To mark the 30th anniversary of the first AIDS diagnosis, CNN’s "Anderson Cooper 360°" will dedicate a special hour to AIDS in America. Sir Elton John will discuss the Elton John AIDS Foundation's work to end the disease, and celebrities including Susan Sarandon, Sharon Stone, Barry Manilow, Margaret Cho and Kareem Abdul Jabbar share the "Deciding Moment" that changed how they think about AIDS and inspired them to get involved with the cause.
Friday, February 11, 2011
California/ Los Angeles (Convention Center, West Hall)
Barbra Streisand will be honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year at its 21st annual benefit gala. The award-winning artist is being honored in "recognition of her renowned creative accomplishments as well as her philanthropic work, which has included an extraordinary range of charitable activities over the years." Among those scheduled to entertain are Tony Bennett, Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Barry Manilow, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Yanofsky and "Glee" cast members Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and Darren Criss. Streisand will close the evening with her own performance. Streisand will be honored as MusiCares Person of the Year with a reception and tribute performance at the L.A. Convention Center. Tony Bennett, Jeff Beck, LeAnn Rimes, Seal, BeBe Winans, Stevie Wonder, Diana Krall, Barry Manilow and for good measure, the cast of "Glee" will all be there to honor the 68-year-old Streisand. The event is open to big-time MusiCares donors and it will be simulcast on the Grammy livestream. - LAist.com
[ Olivier Awards - Watch & Listen ] BBC Radio 2: Barry performed "Copacabana (At The Copa)" and (with West End leading lady Kerry Ellis) the Showstoppers duet "Look To The Rainbow." Barry returned to the stage to present the Best New Musical Award to "Legally Blonde."
ITV-London: We have the legendary Barry Manilow appearing on "This Morning" on ITV in London on Monday 14th March. We would love to get the UK fans to come down for a chance to see the man as he performs his latest single and a medley of all his classic songs. Those interested in attending are welcome to join us at the London Studios (Nearest Tube: Waterloo Station). From there you will be directed to the location we have set up. We look forward to seeing you there.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting. It covers over sixty years of composition examining the work of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman and Kander and Ebb. Among the rare recordings are songs by Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and a never before heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was three years old. George Gershwin is the first composer in the spotlight, who left school in 1913 to pursue a career as a song plugger and composer in New York's Tin Pan Alley. His first hit song was Swanee, which was recorded by Al Jolson in 1920. He went on to create an impressive body of work, including celebrated musicals like Funny Face; jazz standards and popular songs like They Can't Take That Away from Me [which was posthumously nominated for an Oscar]; and the ambitious opera Porgy and Bess.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting. It covers over sixty years of composition examining the work of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman and Kander and Ebb. Among the rare recordings are songs by Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and a never before heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was three years old. This week, he looks at Irving Berlin, a self-taught pianist and composer who published more than fifteen hundred songs. He began writing music for Tin Pan Alley and Broadway in the 1920s and also worked on musical films starring Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and other Hollywood stars, penning classic hits like White Christmas. Berlin was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 10 January 1977, in recognition of his long career and contribution to the popular culture of the United States.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting. It covers over sixty years of composition examining the work of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman and Kander and Ebb. Among the rare recordings are songs by Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and a never before heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was three years old. This week he celebrates Harold Arlen, composer of the Oscar-winning song Over The Rainbow, who was born Hyman Arluck in Buffalo, New York, back in 1905. Harold sang in the synagogue where his father was cantor, from the age of seven, and formed his first group (the Snappy Trio) whilst still in his teens. After moving to New York City in 1925, Arlen achieved fame by writing songs for various reviews and for the shows at Harlem's Cotton Club. Many of his songs, including Stormy Weather, became jazz standards whilst songs like That Old Black Magic also had their roots in jazz. During a long, and successful career, Harold wrote over 400 songs and collaborated with the likes of Ted Koehler, Johnny Mercer, Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week he celebrates Frank Loesser, the Pulitzer, Tony and Academy award-winning lyricist and songwriter. Born in New York in 1910, Loesser was briefly a newspaper reporter before his first lyrics (In Love with the Memory of You) were published in 1931. He moved to Hollywood where he wrote songs for dozens of films and whilst serving in World War II, he began writing music in addition to words. His compositions included Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition, Heart and Soul [aka Chopsticks - the music was written by Hoagy Carmichael] and he picked up an Oscar in 1949 for Baby, It's Cold Outside. His major film score was Hans Christian Andersen (1952), which provided Danny Kaye with several memorable songs, while his stage successes included Guys and Dolls (1953) and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1963) which is currently playing on Broadway, with Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Frank died of lung cancer in 1969 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame the following year.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week Barry Manilow turns his attention to the composer Leonard Bernstein, who was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on 25 August 1918. Bernstein is particularly unusual - whereas Gershwin was a popular composer who aspired to write classical music - Bernstein was a classical musician who wrote popular music. Through musical successes such as On The Town, Candide and West Side Story he brought a complexity of arranging styles and musicianship that was unrivalled amongst Broadway composers. Barry shows how Bernstein's ability to orchestrate his own melodies had such a great impact on musical theatre and defined Bernstein as a composer. As he deconstructs West Side Story's Officer Krupke, Barry illustrates Bernstein's expert use of dissonant chords and rhythm structures.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week he celebrates Jule Styne, the vocal coach turned Broadway and Hollywood composer, who was born in England in 1905. During a successful career, which included collaborations with Frank Loesser (previously featured in this series), Sammy Cahn (Time After Time), Leo Robin (Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend) and Stephen Sondheim (Gypsy), Styne won two Grammy awards, a Tony award, an Oscar and was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. This programme includes a never-before-heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was just three years old. Barry's grandfather recognised that his young grandson had talent and at the weekend they would take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, into Manhattan, where there was a recording booth. You put in a quarter and made a recording and, remarkably, the ones Barry made in this way have survived! We hear evidence of Barry's precocious talent in a tune written by Jule Styne, Papa Won't You Dance with Me.
Legendary Barry Manilow talked about his new album "15 Minutes" featuring the new single "Bring On Tomorrow," the concept of fame, his own experience with fame, and performing Live at The O2 (May 4-May 7) accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Barry also picked three favorite songs to play: "In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning" by Frank Sinatra; "Fragile" by Sting; "Over The Rainbow" by Judy Garland. [ Start iPlayer at 1:50.45 / 2:31.09 ]
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week he celebrates a songwriting duo - Rodgers and Hart. Richard Rodgers wrote with Lorenz Hart for twenty years in one of the most successful of songwriting partnerships. He then went on to write with Oscar Hammerstein for another twenty years - a feat which no other composer has equaled. Tonight we begin a two part exploration of the work of Richard Rodgers, beginning with his relationship with Lorenz Hart. The son of German immigrants, lyricist Lorenz Hart began his theatrical career by translating German plays, while the New York-born Richard Rodgers studied composition at the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School), before their partnership began in 1919. After five years of failure Rodgers was about to give up and become a clothing salesman, when the two had a breakthrough hit - Manhattan. From that point on Rodgers and Hart created an almost unbroken stream of hits, including the shows On Your Toes, A Connecticut Yankee and Pal Joey. Among the pair's songs: My Romance; The Lady Is a Tramp; and a song that started life as The Prayer, followed by The Bad in Every Man, before becoming a smash hit as Blue Moon.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. Barry Manilow looks at the second episode in Richard Rodger's career, his songwriting partnership with the lyricist and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The grandson of theatre impresario Oscar Hammerstein, Oscar II was writing books and lyrics for Broadway musicals by the early 1920s. Among his early collaborators were Vincent Youmans, Rudolph Friml and Jerome Kern (with whom he wrote Showboat in 1927), before he formed his famous partnership with Richard in 1943. During their 16-year collaboration, Rodgers and Hammerstein produced the enduring classics Oklahoma! Carousel, The King and I, The Sound of Music and the Pulitzer Prize-winning South Pacific. After Hammerstein's death in 1960, Rodgers wrote his own lyrics to No Strings and collaborated with Stephen Sondheim on Do I Hear a Waltz. His last show was 1970's Two by Two.
Barry Manilow was one of the biggest stars of the 70s. Now he is back with a new album - but this time he is focusing on the perils of fame, and how the music industry can ruin your life.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. Gerald Herman was born in New York in 1931 and raised in Jersey. Self-taught as a musician, he studied drama at the University of Miami, where he began writing for revue. His first big success on Broadway came with 1961's Milk and Honey, which picked up Grammy and Tony nominations, but it was Hello, Dolly! that really launched him into the big time. Opening in 1964, Hello, Dolly! ran for 2,844 performances and became Broadway's longest-running musical. It won ten Tony awards, including Best Composer and Lyricist, while the 1969 film adaptation picked up three Oscars. Herman's later works include Mame, Mack and Mabel, and La Cage Aux Folles, while subsequent accolades include the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Awards, induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Tony Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award, and a 2010 Kennedy Center Honor.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. Barry Manilow concludes this series with a look at composer John Kander and lyricist and librettist Fred Ebb, whose long and successful songwriting partnership ended with the latter's death in 2004. They've been rewarded with Tonys on Broadway, Oscars in films, and Emmys on television, and as Kennedy Center honourees they were praised for tackling "serious, challenging subjects - Nazism, abortion, murder, capital punishment, prison torture, greed, corruption - with an originality and fearlessness rarely seen in popular entertainment". Kander and Ebb were behind some of the great creations of the musical stage including Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, as well as New York, New York, a song immortalized by Frank Sinatra. As a neighbour of Fred Ebb's in New York, Barry Manilow was the first to hear the famous opening vamp of this tune. He heard it over and over again, as the pair searched for the lyric, while brushing his teeth in the bathroom!
On Wednesday, May 25th Barry Manilow will be in New York City's 106.7 Lite FM studios hosting a live, online chat starting at 10am ET - he'll be answering questions from fans live as they're submitted on our site.
Barry Manilow performs live in our studio! ...and he’ll talk about his career and his new album, “Fifteen Minutes.” It's his first recording of all original songs in 10 years, and will be released in mid-June. Inspired by the Andy Warhol quote, the album's guitar-driven songs explore the perils and pinnacles of fame.
Join Barry and QVC for a very special Q Session Live from the QVC studios in Pennsylvania at 8pm on May 26 to introduce his newest album. QVC will be among the first to offer his new album! Don’t miss your opportunity to see Barry perform songs from 15 MINUTES, talk about the new album, and you can pre-order it on QVC before it hits the stores!
From QVC.com: For the first time in 9 years, musical icon Barry Manilow is releasing a new, original album. This new musical collection, titled "15 Minutes", celebrates the ups, downs, and challenges of fame, as only Barry Manilow can do it! Join QVC® for a very special Q Session Live at 8pm on 5/26/2011 to introduce his newest album - set to release on June 14, 2011. QVC will be among the first to offer this new album, which features a special bonus disc (On The Way To 15 Minutes) of additional tracks: Wandering Troubador (Demo), Star Children (Demo), Something's Comin' Up (Demo), I'll Get Up Again (Demo). Don't miss your opportunity to ORDER (F09438) this highly anticipated album on QVC before it hits the stores! Performance and release dates are subject to change without notice.
One Hour and 15 Minutes with Barry Manilow: Fri 5/27 12 pm, 5 pm, 10 pm ET; Sat 5/28 9 am, 1 pm, 7 pm ET; Sun 5/29 6 am, 3 pm, 9 pm ET; Mon 5/30 12 am, 4 am, 8 am, 2 pm, 11 pm ET. Barry Manilow spends this Memorial Day weekend on Sirius XM Love! The incomparable Barry Manilow has released a new album and wants to share it with YOU. Spend one hour and 15 minutes with Barry as he presents an exclusive track by track of his latest album 15 Minutes.
Barry Manilow took over "The Talk" stage for a one-of-a-kind live concert! Suzanne Somers guest hosted. Barry gave a little Talk concert for the hosts: Mandy (in the original key!) / Can't Smile Without You (sing-along with co-hosts) / Even Now (Suzanne's request!) / Could It Be Magic (gorgeous chord changes) / Copacabana (At The Copa) (something upbeat). Barry talked about his new album 15 Minutes, its concept (fame) and his own personal experience with it, then performed the single "Bring On Tomorrow" and encore "Can't Smile Without You." [ The Talk 6/8/2011 Episode 149 ]
Thursday, June 9, 2011 RE-BROADCAST: JULY 11, 2011 (LATE NITE)
Scheduled guests: Conan O'Brien, Crystal Reed, and Barry Manilow! Barry talked about his love for Lady Gaga and hearing his own music...in a porn soundtrack! The legendary crooner performed "Bring on Tomorrow" from his new album, "15 Minutes," and his classic "Copacabana." [ Lopez Tonight June 9 - Highlights ]
Singer/songwriter Barry Manilow, who is releasing a new album "15 Minutes," appeared at The Grove for a special performance, where he talked with "Extra" host Mario Lopez about everything from Britney Spears and Lady Gaga to the one guy he'd love to work with... Sting! Manilow said his new album, "15 Minutes," is about fame -- and his inspiration was Britney Spears. "When the paparazzi were driving Britney Spears crazy, and they were surrounding her and we all looked at it in horror watching this girl try to live a life and they wouldn't let her -- is that the price of fame today?"
June 10-12, 2011 PBS REGIONAL RE-BROADCAST: JULY 29, 2011 (LATE NITE)
Singer/songwriter Barry Manilow is set to release his first album of original material in 10 years. Entitled "15 Minutes" and inspired by the Andy Warhol quote: "In the future, everyone will have 15 minutes of fame", the concept album tells the story of someone who achieves fame, blows it... and begins again.
On Monday, June 13 at 6pm, Manilow will make a special appearance at Radio City Music Hall to sign copies of his brand new album, 15 MINUTES. The Radio City Music Hall box office will be open during the signing to offer attendees first access to the Valentine's Weekend Concerts. Fans who attend this event must purchase his new CD in order to receive exclusive access to the February concert tickets.
Barry talked about his latest release "15 Minutes," its concept of fame and how fame - depending on how you take it - is a double-edged sword. Gayle played back a video montage of Barry performing "Mandy," "Copacabana" and "I Write The Songs," as well as grooved to audio clips of the title track "15 Minutes" and the beautiful ballad "Bring On Tomorrow" from Barry's new album. [ Gayle King Show - Video Clip 6/14/2011 ]
ITV invites one of the world’s biggest music stars onto its stage as the globally acclaimed, singer songwriter; Barry Manilow hosts An Audience With... This multi award winning music legend, who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide, will be bringing his unique and extraordinary talents to the small screen, headlining this special one off show in front of a star studded audience. Barry Manilow’s career has spanned more than four decades, and his songs have become part of the soundtrack to our lives. His many hits include Mandy, Could it be Magic and Copacabana, and he has performed to massive audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Guaranteed to be one of the hottest tickets in town, the celebrity audience will be able to get up close and personal with the international singing superstar, as he performs some of his classic hits and some new tracks. The audience will be invited to ask questions about Barry Manilow’s amazing life and music career, making this must see viewing for all music fans. Barry Manilow says: "I’m so excited to have been asked to do 'An Audience With...'. The list of hosts that have appeared on 'An Audience With...' reads like a who’s who of great talent. It’s an honour to have been asked to host the show."
Barry Manilow joins Ken Bruce for a special live acoustic session
Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow performed a special acoustic session from the BBC Radio 2 studios and talked to Ken about the CD signing scheduled at Dress Circle later in the day, forthcoming CD/DVD of his O2 performances earlier in April, current appearances at Paris Las Vegas, and his new CD '15 Minutes', his first original album in ten years. Ken played the second single "Now It's For Real" on Radio 2. Barry then sat at the piano (in the hallway, by the water cooler!) and performed a mini-medley of "I Write The Songs," "Can't Smile Without You," "Weekend In New England" ('was this popular here?'), "I Made It Through The Rain" (with both original lyrics and changed lyrics), "Copacabana (At The Copa)," "Mandy," and "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again." [ BBC RADIO 2 - LISTEN NOW! ]
Barry promotes "15 Minutes" on Front Row with Kirsty Lang!
Barry Manilow on BBC Radio 4's Front Row with Kirsty Lang: Singer and songwriter Barry Manilow discusses the nature of fame, as he releases an album inspired by the pressures of celebrity. He also reveals his close encounter with a stalker, and why he has no desire to create another Broadway musical. [ BBC RADIO 2 - LISTEN NOW! ]
Dress Circle are delighted to announce that Barry Manilow will be appearing at our Covent Garden store to sign his new CD "15 Minutes" - the first original album from the singer-songwriter in ten years. You can purchase the CD on the day from 10am until 6pm, at which time you will be given a numbered wrist band. This number will be your allocated place in the queue, anyone given a wrist band will be guaranteed to meet Barry and get their CD signed. There is no reason to queue all day once you have your wrist band. We would ask you start queuing from 4:30. Dress Circle staff will be on hand to assist you...
Thursday, June 23, 2011 *RE-SCHEDULED FROM ORIGINAL AIR DATE JUNE 17, 2011*
Barry Manilow shares his secret to coming up with hit songs: Tonight Barry Manilow opens up to Piers Morgan (and a large audience of 'Fanilows') to talk greatest hits, the price of fame, and a lot more. Manilow told Piers one song he loves to play is "Can't Smile Without You." "They love it and I love it too," he says. How does Manilow come up with his hit songs? "When I’m walking around," he says. "That means, if I remember them a couple of hours later that means I got it."
Barry Manilow on the price of fame: "It's a very dangerous thing." Piers Morgan sat down with Barry Manilow this week to talk about his long career and to learn about what's in the future for him. Manilow's new album "15 minutes" was inspired by Britney Spears. When he began writing the album it was around the time Spears was hounded by the paparazzi. "She couldn’t even go out to Starbucks," he says. "We all looked at her in horror." Manilow emphasizes how dangerous fame can be if you're not grounded. Manilow calls it "a drug." Tune in to "Piers Morgan Tonight" at 9pm ET/PT, Thursday, June 23 for the full interview and a special performance.
Barry Manilow dropped in to the Heart Breakfast studio this morning. He reveals to Jamie and Harriet the unusual way he keeps trim and tells us whose poster he's got on his bedroom wall!
Access Hollywood's hosts Billy Bush and Kit Hoover sat down with Barry and talked about his new album "15 Minutes," the price of fame, how fame is different for him today ("gratitude"), some of his favorite artists (Lady Gaga, Foo Fighters), writing commercial jingles early in his career, and his ongoing shows at Paris Las Vegas. [ Barry on Access Hollywood Live 7/15/2011 #1 ] [ Barry on Access Hollywood Live 7/15/2011 #2 ]
Tune in for a power-packed show with tennis champ Venus Williams, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks and the incomparable Barry Manilow! Tune in for Barry's interview on FOX and Friends (FOX News Channel) Tuesday morning (September 13) to find out about www.GetBackInRhythm.com. Check your local listings.
Barry Manilow, Kristin Chenoweth.>Barry Manilow makes a special return visit to the show. Plus, actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth. Tuesday at 10 pm ET on HLN.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Capitol Hill (Washington, DC)
Barry speaks to Congress about AFib
Barry Manilow was on Capitol Hill speaking at a briefing on atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a heart disease that affects over 2.5 million Americans. Manilow, who has fought the disease for the past 15 years, urged lawmakers to support HR 295, a bill that would advance research and education on the disease.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting. It covers over sixty years of composition examining the work of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman and Kander and Ebb. Among the rare recordings are songs by Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and a never before heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was three years old. George Gershwin is the first composer in the spotlight, who left school in 1913 to pursue a career as a song plugger and composer in New York's Tin Pan Alley. His first hit song was Swanee, which was recorded by Al Jolson in 1920. He went on to create an impressive body of work, including celebrated musicals like Funny Face; jazz standards and popular songs like They Can't Take That Away from Me [which was posthumously nominated for an Oscar]; and the ambitious opera Porgy and Bess.
Barry Manilow on The Insider! Barry shared some special news with his fans during an exclusive interview on The Insider... "I'm saying Thank You to Las Vegas for treating me so great. We've had a great time there but it's time to go. Vegas was playing it safe. I've got to go out. Take some risks again. No, not a tour. But we're playing the Hollywood Bowl for three nights. We're playing Radio City for four nights." About his latest release, 15 Minutes: I have done eight years of cover records. I needed to shake it up. I needed to do something that scared me." About AFib and GetBackinRhythm.com: "I can still sing 'Copacabana' and I'm still up on stage, so it doesn't stop me but the reason it doesn't stop me is because I take care of me." Manilow's last concert at the Paris Hotel is December 11th.
Sunday, October 23, 2011 (19:00) ORIGINALLY AIRED MARCH 22, 2011
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting. It covers over sixty years of composition examining the work of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman and Kander and Ebb. Among the rare recordings are songs by Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and a never before heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was three years old. This week, he looks at Irving Berlin, a self-taught pianist and composer who published more than fifteen hundred songs. He began writing music for Tin Pan Alley and Broadway in the 1920s and also worked on musical films starring Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and other Hollywood stars, penning classic hits like White Christmas. Berlin was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 10 January 1977, in recognition of his long career and contribution to the popular culture of the United States.
The "Early Show" profiles music legend Barry Manilow and his work to spread awareness of the heart disease he suffers from, atrial fibrillation.
Manilow's heart disease: What are the symptoms?
Prevention magazine Contributing Editor Dr. Holly Phillips speaks to the "Early Show" anchors about the health dangers of musician Barry Manilow's heart condition, atrial fribrillation, and how the disease is treated.
After the most devastating Tornado in the United States in more than fifty years hit Joplin, Missouri this May, bringing hope and joy back to the community became vital. Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow’s non-profit organization, the Manilow Music Project is donating over $300,000 in musical instruments in addition to sponsoring an instrument drive to get even more instruments into the hands of the Joplin High School students.
In a career spanning four decades Barry Manilow has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide, earning him critical acclaim and a legion of loyal fans. For one night only the musical legend performs an evening of heart-stopping entertainment in front of a star-studded audience. He performs his greatest hits such as Mandy, Could It Be Magic and Copacabana and answers questions about his life and musical career. Barry Manilow joins the outstanding roll call of past hosts in this unique television special, guaranteed to have toes tapping and hands swaying.
Barry performed his hits "Can't Smile Without You," "I Made It Through The Rain," "Could It Be Magic," "Mandy," "I Write The Songs" and "Copacabana (At The Copa)," and responded to questions from the audience which included a guest appearance by Lulu. Digital Spy reported: On ITV1, An Audience With Barry Manilow thrilled 3.51m (15.2%) of his fans from 9pm. The 'Mandy' singer also brought in 133k (0.7%) on timeshift. [ TAPED JUNE 22, 2011 | PRESS RELEASE ]
Sunday, October 30, 2011 (19:00) ORIGINALLY AIRED MARCH 29, 2011
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting. It covers over sixty years of composition examining the work of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerry Herman and Kander and Ebb. Among the rare recordings are songs by Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and a never before heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was three years old. This week he celebrates Harold Arlen, composer of the Oscar-winning song Over The Rainbow, who was born Hyman Arluck in Buffalo, New York, back in 1905. Harold sang in the synagogue where his father was cantor, from the age of seven, and formed his first group (the Snappy Trio) whilst still in his teens. After moving to New York City in 1925, Arlen achieved fame by writing songs for various reviews and for the shows at Harlem's Cotton Club. Many of his songs, including Stormy Weather, became jazz standards whilst songs like That Old Black Magic also had their roots in jazz. During a long, and successful career, Harold wrote over 400 songs and collaborated with the likes of Ted Koehler, Johnny Mercer, Ira Gershwin and Yip Harburg.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week he celebrates Frank Loesser, the Pulitzer, Tony and Academy award-winning lyricist and songwriter. Born in New York in 1910, Loesser was briefly a newspaper reporter before his first lyrics (In Love with the Memory of You) were published in 1931. He moved to Hollywood where he wrote songs for dozens of films and whilst serving in World War II, he began writing music in addition to words. His compositions included Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition, Heart and Soul [aka Chopsticks - the music was written by Hoagy Carmichael] and he picked up an Oscar in 1949 for Baby, It's Cold Outside. His major film score was Hans Christian Andersen (1952), which provided Danny Kaye with several memorable songs, while his stage successes included Guys and Dolls (1953) and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1963) which is currently playing on Broadway, with Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. Frank died of lung cancer in 1969 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame the following year.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week Barry Manilow turns his attention to the composer Leonard Bernstein, who was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on 25 August 1918. Bernstein is particularly unusual - whereas Gershwin was a popular composer who aspired to write classical music - Bernstein was a classical musician who wrote popular music. Through musical successes such as On The Town, Candide and West Side Story he brought a complexity of arranging styles and musicianship that was unrivalled amongst Broadway composers. Barry shows how Bernstein's ability to orchestrate his own melodies had such a great impact on musical theatre and defined Bernstein as a composer. As he deconstructs West Side Story's Officer Krupke, Barry illustrates Bernstein's expert use of dissonant chords and rhythm structures.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of ten famous composers of the Great American Songbook. He explores their genius through rare recordings and de-constructs their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week he celebrates Jule Styne, the vocal coach turned Broadway and Hollywood composer, who was born in England in 1905. During a successful career, which included collaborations with Frank Loesser (previously featured in this series), Sammy Cahn (Time After Time), Leo Robin (Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend) and Stephen Sondheim (Gypsy), Styne won two Grammy awards, a Tony award, an Oscar and was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. This programme includes a never-before-heard Barry Manilow recording, made when he was just three years old. Barry's grandfather recognised that his young grandson had talent and at the weekend they would take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, into Manhattan, where there was a recording booth. You put in a quarter and made a recording and, remarkably, the ones Barry made in this way have survived! We hear evidence of Barry's precocious talent in a tune written by Jule Styne, Papa Won't You Dance with Me.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. This week he celebrates a songwriting duo - Rodgers and Hart. Richard Rodgers wrote with Lorenz Hart for twenty years in one of the most successful of songwriting partnerships. He then went on to write with Oscar Hammerstein for another twenty years - a feat which no other composer has equaled. Tonight we begin a two part exploration of the work of Richard Rodgers, beginning with his relationship with Lorenz Hart. The son of German immigrants, lyricist Lorenz Hart began his theatrical career by translating German plays, while the New York-born Richard Rodgers studied composition at the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School), before their partnership began in 1919. After five years of failure Rodgers was about to give up and become a clothing salesman, when the two had a breakthrough hit - Manhattan. From that point on Rodgers and Hart created an almost unbroken stream of hits, including the shows On Your Toes, A Connecticut Yankee and Pal Joey. Among the pair's songs: My Romance; The Lady Is a Tramp; and a song that started life as The Prayer, followed by The Bad in Every Man, before becoming a smash hit as Blue Moon.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. Barry Manilow looks at the second episode in Richard Rodger's career, his songwriting partnership with the lyricist and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The grandson of theatre impresario Oscar Hammerstein, Oscar II was writing books and lyrics for Broadway musicals by the early 1920s. Among his early collaborators were Vincent Youmans, Rudolph Friml and Jerome Kern (with whom he wrote Showboat in 1927), before he formed his famous partnership with Richard in 1943. During their 16-year collaboration, Rodgers and Hammerstein produced the enduring classics Oklahoma! Carousel, The King and I, The Sound of Music and the Pulitzer Prize-winning South Pacific. After Hammerstein's death in 1960, Rodgers wrote his own lyrics to No Strings and collaborated with Stephen Sondheim on Do I Hear a Waltz. His last show was 1970's Two by Two.
This year’s Royal Variety Performance will be held at the Lowry’s Lyric Theatre, alford Quays, Salford, Manchester, on Monday, 5th December 2011 Peter Kay hosts The Royal Variety Performance 2011 from The Lowry at Salford Quays in Manchester in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal. The bill features the very best of British and international talent, including the legendary Tony Bennett, Cee Lo Green, Nicole Scherzinger, Barry Manilow, Britain's Got Talent winner Jai McDowall, Penn & Teller, Il Divo, Leona Lewis and Pixie Lott. Plus Adam Cooper and the cast of the musical Singin' In The Rain give an exclusive performance ahead of the show's West End opening next year, and there are laughs from comedians Jason Manford, Greg Davies and Tim Minchin.
Barry performs a medley of his hits "Mandy" and "Could It Be Magic"!
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. Gerald Herman was born in New York in 1931 and raised in Jersey. Self-taught as a musician, he studied drama at the University of Miami, where he began writing for revue. His first big success on Broadway came with 1961's Milk and Honey, which picked up Grammy and Tony nominations, but it was Hello, Dolly! that really launched him into the big time. Opening in 1964, Hello, Dolly! ran for 2,844 performances and became Broadway's longest-running musical. It won ten Tony awards, including Best Composer and Lyricist, while the 1969 film adaptation picked up three Oscars. Herman's later works include Mame, Mack and Mabel, and La Cage Aux Folles, while subsequent accolades include the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Awards, induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Tony Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award, and a 2010 Kennedy Center Honor.
They Write The Songs: Barry Manilow looks at the lives and works of his favourite composers, de-constructing their songs at his piano. Recorded at Barry's home in America, the series gives a songwriter's insight into the art and craft of songwriting, covering over 60 years of composition. Barry Manilow concludes this series with a look at composer John Kander and lyricist and librettist Fred Ebb, whose long and successful songwriting partnership ended with the latter's death in 2004. They've been rewarded with Tonys on Broadway, Oscars in films, and Emmys on television, and as Kennedy Center honourees they were praised for tackling "serious, challenging subjects - Nazism, abortion, murder, capital punishment, prison torture, greed, corruption - with an originality and fearlessness rarely seen in popular entertainment". Kander and Ebb were behind some of the great creations of the musical stage including Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, as well as New York, New York, a song immortalized by Frank Sinatra. As a neighbour of Fred Ebb's in New York, Barry Manilow was the first to hear the famous opening vamp of this tune. He heard it over and over again, as the pair searched for the lyric, while brushing his teeth in the bathroom!
