Past Performances 1994

Highlights (January 14, Act I): Ready To Take A Chance Again (edit) / Daybreak / Somewhere In The Night / Can't Smile Without You / All The Time / Memory / Brooklyn Blues / New York City Rhythm / Avenue C / Jumpin' At The Woodside / Bandstand Boogie / Weekend In New England / I Made It Through The Rain

First Show:  Growing up as a poor kid -- and then the very lean college years that followed -- I finally got to see my first Barry Manilow concert once I was out of school and had my first job. It was a big treat, and worth all those years of waiting and wishing. I will never forget my first Barry Manilow concert. - Debora (of Des Moines, IA) (9/28/99)

I showed up to purchase tickets early one morning and got great seats. At that time I didn't know anything about Barry Manilow International Fan Club. I saw a separate window for fan club members where they could buy tickets. I then decided as soon as I got home, I'd find out what I could about BMIFC. The concert was held on April 27, 1994 at the Special Events Center of the Coliseum. Another fantastic performance! - Pat Darnall (Greensboro, NC) (3/28/2008)

May 3: It was the day before my birthday and I found out by accident that Barry was in town. I was in the balcony but I didn't care 'cause all I wanted to hear was the music, and he delivered as usual. I wish he had come to Toronto more often! - Heather Johnston (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) (7/4/2006)

Highlights (May 2 - Act II): Copacabana (At The Copa) / Looks Like We Made It / Let Me Be Your Wings (with Debra Byrd) / Deja Vu / I'll Never Love This Way Again / Some Kind Of Friend / Beautiful Music / Soon / Could It Be Magic (prelude + uptempo versions) / Mandy

First/Favorite Show (May 17):  Barry is the most passionate performer I have ever seen, and this concert will live forever in my memory... the unity and companionship between fans is unbelievable... I am still in contact with those I met at the concert. I had been a fan of Barry's for a few years, and finally seeing him in concert was an experience of a lifetime. I am eagerly awaiting his next trip to Australia! - Amanda Westerway (Canberra, Australia) (12/31/99)

May 20: I took my parents to see Barry. I'd driven them mad for years playing his music EVERY morning before school. Finally, years later when they saw him live, they were completely astounded. A fond memory is of my 55-year-old dad standing on a chair yelling for more!! They loved it so much we all jumped on a plane and flew to Brisbane to catch one of his next concerts. I guess the biggest influence Barry has had on my life is that I've followed my own dream into music and am now performing myself and doing what I love. I owe you everything, Barry! You taught me to sing and express my love for music... it's all YOUR fault!! Thanks - With Love, Linda McCarthy (Adelaide, Australia) (7/4/2000)

May 17: Took mum and an older female friend. Barry sounded so awesome, I can't believe it's been almost 10 years since that concert. Hubby drove us to the concert and sat outside waiting (Barry's not really his cup of tea), but even he said that when the doors opened for people to go in and out that Barry sounded fantastic. Time for a return visit, Mr. Manilow! - Trisha McCleary (Sydney, Australia) (1/24/2004)

I went to see him...on the racetrack, packed. I was sitting real close (to the stage)... - L.A. Cole (Heyworth, IL) (9/4/99)

Highlights: Ready To Take A Chance Again / Daybreak / Somewhere In The Night / Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again / Can't Smile Without You / Brooklyn Blues / Memory / New York City Rhythm / Avenue C / Jumpin' At The Woodside / Bandstand Boogie / Weekend In New England / I Made It Through The Rain / Copacabana (At The Copa / Looks Like We Made It / Deja Vu/I'll Never Love This Way Again (with Debra Byrd / Some Kind Of Friend / Could It Be Magic (Ballad)/Could It Be Magic (Dance Version) + encore / Mandy/Could It Be Magic (Reprise) / I Write The Songs / It's A Miracle (Reprise)

I knew I was a true Manilow fan when I had purchased two tickets for the seated area knowing full well that my boyfriend (at the time) would never agree to go. Though I felt like I had the plague at first, with the empty seat beside me, my determination to see the performer I love never made me feel like I was there alone. A truly inspiring, passion-filled performance of which has made me even more convinced there is no other entertainer with as much talent for songwriting, arranging, and beautiful singing as Our Man. - Shelley Geiman (Manchester, Maryland) (7/3/2002)

First Show - Amy Doutt (Waynesburg, PA) (3/4/99)

Favorite Show:  Barry's "buns" from the 8th row!!! - Susan Slowikowski (Weirton, WV) (7/16/99)

Favorite Show:  After going to Barry concerts since I was seven years old, I finally got to sit in the SECOND ROW. It was the most awesome experience I've ever had!  It was three weeks before my wedding, and it was the best wedding present I received! - Jenny Bethel (Cincinnati, OH) (7/16/99)

First/Favorite Show:  What can I say?  Barry is AWESOME!  Everything about the show was great!! - Bridget Laflamme (Berlin, NH) (3/31/2000)

First Show - Suzanne (of Methuen) (5/16/2000)

First Show: I have been to several Manilow concerts and he just keeps on getting better and better. He is truly one of the greatest performers of all time. - E. Mills (Lowell, MA) (5/26/2000)

First Show (September 10) - Christy Hughes (Streetsboro, OH) (8/26/98)

First Show (September 10) - Adrianne Brown (Akron, OH) (5/8/99)

First Show: My first concert was 100% unforgettable! - Laura Scott (Henderson, NV) (2/28/2009, 10/23/2010)

I think this is the week Barry lost his mom. He gained considerable respect by the local media and me. Despite his loss, he came back at the end of the week performing the missed show. He came out and sang "I Am Your Child" in the dark... just his voice... no music. It was an amazing memory. On the way home, I was listening to "Copacabana" and was unfortunately, pulled over because I was speeding. I explained to the officer that I was a huge Barry fan, had just left the concert and was just so happy. I apologized and said I'd pay more attention to driving. He said "my wife loves Barry, too." I'll let you go with a warning this time! As always, a great, great memory!! - Maria Basch (Denver, CO) (4/26/2009)

Highlights (September 10, 1st act): I Am Your Child / Ready To Take A Chance Again / Daybreak / Somewhere In The Night / Can't Smile Without You / Brooklyn Blues / Memory / Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree / Sentimental Journey / Chattanooga Choo Choo / New York City Rhythm / Avenue C / Jumpin' At The Woodside / Bandstand Boogie / Weekend In New England / I Made It Through The Rain

First Show: What I liked about this concert was the music and Barry. - Nancy Luff (of Belgium) (5/23/2001)

What I liked the most about this show was to see Barry back again after a very long time. The only song I missed was "I've Never Been So Low On Love" from the Paradise Caf album. It's a very sad song, but so tremendously beautiful. - Beate Werst (of Germany (10/11/2002)

[ Manilow TV/Archives Episode #58 aired August 2014 ]

First Show - Jeannine Van Eyken (Antwerp, Belgium) (3/23/2000)

What did I like about the show? What didn't I like would be quicker. Nothing! He is a true professional from start to finish. I see him every time he plays in Glasgow now and wouldn't miss it for anything. - Alison (of Glasgow, Scotland) (2/24/2002)

First Show - Barbara McGookin (Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK) (5/26/2002)

First Show: Barry is a showman playing to the audience with all those curtain calls. Everyone around me was breathless with excitement and anticipation waiting for their god to appear and he did. With his cheeky grin [he] sang his heart out. I was hooked from then on, and I always see him on stage in this country... why does he never pick me, a typical Welsh girl who was born with the talent of the Welsh, [to sing with him]? I can sing! - Paula J. Curtis (Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK) (5/29/2000)

Favorite Show (November 12): Barry did the New Year's Eve Show in London, and it was the only chance for us to see it in our whole live, and I'll never forget it. It was absolutely amazing. - Elisabeth Gordeau (of The Netherlands) (5/3/2000)

First Show - Eden Copeland (of the United Kingdom) (10/27/2001)

Highlights (November 12): Opening (A Night To Remember) / I'm Your Man / Daybreak / Stay / Can't Smile Without You / Brooklyn Blues / Looks Like We Made It / Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree / Sentimental Journey / Chattanooga Choo Choo / Medley (Avenue C/Jumpin' At The Woodside/Bandstand Boogie) / Bermuda Triangle / Medley (If I Should Love Again/Mandy) / Keep Each Other Warm / I Wanna Do It With You (edit) / Let's Hang On / I Don't Want To Walk Without You / I Want To Be Somebody's Baby (bluesy intro with Debra Byrd) / Some Kind Of Friend / The Best Of Me / Hey Mambo / Copacabana / Copacabana-The Musical Medley (Dancin' Fool/Who Needs To Dream/Sweet Heaven (I'm In Love Again)) / It's Just Another New Year's Eve / Auld Lang Syne / It's A Miracle / Where Does The Time Go?

[What made this show special was] that I was one of the youngest people there who knew EVERY lyric (which made being alone FUN ... the entire row became friends!). I had 6th row seats (even though I did buy them last minute... going alone DOES have its benefits!) and at 24 years old at the time, I had no money (spent that year's "savings" of $40 on the concert!), no job, one of the saddest holidays of my life, and for the first time all year (with only a few left to spare) I was TRULY HAPPY just to be alive... and to have had the experience of seeing Barry in concert! I think the thing I liked most was the level of intimacy that was created in such a "small" (2000 seat) venue. It truly was the BEST day of 1994 for me! - Julianna (of San Diego, CA) (2/2/2004)

First Show: Barry was in San Diego and he was sensational! - Edwin Bunda (of Guam) (7/31/2012)

Highlights (December 27, 2nd act): Copacabana (At The Copa) / Looks Like We Made It / Let Me Be Your Wings (with Debra Byrd) / Deja Vu / I'll Never Love This Way Again (with Debra Byrd) / Hey Mambo / Beautiful Music / Moonlight Serenade / Could It Be Magic (ballad) / Could It Be Magic (dance version) / Mandy/Could It Be Magic / I Write The Songs / It's A Miracle

Favorite Show because of...Everything! The adventure we had just getting there from all the way across the country, the incredible show, the people we shared the experience with, the convention activities, the suite we stayed in, the wonderful seats we had (Third Row Center!!). Seventeen years later, we still get together and reminisce about that one magical night!! - Christine Koch (Clifton Park, New York) (5/6/1999, 11/24/2011)

First Show - Kristen Knight (Las Vegas, NV) (3/10/2002)

First Show - Michael Sgalla (Tiltonsville, OH) (11/26/2004)

Favorite Show - Jose Aviles (Las Vegas, Nevada) (6/8/2012)