October 21, 1992 - Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> Sarah Louise Harris (Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, England) (1/21/2003)
October 22, 1992 - Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> "Carole from Britain"
October 23, 1992 - Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> Meridee Alter (Sherman Oaks, California)
October 24, 1992 - Desert Inn (early show) (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> Jill Ann Tradel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
October 24, 1992 - Desert Inn (late show) (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> "Lynn from Anaheim, California"
October 25, 1992 - Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> "Patty from San Bernardino, California"
November 11, 1992 - Singapore Indoor Stadium (Singapore)
> Noraina Nain Sardi (Singapore)
November 25, 1992 - Kanagawa Kenmin Hall (Yokohama, Japan)
> Sumie Koseki (Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan)
March 2, 1993 - Radio City Music Hall (New York City, New York)
> Robyn Jacobs (Staten Island, New York): I will never forget my "Can't Smile Without You" night. I will never forget the look of those blue eyes and holding his hand. I can't believe when he said goodbye and I hugged and kissed him he lifted me up and carried me, when he put me down I almost walked off the stage instead of the stairs. Thank you, Barry, for the memory in my mind, but most of all in my heart! Still watch the video and can't believe it. (1/27/2016)
March 3, 1993 - Radio City Music Hall (New York City, New York)
> Jennifer Cohen (Bronx, New York City, New York): It Ruled! Barry Rules!! (4/10/2003)
March 7, 1993 - Radio City Music Hall (New York City, New York)
> Ellen Maloney (Goshen, New York): I have seen many concerts over the years, but never had the nerve to try and get on stage. One day I decided that I really wanted to hug and kiss the man who has touched my life so profoundly. I prayed all day to get picked and I actually got picked the first night I tried!! It was incredible. My husband had been with me the previous nights, but had to watch my children that night, so I was there alone...except when I was with Barry, of course!! (Thanks to the wonderful video and all the sweet people who gave me pictures, I wasn't totally alone!)
Barry has been like a father figure to me. He has taught me more than I will ever be able to repay him for. He is a beautiful person. God blessed us all by giving us Barry, especially me. I can only hope and pray that some of these fans who expect the world from him will have more respect for him and adoration instead of being critical of him...
Thank you, Barry, for EVERYTHING. I love and respect you!! (9/8/99)
March 17, 1993 - Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> Connie Summer (Shelby, North Carolina): There are three things that stand out about my miracle come true:
- I was struck by just how unbelievably gorgeous Barry is. I mean that up close he looks even more incredible than the best picture I have ever seen of him.
- The big hug was the most special part. I got to hug him close and tell him I love him, and I remember his beautiful black shoes. It was truly my miracle come true.
- I get to relive my miracle every day because of the Barry fan that took the wonderful pictures and sent them to me. Thank you. No words can describe the joy the man brings. Barry is simply a gift to the world. (11/4/2004)
March 19, 1993 - Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> Joy Beacham (Cleveland, Tennessee): It was definitely a highlight of my life and a tribute
to the saying that persistence pays off!! He said to me in a very low voice,
"you smell great", which most people didn't hear, but I sure did!
("Knowing" by Estee Lauder is now my perfume of choice!). It was wonderful
sharing that night with so many of my Barry friends. It wouldn't have
been the same without them there to share "the experience of a
lifetime!"
March 20, 1993 - Desert Inn (late show) (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> Daunna Becker (Salt Lake City, Utah): My 50th concert! What a wonderful
experience! The biggest surprise - - getting kissed on the cheek (and in the eye)
and having Barry play with my hair! Thanks to all of my friends who made it extra
special and to Barry for the duet of my lifetime!
March 28, 1993 - Royal Albert Hall (London, England)
> Pauline Diggins (England): Came 'round to the CSWY part of the show when I held up my sign saying "Try Me" and he did! It was a real magic moment!! I am one of the lucky ones to have a signed video and photographs. Many "Barry friends" have given me many photos that were taken during that moment. (2/23/99)
April 1, 1993 - Royal Albert Hall (London, England)
> Kerry Thomson (Melbourne, Australia) (8/19/97)
April 2, 1993 - Royal Albert Hall (London, England)
> Julie Lowe (Croydon, Surrey, United Kingdom): My sign said "I give great knee" and during our duet Barry said "She is fulfilling her promise!" As I left the stage he said "What a lucky husband she has" -- a comment I continually remind my husband about. For sure the best night of my life!! (10/30/2004)
April 11, 1993 - Manchester Apollo (Manchester, Lancashire, England)
> "Sheryl from London" [Manilow TV episode #169]
April 12, 1993 - Manchester Apollo (Manchester, Lancashire, England)
> Sharon Hardie (Halifax, West Yorkshire, England): I couldn't remember my own name! It was a greeeeeaaaaat birthday present!! (4/27/99)
April 14, 1993 - Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (Glasgow, Scotland)
> Mary Hutcheon (Glasgow, Scotland): It was truly a dream come true for me, having waited 10 years! All day at work I had been very nervous about the show because I was sure I was to be picked that night!! I kept telling myself 'this is YOUR night' and it was!! We went to the show and I was 14 rows back. When it came to "Can't Smile" I did as I usually do, stand on my chair to wave (I'm only 4 feet 11 inches!!). Barry saw me and the rest they say is history!! It was all I ever dreamt and MORE. He was wonderful and loving and I enjoyed singing with him because, as I said to him that night, I am trying to get an acting career going and work a day job to supplement that. ONE DAY I'll be able to do it as my REAL job. I love Barry and again thank him for a dream come true. (7/18/97, 8/1/98)
June 25, 1993 - Desert Inn (late show) (Las Vegas, Nevada)
> Julie Sawyer (Bountiful, Utah)
July 5, 1993 - Riverbend (Cincinnati, Ohio)
> Lyne' Allison (Indianapolis, Indiana)
July 6, 1993 - Blossom Music Center (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
> Angie Lemke : It was unbelievable!! We were about 30 rows back and
he picked the girl "with the white shirt and red pants." Thank
God for the video or I don't think I would have believed it myself! I
have been a fan since I was nine years old. I'm still in shock! (9/7/96)
July 30, 1993 - Lakewood Amphitheatre (Atlanta, Georgia)
> Kerry Dalton (Stockbridge, Georgia): When I was nine, my cousin gave me my first album, "This One's For You" - that is when I fell in love with Barry. He expressed in his songs the way I dreamed love would be. I went to my first Barry concert at the age of 14 (In The Round at The Omni in Atlanta). When it was time to pick someone to sing with him, of course I stood up until he started looking in my section. He picked the lady sitting only two seats from me! It should have been me!!
Well, on July 30, 1993, I prepared for Barry's concert like it was our first date. I even told all my friends and co-workers that I was going to be the person he picked that night. After seeing the seats my husband purchased (19th row, last seat on the left) and all the attractive women near the stage, my hopes were shattered. But it turned out I had the BEST Seat in the House! When Barry pointed me out in the crowd, my heart stopped. I don't even know how I got on stage, but I will never forget the moment when Barry took my hand and pulled me up against him.
During the get-to-know-you questions, he asked me if I was married and I told him I would take my ring off. He said, "No, no, don't take your ring off!" and I replied, "But you're HIM!" Once the microphone was placed in my hand, I wasn't even sure what song we were about to sing. I could have sung ANY song he wanted me too. He was reassuring the entire time. He made me feel like a star.
I realize the song only lasts about four minutes and Barry selects one woman per concert, but the memory I have of that evening is still so vivid in my mind, it might as well have been yesterday. A lifelong dream was fulfilled that evening. I am so grateful to have finally kissed the first man that won my heart, and showed me that [music is] the pathway to life's memories and if you wait long enough, dreams CAN come true! (5/6/2001)
August 7, 1993 - Sea World (San Antonio, Texas)
> Monika Johnson Bell (San Antonio, Texas): I had a dream the day of the concert that I would meet him and was on stage hugging him. Strange, I know, but I swear it is true! While at the concert he asked who knew the words to "Can't Smile Without You," and of course, I did. I stood up as did half the crowd and he picked me! I was too stunned to move as I had no idea what was about to happen and TRUST me I cannot sing a note. All I kept thinking was THANK GOD I shaved my legs! We sang and danced and I got through it pretty good, for someone who cannot sing a note and was seeing their icon and legend up close and personal. He gave me a copy of the tape, to which my children laugh and say I look weird. It was the best! I have seen more shows than I can count since that day, however, I will never forget the day my heart stood still and all of my wildest dreams came true. He is the kindest most gentle man and I truly adore him as a person as well as a entertainer. (7/16/2010)
August 15, 1993 - Caesar's Palace (Lake Tahoe, Nevada)
> Charlene Buccione (Tampa, Florida): My friends and I had the worst day. We tried to drive around Lake Tahoe and got lost, then when we returned to our room, we found we had been locked out. After all of that, something good had to come from this night. When it was time for 'CSWY', I stood on my chair. Barry looked right at me and said, "That is illegal." I said, "So what?" and he said, "Okay, come on up."
I got down off my chair and screamed, putting my shoes back on and heading for the stage. I remember his hand stretched out to take mine and I remember his beautiful blue eyes. A big thrill for me was that Barry said I sounded good, because I always wanted to be a professional singer. He asked me if I was married and I had to say yes, since I had just gotten married three months earlier - darn! But when I told Barry my husband wasn't there, he cuddled close anyway.
When we headed back toward the piano after our little dance, I shouted to myself - Oh my God, I know what happens next - I could hardly stand it. Barry really cuddled me as we sang. I see on the tape that he said something to me after we hugged (and boy I'd sure like to know what it was - I can't remember!). I do remember his soft lips and how sweet he looked at me.
This memory will remain forever in the sweetest part of my heart. What a special person to give so much of himself to each one of us. Barry says that we give him so much, but nothing will ever match the feeling he gave me that night and for the rest of my life. I am still married and never became a singer, but I was a star that night, because after the show my friends and I went out for dinner and I was applauded as I entered the restaurant - Thank you Barry!! (4/16/2000, 5/20/2000)
August 21, 1993 - The Gorge Amphitheatre (George, Washington)
> Rebecca Driver (Brewster, Washington) (10/29/2001)
August 22, 1993 - L.B. Day Amphitheatre (Salem, Oregon)
> Carol Diskin (Salem, Oregon): I couldn't believe it when Barry stopped in the middle of CSWY and said he was going to invite someone on stage to sing with him. I was way in the back. I never thought he could see me. But as luck would have it, I happened to be wearing my brightest hot pink outfit that evening. I stood on the bench and jumped up and down pointing to myself. Then Barry asked to have the lights turned up in the back. It did look like he was looking right at me but I was so far away, I was sure he couldn't be pointing at me. When he said "you, way in the back with the pink on", and people came running toward me I almost fainted, but up I ran being dragged by some wonderful stranger.
When I got on stage I was "Oh-My-God"ing. The singing part was uneventful because I will admit I can't sing my way out of a paper bag, but after - when he gave me my video - it was a dream of reality. Barry left right after the concert but things didn't stop there. People came up to me as if I were a celebrity and asked for my autograph.
I worked for a eye doctor in a mall at the time and everyone in the mall came in the office and asked to watch the video. A radio station called me and asked for an on-the-air interview. Salem is not that small of a town but I was treated as a star for a long time after. I would love for Barry to know that he changed my life that night. Until then, I don't think I felt very special. Now I do. People would say I was, but until that night I didn't understand their words.
Thank you BARRY! (11/29/2000)
August 25, 1993 - Fraze Pavilion (Kettering, Ohio)
> Kaye Sutton: Talk about a dream come true! My one wish was to Meet Barry.
I never dreamed I would get to Sing with him. I remember the night well - I
had lawn seats so I didn't expect too much when he started
to pick from the audience, but as they turned the house lights on, he
suddenly said "You, with My Face on your chest (i.e., on my t-shirt), yeah you!".
I don't remember getting to the stage but I do remember staring into
those deep blue eyes!! The best part was the autographed videotape. It was through the tape that
I met my husband: His sister saw the video at work and decided I would
be the perfect one for him. We've been together now for two years! I'd love to
thank Barry for that memorable moment.
August 28, 1993 - Iowa State Fair (Des Moines, Iowa)
> Kelley Miller (Omaha, Nebraska) (5/9/2000)
September 2, 1993 - Syracuse New York State Fair (Syracuse, New York)
> Jackie Kotary (New York): It had to be the single most exciting night
of my life! I am a music major in college ... and Barry has been my inspiration
for pursuing a career in music. Getting to sing with him on stage is beyond words for me,
I'm speechless!! After admiring Barry and his music all my life, it was more than words
could say.
September 4, 1993 - Caesar's (Atlantic City, New Jersey)
> Christina Cotsifas (Coatesville, Pennsylvania): I had waited 11 long
years to sing with Barry! My dreams finally came true on 9/4/93! I
wasn't originally supposed to go to the shows in Atlantic City this time
around, but as luck would have it; an online friend of mine had an extra
ticket and I was there! I was half way in the back, in the center and had
a sign, but something told me that it was going to be my turn finally! Barry
was the best. So nice and calming and his eyes were so blue. What made
it even better that was a lot of my friends were in the audience that
night -- I had my own cheering section! To top it all off, my friend and
I got moved to the front section of tables after I sang with him -- and
Barry had to make a joke about it of course! Thanks Barry, for one of the
most memorable nights of my life!
September 1993 - Caesar's (Atlantic City, New Jersey)
> Sherry Moccia (Belleville, New Jersey): It was such a great experience for me. When Barry was helping me off the stage he was talking to me. I don't remember all that he said because I was still in shock, but I remember that he told me I had a wonderful voice. I remember thinking if Barry Manilow thinks that it must be true, and I have been singing ever since. One song that my vocal coach says was written for me is "When October Goes". I will always be grateful to Barry for those words. It has truly changed my life! (9/8/99)
September 12, 1993 - Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion (Devore, California)
> Missy Walker (Apple Valley, California)
September 17, 1993 - Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View, California)
> Aileen Agustin (Fremont, California): I'll never forget that moment that I got to meet Barry! I have loved his music since my teens and he has helped me overcome all my "misfit" nightmares. I could barely sing, let alone remember the words! I was so excited that I jumped into his arms... It was a wonderful night! I play the tape over and over for my children and they are now enjoying Barry's music. I'll never forget that night! (9/27/99)
October 26, 1993 - Palace Theatre (Columbus, Ohio)
> Joyce Brown (Englewood, Ohio): This was an experience I will cherish forever, even though I warned him that I had a terrible voice. I remember that he turned to the audience and said, "She says she has a terrible voice, I guess we're about to find out." I couldn't have been more proud than to be a volunteer for the United Way and to have the opportunity to just attend this concert, let alone get the chance to sing with Barry.
He signed a video that was taped, and presented it to me. I had attended at least 10 of his concerts through the years and always thought that the person that was pulled on stage was a fix. My only regret was that in my excitement and disbelief, I did not thank him for making me "smile". Thank you Barry Manilow for your music and for all you have done to support various charities through the years, and for one brief moment making an ordinary person's life feel like a dream. (11/23/99)
November 14, 1993 - Louisville Gardens (Louisville, Kentucky)
> Beth Dolby (Fort Wayne, Indiana): It was my second Barry Manilow
concert (a birthday present from my mom and dad). We live in northern
Indiana and drove to Louisville (Kentucky) through a "monsoon" to
get there. I was in the twelfth row - dead center - wearing black, and I
thought I had no chance of getting on stage with Barry. All of a sudden he
asked for the "girl in the black" to come up on stage. I couldn't
believe he was pointing to me, and I ran down the aisle (like The Price
Is Right) stepping on everybody's feet. But I didn't care. Once on
stage I was shaking and couldn't believe how great looking he was up close
and personal. I do not sing well, but I was definitely singing with Barry.
It was spellbinding!!!
November 28, 1993 - Tampa Performing Arts Center (Tampa, Florida)
> Renee Swearingen: In all the excitement of being chosen, I lost my
shoe on the way to the stage. I was afraid that he would choose someone
else if I didn't hurry. When I got to the stage, Barry told me to
"kick the other one off". I was born with a complete inability
to carry a tune, but that didn't matter. My video is a wonderful memory,
regardless of the fact that I sang off-key and barefooted with my hero!!!
On the way home, my husband stated, "So now you can die happy!"
(Isn't that the truth? ... Thanks Barry!).
November 29, 1993 - Tampa Performing Arts Center (Tampa, Florida)
> Susan Schaefer (Venice, Florida): When Barry was about to call someone up he said, "Stay in your seats." And of course, I got up and rushed the stage! I had a sign that said, "You missed me in New York (twice), Barry, this is your last chance!" He saw my sign, read it, and said, "Come on up!" I started jumping and screaming and waving my sign. It was a dream come true and something I will never forget. I am a singer and Barry told me I sang good! I wonder if he needs a backup singer, because I'm available for the job! I still show my tape to anyone who will watch! I'm so proud of it!! (2/8/2001)
December 3, 1993 - Municipal Auditorium (Shreveport, Louisiana)
> Angela Wilson (Dallas, Texas): He's got the greatest energy up close (no wonder he fills a room!), but the greatest thing about singing with Barry was feeling the energy of his thousands of fans cheering us on from the audience. It could keep someone going forever. I'm a playwright and all my plays have a hidden (and sometimes not too hidden) "Manilowism" inside ... There's even one in my play about Elvis! All because of my "Can't Smile" experience. (11/18/98)
December 14, 1993 - Sioux Falls Arena (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
> Mary Sanwick (Omaha, Nebraska)
December 19, 1993 - Golden Gate Theatre (San Francisco, California)
> Hannah Taylor (El Sobrante, California): Having been a fan every since "Mandy" came out, I never once imagined I would ever be onstage with Barry Manilow. But as I sat in the audience waiting for the concert to begin, I hoped against hope. Finally, the moment came. I knew he wouldn't choose me, but as they say: nothing ventured, nothing gained. So I stood up, smiled and calmly waved. Imagine my shock when he said, "What about you there in purple?" (I must have looked like one of the California Raisins, I was wearing so much purple!)
The next thing I knew, I was face to face and hand in hand with The Man! I managed to stay on-key while looking in those bluer-than-blue eyes. When we got to the last note, to my own amazement I didn't wimp out. Afterwards, his comment was, "She held that note longer than I did!" What is really amazing about all this, I was in an aisle seat and as a rule, Barry never picks from the aisle. Yes, miracles do happen! (8/29/98)
December 30, 1993 - Universal Amphitheatre (Los Angeles, California)
> Eleanor Price (Austin, Texas) (7/11/98)
December 31, 1993 - Universal Amphitheatre (Los Angeles, California)
> "Paula from Santa Clarita (California)" [Manilow TV episode #156]
