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Barry Manilow - First and Farewell | 
 enlarge | Actor: Barry Manilow
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Category: DVD
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 39213
Format: Black & White, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 323
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 9714882
UPC: 603497148820
EAN: 0603497148820
ASIN: B000I5X806
Theatrical Release Date: October 24, 2006
Release Date: October 31, 2006
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Product Description
After 30 years of live performances from Boston to Blenheim and everywhere in between Barry Manilow legendary songwriter producer and entertainer said goodbye to life on the road at The Pond in Anaheim California to conclude his "One Night Live! One Last Time! " Farewell Tour. But to truly appreciate the significance of a farewell tour as Barry points out in two personal and reflective interviews on this DVD one must first understand where it all began. That is why he authorized the release of the black-and white videotape recording from his first rehearsal at Carroll s Studio in New York City a reference tape he used to determine what songs worked and what songs didn t before he went out on his very first tour ever. At the end of that performance on a cold New York night a young naive Barry Manilow having no idea what lay ahead for him asked his audience to "wish me luck ". And so here is the beginning and the end of road shows from 1974 to 2004 that touched the hearts and souls of millions around the world. Barry Manilow is the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time. He has sold 75 million albums has performed over 3000 concerts and has earned 29 platinum records. Barry is a Grammy Emmy and Tony Award winner as well as an Academy Award nominee. System Requirements:Run Time: 220 minutesFormat: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 603497148820 Manufacturer No: 9714882
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 Barry Manilow - First and Farwell January 22, 2008
Great DVD for Barry Manilow fans. It is fun to look back at how Barry first started and then go forward to his final concert. He is truly a talent and even better to watch as the years have gone by.
 "Too Great to be Farewell" January 22, 2007
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
(2 DVDs with some bonus features)
DVD #1 is the first rehearsal at Carroll's Studio, in November 1974. It's a great show and is something like watching a home movie in visual presentation. The music is great though.
DVD #2 (about 1 hour 49 minutes) begins with a brief history commentary by Barry, in his home studio I believe, telling about this "final" tour. The DVD then opens in concert, at The Pond, Anaheim, California, November 2004, with Barry saying a few words again to the audience and jumping into an opening medly. I'm guessing there are about 20,000 people here. There are great and beautiful Barry classics included, as always, such as "Even Now, I Made It Through the Rain, Somewhere Down the Road," and others. Included are also: "Why Don't We Live Together" which I haven't heard very often. It's a rockin' song with an almost gospel flare to it. Also included here is a film clip of Young Barry in the `70s playing and singing "Mandy", which moves to Seasoned Barry, singing "Mandy". There is a fantastic version of "They Dance" from Barry's album "The Mayflower," with 2 of his dancers doing a really super dance routine while Barry sings. Barry also sings a few of the commercial jingles he wrote in the old days, but he said he drew the line when they asked him to do a douche commercial. He kibitzes back and forth with the audience between numbers and is witty and charming, as always. He obviously appreciates EVERY SINGLE PERSON who comes to his concerts and he obviously LOVES what he's doing. He also NEVER fails to say something appreciative about the musicians and backup singers who accompany him.
"Brooklyn Blues" rocks and includes Dave Koz, an outstanding sax player, who has an album about to come out in about 2-4 weeks. Dave and George Shelby do an absolutely outstanding sax-jaz duet in this extended version of "Brooklyn Blues" while Barry sings and plays piano. Whew! That was awesome!!! He also does both versions of "Could It Be Magic," soft and uptempo, and both are fantastic! He does "River," which I've only heard on his "Christmas Love" album--beautiful song! Great extended versions of "Dancin'Fool" and "Copa" and love the red velvert jacket/leather pants look. The concert finishes with Barry singing a medley while reminding us that we are all ONE people--in brotherhood--LOVE--BEAUTIFUL! This finale is such a rush of positive energy!
The sound and visual clarity on the second DVD is great. Plenty of close up shots that make you feel like you're right on stage with Barry. (The first DVD, being what it is, is expectedly like watching an old home movie). The selection of songs, the acts, and the whole show is just friggin'fantastic!--money well spent! As great as all his CDs/DVDs are, this one is just OUTSTANDING! On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it 15!
EVERYTHING WAS RIGHT January 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'M A FRENCH CUSTOMER; I THINK IT WAS A "LITTLE LONG TIME" TO HAVE THIS GIFT? BUT ALL WAS OK (ITEM, PACKAGE...)
 Vocal blunders and no Donna Summer duet. January 12, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love Barry's music but I was surprised that he allowed this important Farewell DVD to be released with so many vocal mistakes - it probably would have been easy enough to tape a couple of shows and then just edit them together. His charm, energy and catalog of great music saves him for the most part here but during some of his live performances his voice was weak and off key and he messed up on some notes. Ouch! Hey, it's a live recording and it happens, but because of a "Farewell" DVD's sense of permanancy Barry should have corrected these vocal blunders. I was surprised he let this slip especially since it is not a good way to leave a farewell impression. Another dissapointment was the editing out of his duet of "Could it Be Magic" with Donna Summer. This DVD was advertised on the Barry Manilow site crediting a duet with Donna Summer which was not included possibly due to record label negotiations. I just wouldn't want to remember Barry with this vocal performance.
BaRRY IS THE BEST!! January 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
i HAVE ALL Barrys albums and I will buy them till either he dies or I die. Great singer and musician!!!
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