16/99)

First Show - Wendy Davies (Banbury, Oxon, England) (10/29/99)

The atmosphere was incredible, the weather was beautiful, the music was inspirational. The whole experience was pure magic and totally unforgettable, with Barry looking at his most sexy and stunning. - Pam Pollard (Wakefield, Yorkshire, England) (1/7/2000)

First Show - Christine Summers (Aberystwyth, Wales) (1/18/2000)

Favorite Show - Susan (of Northampton, England) (1/28/2000)

First Show - Deanna (of West Midlands, UK) (3/5/2000)

First Show: [What I liked about this show was] the music and the atmosphere. - Teresa Olney (of England) (3/29/2000)

First Show - Alison Lawrence (Nottingham, England) (4/21/2000)

First time to see Barry in the flesh - I travelled on a bus from Sheffield with my sister... the build-up, the atmosphere... then... Barry!! - Kay Kent (Belper, Derbyshire) (5/13/2000)

First Show - Julie & Marg Lawrence (Leicestershire, England) (8/11/2000)

First Show - Louise Salmon (Coventry, England) (12/21/2000, 9/7/2001)

Just blew your mind and soul away on that sunny balmy night spent in the company of the greatest showman alive and my wonderful Barry friends. - Beverley Mitchell (St. Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, England) (1/18/2001)

First Show - Carolyn Giles (Gosport, Hampshire, England) (2/17/2001)

First Show - Wendy Holloway (Colchester Essex, England) (4/26/2001)

First Show - Nina Kane (Chester, England) (6/29/2001)

All of Barry's shows are great but Blenheim for me just had the edge because of the sheer size of the event. A great day had by all... - Katy (of England) (7/16/2001)

It was such a perfect evening, the weather, the company... and of course, the music was brilliant, all in the lovely setting of Blenheim Palace. What a combination! Please, lets do it again, Barry!! - Carole Welsh (Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland) (12/29/2001)

First Show - Sheree Douglas (Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England) (1/14/2002)

First Show: The weather was absolutely fabulous, and what an amazing day with Barry arriving by helicopter and all the other artists appearing as warm-up for him (as if he needed them!). It was just the most memorable day of my life. - Betty Kaye (of the United Kingdom) (4/12/2002)

The atmosphere was that of one huge party, everyone was singing and dancing, it really was a most magical evening. I felt that we (the audience) were entertaining Barry as much as he was entertaining us and towards the end when everyone lit candles Barry became very emotional and was unable to sing so we sang to him. What an experience, it was one that I shall never forget. - Karen Reilly (Milton Keynes, England) (4/28/2002)

It was my very first time I saw Barry in concert so I was extremely excited. I liked everything about the concert. I will never forget that amazing feeling when I saw Barry live on stage for the first time... it was so special. I have recently purchased the video recording and everytime I watch it I still feel that same excitement as if it were yesterday. - Lynne Skeet (Grimsby, England) (5/21/2002, 6/18/2007)

First Show - Tracy (of the United Kingdom) (5/24/2002)

First Show: Barry is such a good performer there is nothing to dislike about his concerts. - Deborah Heywood-Johns (Somerset, England) (5/25/2002)

First Show - Rebecca Barthorpe (Nottingham, England) (7/23/2002)

Barry was fantastic. The atmosphere was great. The weather was also good and everyone really enjoyed themselves. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see Barry in an Open Air Concert in the U.K. I wish he would do another one. I would attend, even if it was in the States! - Ann B. Mooney (London, England) (10/20/2002)

Could It Be Magic? Oh yes it was, pure MAGIC! A beautiful setting, a beautiful evening and a beautiful man. "I can't smile without you" Barry! - Paul Hair (of Nottingham) (2/28/2003)

Because it was my first time seeing Barry live, I was totally awe-struck. The man I loved most in all the world was on stage in front of me. When I watch the Concert at Blenheim Palace video now, I sit and cry through the first half hour just because I was there ... I could not believe that we were both in the same place at the same time. - Caroline Hopkins (Corby, Northamptonshire, England) (5/1/2003, 6/3/2005)

This was my first concert and it was totally amazing, the weather was perfect, the fans were like just one big family. I honestly felt that Barry was just singing to me for the whole concert. I was 'high' on Barry for the rest of the week. I would love Barry to do another concert like this, as Ive seen him many times, but Bleinhem certainly takes some beating! I watch the video and still look for my place in the crowd, near the front of that huge stage. Just a beautiful memory, one I will always treasure. - Jane Allman (Derby, England) (6/29/2003)

Is that Barry in that HELICOPTER? Oh well, I'm going to wave and shout anyway (just in case!). What a brilliant day. I will never forget it. No other concert (whoever it is I go and see) will EVER come close to that day! - Gail Kirkpatrick (Margate, United Kingdom) (9/23/2003)

My first Barry concert. I was only fifteen, but for the love of Barry, I jumped on a coach all by myself. I soon made friends and we still keep in touch now! The weather was lovely, the day just flew by, and then the evening came. The atmosphere was electric! When the band started playing, we were all jumping up and down. Then suddenly in the spotlight, there was Barry! WOW, my heart was racing!! He looked simply gorgeous. The music was great and he was funny too. I was in love and still am! It's a day I will never forget, one of the best in my life! - Diane Lugger (Plymouth, England) (10/11/2003)

First Show - It was the best Barry performance I've enjoyed and always remembered. - Christine King (Southampton, England) (3/28/2004)

First Show: [What made this concert the best was] the music, the presence of Barry himself, the wonderful atmosphere, the unrepeatable experience, and singing along with thousands and thousands of people to Barry's wonderful music. Everything was just perfect as Barry said himself. - Sue McDonald (Wales, UK) (4/6/2004)

This was my first Barry concert and I had been looking forward to it for a year and a half! The whole day was fantastic, building up to the evening and finally the moment we had all been waiting for! To be part of the crowd that day was a mind-blowing experience, one I will never forget. The ultimate show from the ultimate showman! I have the DVD now and every time I watch it the memories come flooding back. THANK YOU BARRY! - Lisa Wilkinson (Bucks, UK) (4/27/2004, 7/28/2004)

Favorite Show: I loved everything, the atmosphere, and Barry enjoying the show as much as the audience. Such a wonderful day AND show. Different from the usual arenas. Weather helped as well! - Rosemary Wellington (Middlesex, England) (5/22/2004)

First Show: I loved the sheer joy Barry conveyed with his angelic sounding music and voice. - Janet Tosini (Liverpool, United Kingdom) (6/12/2004, 7/1/2004)

[What I loved about this concert was] everything! The people, the weather, the supporting artists, Barry, Barry, and again... Barry! But, oh those loos!! - Kathy Wild (Wakefield, UK) (7/2/2004)

First Show - Dougie Peacock (St. Albans, Herts, England) (7/7/2004)

First Show (Birmingham) - Julie Taylor (Wigan, England) (7/13/2004)

The weather was perfect, The palace was beautiful and Barry was incredible. I really felt that Barry enjoyed every minute of that concert - He was moved to tears. And at 17 I was very emotional and cried through every ballad and danced through the rest. It was like an emotional rollercoaster and I didn't want to get off. He was so natural and relaxed and seemed to be more at ease than I have ever seen him. At 17 I knew his music was special but didn't know why. Now 22 years later, with much more life experience under my belt, I appreciate how poignant his songs really are. A night I will NEVER forget as long as I live. - Julie Blakeman (Birmingham, England) (7/30/2004)

First Show: First Blenheim Concert on a sunny August day! - Janis Burl (South London, England) (10/1/2004)

[What I liked about the show is the] music and location. Barry is always friendly to the fans in the U.K. - Evelyn Willams (Shrewsbury, England, UK) (12/5/2004)

First Show - Christine Walters (Yorkshire, England) (2/19/2005)

Most memorable concert I've been to. I still watch the video and remember that special evening. - Liz Taylor (Stockport, England) (5/23/2005)

Barry's voice was fabulous. He was sooo excited and seemed to be on a high. Standing in the middle of a field on a beautiful August night with 30,000+ like minded souls. What it was like to be young?!! - Angela Middlemas (Durham, England) (5/28/2005)

The most emotional Barry Manilow concert I have ever been to. It was a fantastic summer evening and Barry was exceptional. But then again ALL Manilow shows are something different. - Simon (of England) (4/24/2006)

First Show: What a day! The first time I had seen Barry in concert. He was just amazing ...and always will be! - Jan Pierce (Wrexham, UK) (9/12/2006)

[What I liked about this show was] the anticipation; the drive to Oxford with all on-board singing Barry's latest, "You're Looking Hot Tonight"; the atmosphere; the weather; Barry flying above us in a helicopter with his mom and waving; Barry singing "Memory" from Cats and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". But most of all, Barry was absolutely wonderful within the backdrop of Blenheim Palace. - Lynda Brazier (Manchester, England) (10/2/2006)

I love all the shows I have seen since 1983, but this was my First, so it's very special to me. Barry's music has filled my house for 25 years ... He is SO talented! - Elaine Allen (of the UK) (3/9/2007)

It was a glorious summer's day. Everyone was in a party mood. And what a party it was! Even Barry got emotional. I watch the DVD over and over again and it brings back such lovely memories. I think it was Barry's best concert, although I've been lucky enough to go to Las Vegas [to see him], and that was brilliant too! - Sue Woollin (of England) (3/12/2007)

First Show - Viv Frost (Oxfordshire, England) (4/16/2007)

First Show (Dublin) - Philip Devereux (Dublin, Ireland) (12/26/98)

First Show (Dublin) - Teresa Loy (Co. Louth, Ireland) (1/27/99)

First Show (Glasgow, September 5) - Lesley Mungall (Glasgow, Scotland) (1/24/2000)

First Show (Glasgow, September 5) - Jacquie Pearce (Glasgow, Scotland) (10/12/2002)

First Show (September 25) - Elisabeth Gordeau (of The Netherlands) (5/3/2000)

September 25: This was the first concert where streamers were used. I also got to meet Barry backstage for the first time! - Max Bokking (from Holland) (1/22/2003)