Barry Manilow - Could It Be Magic (Live 1975) (Frederic Chopin Cover)

Okay. This channel will probably soon be taken down due to copyright strikes. It's okay. Like most things, if not all, related to rules, laws and other agreements between and among human beings, the whole copyright 'stuff' is also based on greed, control, questionable seriousness, misplaced ego, attachment, wrong authority concepts and (most of all) fear & ignorance.
We can actually put everything around the subject in the category 'ignorance' eventually. It's all embedded in there. I just want(ed) to share. No other intentions. Just sharing and staying in the 'curiosity-zones' of exploring music. Kind of altruistic I guess, and being sincere about it; So opposite as the intentions of the copyright claimers I guess. My obsession with 20th Century pop music will not be killed 😎🤠🤗😉😁🙃🤡😋😍😘😊 Take care!
I put 200 tracks on YT which weren't uploaded before and that wasn't easy 😥. Now I decided to upload some songs I really like and are already on KZbin. Simply stolen from other uploaders 😁😍😘. Thanks for that. I do not hold any copyrights to any images or music presented in this video. For Cultural, Educational and Archival purposes, only.

[@scottward7813]

When I hear the beauty, the greatness, and the talent of the music from this generation, compared to absolute trash I saw last night at the 2023 grammys I wanna cry

[@mr.richard9784]

You and me both!!

[@barrymanilow551gmailcom]

@@mr.richard9784 my mailing address is boldly written on my channel

[@sherrya6902]

They may be rich but they will never have any talent or class…they will always be trash. Barry is a natural talent.

[@thaistabem]

Zzzzzzz then stop being whining and search for talented artists from nowadays there are plenty they just aren’t mainstream

[@paulpurves484]

Totally agree

[@SwimKam]

No “auto-tune”, no computerized playback, nothing artificial. Just Real Talent.

[@kmjr2400]

Exactly 😊

[@dufunia8313]

this guy farted and it sounded good

[@davedzone]

Also a great songwriter, and the author of some of the best commercial jingles you ever heard. You already know almost all of them

[@caroladler3148]

Barry is a genius. The Chopin Prelude in C Minor is exceedingly difficult to play. He has layered the richness of the Chopin piece with the smooth originality of his contemporary composition. The result is pure brilliance. I am moved every time I hear this.

[@frequencymanipulator]

@@sensibility1174 I only just realised this is Barry. My whole life has been a 'Take That' lie. I don't undertand how they managed to strip the emotion from the arrangement.

[@Aremuorin]

Now I know why I find the song haunting ... I only knew recently that it was Chopin intro ..' I've always adored this song. Especially the Leona Lewis on X Factor UK Version...

[@CO2isfake]

It’s easy to play. I played it when I was in high school. The whole piece is amazingly invented. Barry was sweet and humble and this music came out of him.

[@nancymcconnell7973]

As a young teenager I played all of Manilow's songs. He and Elton John helped me to love music. Chopin's Prelude is one I can still play from memory at 60 even though I haven't played for years. Barry is a genius at arrangements. He used to do the music arrangements for Bette Midler.

[@CO2isfake]

@@nancymcconnell7973 Aw, I’m 60 as well. Who knew I had a twin playing the same music I loved somewhere else. I’m sure you played lots of Mozart, Beethoven as well. 🥰

[@tmichele9120]

Watching this amazing performance in 2023 for the first time. If I saw this in 1975 I would be crushing on Barry Manilow! His vocals are pure and the composition is breathtaking.

[@alicesings1971]

I agree, he’s amazing 🤩

[@peesaidee]

I'm sorry I never took Barry Manilow seriously. That is an incredible piece of music. A classic.

[@mardydesanto4697]

Me too.

[@mardydesanto4697]

I love the white piano with white pants and pink shirt. Amazing man

[@LoneWolfCrooner]

Never too late

[@roxanap.1732]

Deberías avergonzarte

[@denisebranquinho2377]

I have always loved him.

[@kwangumanda10101]

My late father had a Barry Manilow tape with this song. I got to listen to it for the first time today after twenty years of his passing. Rest in peace Alex Manda.

[@becka5952]

Saw his show in Las Vegas last week, he did this song as a duet with his young self!! a true artist and talent of our lifetime!

[@teijaflink2226]

Wonderful to hear that he's still performing, this is such a beautiful song.

[@JK-js2td]

@@teijaflink2226 it doesnt get better than this..its his best song in my eyes

[@petrus666love]

You’re so lucky Becky wish I’d been there n but my wife’s a different generation and doesn’t understand my love of his music , I’m a seventies child , she’s an eighties one 😮

[@JK-js2td]

@@petrus666love love your name as Im a GIANT ELO fan...but yeah different generations dont always appreciate music that they didnt grow up with.

[@lauramalek3128]

Would have LOVED to see that!

[@TheYobo1016]

He so agonizingly slowly takes this song from a 2 or 3 up to an 11, and dramatically back down to 2 or 3 in a heartbeat. Beautiful.

[@kelligrewscat2038]

Like having sex?

[@amieekennedy8414]

Genius..so much passion

[@dontfretguitar]

This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time! I love Barry!

[@Obifather]

I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show?

[@lisagurkin3455]

I saw you in Raleigh a few years back and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen all the Rock greats! Always loved your music and you are such an eloquent, sincere gentleman!

[@surferphilipiansG3745]

I agree with you ❤

[@therealawakener7]

Manilow is a musical genius, and a guilty pleasure, simply because he's so damn good.

[@fraguasrenato]

And he is a wonderful singer too, with a very special tone.

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

I never feel guilty about the pleasure Barry brings me. 😉

[@TheKatyc]

@@EYE_GOTCHA her name was Lola and ohhhhh Bermuda Triangle is a Totes guilty pleasure. Guilty as charged 😁😘🥳😍

[@paulpaid]

Beautifully said.

[@paulpaid]

@@fraguasrenato Beautiful vibrato.

[@radiodawgz8244]

I don’t mind getting old, but this video affirms for me that we really are at our gorgeous, passionate best when we’re young, aren’t we?

[@suzettejones9591]

Yes we are the best in our youth so much energy and creativity !! Getting old suck let’s just be honest . 😢 But I make the best of my AARP card 😂😂😂

[@lrx54]

Beautiful

[@thomasmoeller2961]

Well said !

[@BenTrue75]

Getting older gives wisdom, and appreciation that most didn't have as our younger selves! That is a different kind of beautiful!

[@acepilotson3331]

@@BenTrue75 well said.

[@celiarobin6128]

The passion and intensity with which Barry Manilow plays, and sings, this ever so powerful song hits me in the gut, giving me chills and making me cry each and every time. What ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE!! I LOVE 😍 THIS MAN!!!

[@mariafigueroa1741]

​@@Barrymanilow-1😊10m

[@Barrymanilow-]

@@mariafigueroa1741 lovely 🥰 do you have google chat?

[@laurabarajas-serrato5920]

Spammer!! People, don't reply to this idiot. We were warned AGAIN by the administrator of Barry's official page not to fall for this crap. Barry does NOT post on social media personally.

[@jakeo1209]

Oh my god. He is not auto tuned and he sounds so good. Isn't it amazing? Every time I listen to one of his songs I keep thinking, mmm, this one is my favorite. Then I listen to another one of his songs and I think, no, this one, this one is my favorite. Barry is just awesome and this song is wonderful.

[@barrypuckett2488]

So right!

[@suzanne4396]

Amazing talent, this man!!

[@Nethanel773]

Tell me about it. The entire live production is example of excellence in live performance, no matter your style of music. It's mind blowing to imagine reproducing the near studio-perfect sound of that song - rock instruments, backing chorus, grand piano, full string orchestra, and lead singer full throat - in a crammed TV studio with the cumbersome audio technology of the day. Pure excellence.

[@dannysound1]

Not only him, all musicians who made hit records in the 60’s 70’s were pure talent with amazing voices

[@JoelHernandez-yl6yw]

@@Nethanel773 I’m of the opinion musicians were just much better back in those days.

[@mikeyo3230]

When a piece of music is this amazing and beautiful, you can’t describe it. You just sit back and feel the power of it.

[@melodyehadder240]

This song has the holding power such as "The first time ever I saw your face"! By Roberta Flack Absolutely Awsome!

[@mikeyo3230]

Another timeless masterpiece

[@lauramalek3128]

I hear this and I am 14 again. Goosebumps all over again, my first favorite tune from Manilow, as well as a since then LOVE of Chopin.

[@timmym9149]

Yeah-I was same age in ‘75…you don’t hear it anymore unless you own it…not much of a Manilow fan (my sisters were) but it does bring back memories….

[@jfromgausa8762]

Here! Here! From GA, USA. Had the double album with his picture on the vinyl. Would listen for hours and just cry and cry…had no idea about what love was, but felt his music even then.

[@lauramalek3128]

@@jfromgausa8762 you and me both!

[@timheersma4708]

@@timmym9149 Same here. I have many of his albums still...on LP vinyl😁

[@barrymanilow551gmailcom]

@@lauramalek3128 Hello Laura, how're you doing, Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️

[@lolgoodwin512]

This was my wedding song in 2008 ❤️

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

Is your name Melissa?

[@TheRicresch]

@@LisaLisa-mx3hq Funny!

[@CR-zx2zi]

Wouldn't find anything remotely as romanticly beautiful in the 2000s or today.

[@lisarodriguez2926]

Beautiful choice❤

[@laurielynne2006]

One of my mother’s favorite songs. She loved Barry. Took me to see him in concert when I was 8. She passed away in May🥺

[@tshouse2782]

My dad took me to see AC/DC....lol

[@kswensen2481]

Your Mother had good taste, my condolences.

[@shamanpj]

My condolences. Do you remember the concert?

[@scotnattrass1192]

Am 59. Loved Manilow when this was new. Still do. I am not embarrassed to admit it. I own it…. Also loved AC/DC and Aerosmith, Zeppelin and Skynrd.

[@MeIn321]

My apologies. The same for my mother. Every year she saw Barry and Elvis.

[@sandypeak3074]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. Timeless.

[@barrymanilow551gmailcom]

Thank you for being a fan of my works all through these years. I decided to take out some free time and put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through and checking out on my fans, showing love and appreciation and also get to communicate with my fans better through discussions. My mailing address is boldly written on my KZbin channel description hence my private chat account. Feel free to send me an email. I hope you have a wonderful day Sandy! ❤️

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

I got to back-up sing for him in San Francisco when he assembled a choir for the song "One Voice." My mom was a greeter at the amplitheater. She was so proud of me back then.

[@lauramalek3128]

One Voice was an EXCELLENT album!!!

[@SuperAngelic5]

Wow...such a great song. His voice and the voice of the backup singers are awesome. And of course that melody is out of this world.

[@Braven9975]

I love that song!

[@heavnnnsent]

I always wanted to be a background singer that must have been the thrill of a lifetime if you are a Barry manilow fan. I love Barry but this is my favorite song out of all of them! When I hear it I get goosebumps, chills, and the hair stands up on my arms. I love this version that was live because it's slightly different than the original studio version!

[@eduardomilan4485]

This is the kind of music that feeds our soul... it's a shame there aren't composers like that anymore...

[@kohl2080]

An absolutely beautiful and haunting song

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@Obifather]

I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show?

[@scorpleeon]

This live version is perfection that brings me to tears each time. Absolute favorite Manilow song even after all these years.

[@TodaysTomSawyer-lm8fu]

The Midnight Special brought us many 10/10 live versions. Here's one!

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Just showed this to my daughter who is a vocal performance major in college. They have been studying the Chopin prelude and I wanted her to listen to this genius. It gives me chills ❤

[@chrishelbling3879]

Imagine telling your girlfriend in 1975, "Hey, I got TV show tickets for tonight, wanna go?" And she's hoping it's for Johnny Carson. But no, you tell her, it's for something called Midnight Special. And she's like, whatever, OK. So you schlep out to Burbank, and file in to the NBC studio. Then, 20 feet from you, is Barry Manilow. 4 backup singers. A string section. An awesome drummer. And other LA studio gig musicians. And then you hear this performance for the first time, washing over you and through you.

[@peejaytaylor5897]

What a great story! I hope it’s true 🫠

[@teressaallen7466]

This song makes me cry.

[@toober4013]

A Good Cry is Good for the Soul.

[@gill2675]

Memories of being 15 and having that first crush

[@docholliday1809]

me too

[@dr.tamaraworley8451]

I was 13 when this came out......it was an amazing pieace.

[@janaskibo871]

My mom raised me on Manilow. I was born in 74. I still love it. He's such a master .

[@faithbassed49]

I have loved this song ever since it came out when I was 13. Such a haunting and romantic song. The vocals in the background are amazing, Manilow is a true musical genius!

[@heavnnnsent]

And the violins.... And Barry's piano playing.... The song is like a dream and Barry is like an angel

[@mcc1483]

That's the perfect way to put it, haunting and romantic, it's so moving...I've always loved this song he really was able to match the emotion (or magic, should I say) in Chopin's prelude somehow...

[@k53ss22]

same same same

[@surfshack2]

Barry was the first artist that moved me. I was 8 years old 1975. And he's one of the few artists that is even better live. Truly genuine and amazing performer.

[@FrankHNunez]

Same here. I was 7

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

My cousin took me to his concert in NY when I was about 15.... it was amazing.... I'm a year older than you...born in '67.

[@surfshack2]

@@chordsofgratitude2073 That’s great. I wish I had gone to see him back in the late 70’s early 80’s.

[@kaffarghost3223]

Same age. Just getting back into hearing him. Saw he has a live show and going to look into tickets.

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

I love it! Only problem is that now everytime i play Chopin's 20th prelude, everyone things i'm playing could it be magic. I got really confused when the chords in the song went to a major chord, making it different from the original piece. Chopin would hate this but he is not alive anymore so cant complain :). I also love how when he starts singing, it doesnt change to some 4 chord pop song but stays an interesting well written variated piece of music and how he says its originally from chopin and doesnt claim it to be all his. A truly Humble and amazing musician.

[@marcjacobs5988]

Thanks for your kind, elaborate and informative response. Have a great week.

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

@@marcjacobs5988 you too :)

[@shannonmartin49]

I still love it 😀

[@roywadia]

Brilliant piece. Donna Summer does a fabulous job with it too, but Manilow’s original is deeply moving too.

[@suzanne4396]

I played classical piano as a kid, in the 70s. I begged my piano teacher to help me with Chopin's prelude, because of this song.. Hes always an inspiration for a young piano player and music lover.

[@MsKim14]

Chopin is my favorite classical composer. I’ve been playing piano since I was seven and have learned to play many pieces by Chopin. I remember when I was learning this piece my piano teacher commented on Barry Manilow’s version and he said that he didn’t like it when pop musicians adapted classical pieces. But I think that Manilow did a great job here and if anything, this song helped bring Chopin’s music to many people who might not otherwise be very familiar with it.

[@markberryhill2715]

Bugs Bunny done the same thing and we loved it! (Brought classical music to the public)

[@nancymcconnell7973]

I always hated fuddy duddy instructors. Mine had a ruler that she'd say our hands with. Toughened me up for when I went into the Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps back in 1980.

[@quentinnancy]

He seemed so shy and unsure of himself- those days are long gone!

[@kimmycluts]

Manilow is brilliant. This piece evokes so much emotion, the composition combined with Barry’s lyrics and gorgeous voice truly make this one of the most beautiful songs of all time. It’s clear that Manilow is passionate and in love with the piano, especially towards the end. To hear his story, of how he was discovered, and to know he never even thought he had a good voice is amazing. His voice is one of Gods gifts to us all, and I’m discovering that he is also truly a prodigy of composition. He took Chopin and remastered it for this song, Amazing. All I can say is BRAVO Barry! Thank you! We saw Manilow in concert in Nashville this past Fri, Jan 20 2023. My husband & I were brought to tears twice at just the sheer beauty of Manilow and his music. We’ve been to many concerts, and this was our second time to see Manilow. Seeing Manilow this past time was the best concert I’ve ever attended. He was absolutely fantastic. Halfway through, my husband and I realized we were watching a performer who was just a few months short of 80 years old! His music is timeless and Barry moves and sings like a twenty year old. The most moving moment was when he sat at the piano and played “Mandy,” which eventually meshed into “Could it be magic.” Manilow sang beside a video of himself performing Magic just as he began his career. I was moved to tears. Barry Manilow-if you read this please know that I’m so grateful for the lifetime of beautiful music you’ve given me personally and so many others! God gave you a wonderful gift and I appreciate so much your sharing it!

[@Barrymanilow-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️

[@robertmccoy2397]

He is simply magic

[@emelle9705]

To this day, in my opinion, it’s the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. It absolutely transports me to a spiritual place.

[@jefffrisky1659]

you can see the melancholy in his eyes and reflects further on the way he sings it. Maybe thats the vibe we are missing with the modern singers now. A sad lyric doesnt necessarily convert to an emotional connection without the authentic feelings that should have been involved with in the first place

[@mcc1483]

I've always wanted to know who inspired this song, truly...

[@jzbass72]

I’m a dyed in the wool jazz/funk/soul/R&B junkie but 2:32-2:57 is such a stunningly beautiful and shamelessly romantic interlude. No matter what you think of the man, we would all be grateful to have 10% of his musical talent.

[@randymillhouse791]

Absolutely! Badasses don't have to have a certain look or sound. They are just badasses!

[@MissRobbiOKC]

You're so very right!

[@BillSmith-rx9rm]

That interlude is such a dramatic change from the main theme that I have often wondered if it was supposed to indicate the passage of time.

[@katemaloney4296]

Did you ever hear his '2:00am Paradise Cafe' LP?

[@juliemiller2523]

WELL SAID MAN--- THE GUY IS A MUSICAL GENIUS AND THIS SONG WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE GREATS

[@scorpiosheepwest1316]

For many years I have loved this Chopin Prelude and was interested to see Barry Manilow's interpretation, which is actually rather sexy. I thought it sad when he said "It's the Chopin Prelude No. 22 - if anybody cares" - well I care, Barry, and you did a great job. He was a rather unusual looking man when he was this age.

[@ThereIsNoLord]

He looks more unusual now, with all of his surgeries.

[@OriginalSciGirl]

Sexy indeed. And it was the unusual look that captivated me: prominent nose, big sloe eyes, ever so slight lisp, and that hair! Yum. His voice like a Siren, it charmed me entirely. And yes, Barry, we care about Chopin. He says C minor, but this particular prelude was No. 20.

[@kimboylecaricatures6358]

I loved this song as a kid and Jump Shout Knock yourself out (whatever the name of that was lol. Boogie woogie something) I had a little crush on Barry, I liked his face and his eyes 😍

[@jdmresearch]

I'd be proud. I *am* proud. I think that the "if anybody cares" bit is likely related to the producers of this show discouraging Barry from even mentioning Chopin.

[@christinewilkinson2424]

I found him very attractive when he was younger, not conveniently good looking but he definitely had that something but I don't go for 'handsome' men anyway, too boring and uninteresting.

[@user-ko9sf9kx6o]

Here is where I got hooked into this song, because the beginning where we get to see your classical pianist talent, I just was spell-bound and just kept playing it. You were only 32 and I WAS 29 and I fell for you music so fast, I couldn't wait until the next song was out. Your voice was so pure in this video. Thank you and Adrieene for sharing this with us. I love to watch you play the piano. It is so fascinating.................Love ya, Barry............Betsy Basile

[@stacyvv5642]

and here's the part where I couldn't agree with you more it's tough to describe how brilliant this song is launching his career '

[@NSHM122]

I was too cool to like Barry Manilow back in the 70’s. I’ve heard this song many times, but only recently really listened to it. After living most of a lifetime of love, loss, laughter and pain this song brings out such deep feelings I didn’t have when I was young. It brings me to tears. The ultimate love song. Barry is incredibly talented.

[@ianmcdonald9885]

Totally agree, growing up in the 70’s Mr Manilow was for old people, I guess now I’m old I can see and appreciate what a talented song writer and singer he is. And I always secretly sung along to his songs 🤫

[@cherylponder8351]

I hear this and I am 18 again😢 I used to play this in my dorm room so much my roommate choreographed a dance to it. Sweet memories… and it’s still just as beautiful as it was back then❤

[@barrymanilow551gmailcom]

Hello Cheryl, how're you doing, Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️

[@Obifather]

I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show?

[@russtex]

6 Years later and your video is still here! Great song!

[@fraguasrenato]

He is so humble! He was inspired by Chopin, but create a complete new melody. And he almost seems to apologise for this.

[@gloriacolvard1486]

He was so underrated. what a awesome great musician. I remember when I was young his voice used to mesmerize me❤❤

[@lewisgreen2957]

Some people are immortal and should be carved in stone for all eternity. Barry is one of these people. He has brought so much happiness to so many people..

[@heavnnnsent]

Imagine how talented he is to take Chopins piece and turn it into the most beautiful love song ever made!

[@mattsmith8901]

@@heavnnnsent Yes!!!

[@dccorallo]

I grew up a Rock fan. I always heard Barry but I never really gave him a real listen This song is ROCK!! He was and still is incredible Just saw him at Radio City 4-20-24

[@kevinsmith9691]

I was never a Barry Manilow fan (although I knew he was extremely talented), but I always loved this song and knew it was adapted from Chopin. It still stands up.

[@nehuge]

Way better than Maroon 5 butchering Pachabel Canon

[@B-A-L]

The funny thing is I was never a fan of Take That but I always loved their upbeat version of this. Kind of also how I also loved The Pet Shop Boys version of Always On My Mind although I was always a fan of them and never like Elvis or his original version.

[@paulhaber3778]

This is high quality music. Nobody does it nowadays.

[@Davidhjrick]

Barry is a very underrated artist.

[@marieclairedolar8686]

One of his best compositions! The melody the lyrics and of course the drama of using Chopin! Barry the Genius!

[@cm37177]

you think 🤔

[@barrymanilow551gmailcom]

Hello Marie, how're you doing, Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️

[@Kbb1957]

He appears to be so nervous about this - expecting it to be rejected by the popular listener. Little did he know how remarkable this song is, and how remarkable he is to fans all over the world for decades to come!

[@memrieking3303]

Holy crap. This gave me chills, for real.

[@jasonbarton9352]

Live.....Live!!! C'mon man!! He is doing this live and flawless! People gave this guy way too hard of a time- as a kid I thought he was brilliant! What a performer...

[@renaldorae]

All i know is I have loved this song since it was released almost 50 years ago in middle school it sounds just as good now as it did then some beautiful music

[@dianahohimer1107]

My absolute favorite 💓

[@scorpleeon]

I bought the 45, same age, and listened to it all summer. I remembered it yesterday, added to Spotify and it was on repeat all day at work. Absolutely beautiful song.

[@samyangkam8928]

My gosh! Has it been 50 years already???! It seems like only yesterday… the yesterday that’s never left us. Thank you, Barry, for making the world a better place with your music.

[@michellejackson6730]

The melody is hauntingly beautiful! One of my favorites! Magic!

[@Barrymanilow-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️❤

[@michellejackson6730]

@Barrymanilow- I will never ever stop being a fan. My one wish is that I could sing Could It Be Magic with you. This song got me through my breast cancer treatment. 💕

[@Barrymanilow-]

@@michellejackson6730 lovely 🥰 do you have google chat?

[@danyadecadence]

I feel like the audience sat there for a second at the end stunned from what they just beheld!

[@Obifather]

I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show?

[@windingroad9678]

I just loved him in the 70s, my gosh..handsome, pianist, cool.

[@Munecamorena93]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Amazing talent.

[@chrisvincent4449]

Barry sure had some chops on vocals and piano. A gifted songwriter too. Thanks for all the music Barry, you're an inspiration man.

[@lilpoohbear653]

indeed...he makes it look as easy as breathing...truly gifted man

[@gardengirl694]

He writes the songs that make the whole world sing

[@barrymanilow551gmailcom]

Thank you for being a fan of my works all through these years. I decided to take out some free time and put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through and checking out on my fans, showing love and appreciation and also get to communicate with my fans better through discussions. My mailing address is boldly written on my KZbin channel description hence my private chat account. Feel free to send me an email. I hope you have a wonderful day Chris! ❤️

[@Chipi1515]

The kind of song that makes you yearn for the simpler times when songs were sooooo much more beautiful and meaningful.....Wish I can turn back time....The world now ain't much fun to live in anymore....

[@heathergrey7893]

I had no idea how musically gifted Barry Manilow is. This composition is quite remarkable. I was drawn to his music when I was younger whenever I heard it. I am going to have check out his music a little more closely.

[@bobclarke5913]

Barry is very gifted, and humble. Sadly his early albums weren't recorded the best - making such live performances of the time all the more treasured.

[@jimmybarr1966]

Back when music was real music

[@candy.......]

Omg i have the chills hearing him sing and play piano

[@barrymanilow551gmailcom]

Hello Candy, how're you doing, Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️

[@rebeccae5691]

One of the classics of the 20th century. And Chopin would have loved it. Thank you, Barry Manilow. You could have been a great concert pianist - but you chose to give us songs instead. As your grandfather said, in his ?Russian accent - when you were three years old - : “Sing it, Barry, sing it!”

[@xm15ar]

Fell in love for the first time with the little blond-haired girl across the street as a boy in the mid 1970's. This song always makes me think of her. I wonder where she is now.

[@JackFraz1972]

A truly heartfelt, innocent story. Thank you for sharing.

[@catmother4214]

He was from my generation and the older I get the more I appreciate him. Love him !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋how are you doing?

[@Obifather]

I appreciate your great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine🌹🌹. I hope you won't stop listening to our music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards our music 💞🖤 may god bless you guy. Have you been to any of the show?

[@dr.blinkie6641]

Hes Nothing Short of a Musical Genius

[@penmaenmawrdefiant1146]

I remember watching this as a kid and being mesmerised by it. BM's finest 5 minutes.

[@bengalkittys5092]

I’ve had the pleasure to see Barry Manilow twice in New York City. He was a master performer…

[@jocelyndudley-smith2977]

Love this so much - his voice takes me back to being 15 years old and having a huge crush on Barry Manilow!

[@Nina_6621]

I was 12 when I saw this performance. Thought he was the cutest. Kinda fell in love with him. 😊

[@mgarri]

I don't know why, but I didn't know the existance of this song until very recently. And I LOVE 70's good soft music (I'm a big Elton John fan and many others). But this... for me, is like another level. It totally blew my mind away.

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

The 70s was a magical era in modern music history. the greatest decade of the music business.

[@GregDeocampoogle]

These recordings from the early days of legendary performers are such gold. Minimal production, new- revelatory.

[@lizfernandez1183]

I cry. Everytime. He is incredible.

[@lilpoohbear653]

Listened to this, on black wax, as a 7th grader...HUGE KENWOOD speakers...that piano..wow....that voice...that emotion,,,,masterpiece performance

[@SheilaLS]

People who didn't listen back then can't easily get what absolute magic listening to music that way was and how it was recorded so differently from today. It was truly like the artist or band was in the room playing a concert just for you and your friends. Nothing visual except that much treasured album cover in your hands with it's art and liner notes and sometimes other little secret things further mesmerizing your imagination. I can't imagine my youth without it and without The Midnight Special, American Bandstand, and Don Kirchner's Rock Concert. We were so lucky!

[@ThomasSellers]

how can you not love Barry Manilow? it goes against logic! Could it be magic? yes! that's why we're fans!

[@malcolmdrake6137]

My thoughts, exactly, so when I see comments that say, "I hate this", or other ignorant comments in this section, like, "Chopin would (again) _hate_ this", it is not only confusing, but shows how little humans have advance as a race of beings.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@DevilDogDen1775]

I really, really miss the 70's.... ( Class of '78 )..... Nothing more than a distant memory... But every now and then I see a reflection.... 💔

[@WarholSuperstar]

What else is there to say about this, really? It's a perfect performance. So damn beautiful. The kind of song that makes me feel like I've got a reason to live. Really hard not to just put this on loop/repeat all day - or ad infinitum, even. All Manilow doubters should be directed here - once they see/hear this, they'll understand.

[@divaslive6953]

He is the only male ballader that lives today in this era, all of his fellow male ballader were already gone... hope he is still WELL and release with new album. We need more of his music in this time of era where the music industry is full of shit. Nothing's like the era of 70's and 80's when it comes to music.....😔💔💔💔❤❤❤❤

[@t.s.t.4085]

I'm soon to be a 56 year-old (in US years:) I LOVE this innocent and sweet pre-empt to one of King Manilow's most iconic songs. I was a teen then, and feel like one when listening to this song.

[@nirvanamcnulty7690]

A beautiful love song for the ages: definitely pure magic 🤗❤️👏!

[@Barrymanilow-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️

[@catherinerintamaki8617]

This song has been covered by so many singers through the years. Barry has only gotten better.

[@Barrymanilow-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonyconlon7990]

I love this man's voice. Seeing him next month

[@DufDavis]

If that was indeed a live recording they did an amazing job with the mix. Everything is perfectly placed, and the vocal is so spot on.

[@drawntomountains]

To me, this is his greatest work out of all of his music !! It reaches deep down into the heart and tells of a love so powerful !! Truly captivating!!

[@feurigerStern]

This song alone describes why Barry Manilow had so much rizz💕 His voice and music could make you feel like you are taking a journey to heaven.

[@pappyreeves3336]

He's Beautiful 😍

[@dorothykuveke1217]

I never heard him sing this song, this is my first time!! It's magnificent as expresses how a man feels about someone he's in love with. For him it's like magic.💫💫 That's how great it is 😘

[@racebannon96]

He was madly in love with Melissa Manchester. I don't know what happen between them.

[@randyjohnson5426]

What an incredible live performance

[@judilong2456]

I just saw him in Vegas & only then realized I would’ve kicked my own ass if I hadn’t seen him

[@Barrymanilow-]

Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️❤️

[@properprim]

no naked bodies flaunting their sexuality Just pure music and talent

[@thewinteragendadraganclove2323]

Ah, yes, talentless gyrationists, Prince, Cher, Madonna and such company, would look on with jealousy and scorn. Art is art, naked or not. The original beauty is nature and then through extension, music. You cant have the latter without the former.

[@MsKim14]

@@thewinteragendadraganclove2323 I agree this is great music. I love Chopin, but I also love Prince. I’ve got to disagree with you about Prince, because he had tons of musical talent and was a virtuoso.

[@VirgilDavis]

Amen!!!

[@cristinarojas9116]

i hate sexuality

[@skinrule1]

And no lip-syncing either. Stunning song

[@user-ko9sf9kx6o]

Barry........Love the way you look in 1975 when we were both young. You and Adrienne really did a great job with this song. Anything with The Prelude in C Minor by Frederic Chopin, I will surely watch as I love the classical touch you add to this whole video. Your voice is so inviting when you sing this song. Barry, you were really just getting started at this time and look where you are now after all these years. It is 2024. It is almost your birthday. I think we should have a big party for you and you can be the entertainer (just kidding) but I remember your birthday last year like it was yesterday. Where does the time go? Love you forever and a day...............................Betsy Basile

[@chester3214]

Most beautiful song Barry is a genius..

[@sdavis5001]

I LOVE this song….this is truly a love song I wish we’d hear again in 2022. So intense. ❤

[@l.collette8832]

Oh my Gosh-- so young; I graduated HS in 1973. I loved his music then and now i am 66 and I love it now! One of the greatest!

[@hablaras]

Why can't you like a song 10x in youtube? Especially this version.

[@redpillqueen8888]

Pianogasm 💥😁

[@dalindav]

This is LIVE people. So amazing!! I’ve loved you since the 70’s, and you are just as amazing today … thank you Barry!!! ❤️🎶

[@jasonsteffens2222]

The crazy thing about this performance, is that with 1975 Technology, he actually did it BETTER then the recorded version as it had more passion. Back when 99% of Artists did the American Bandstand lipsync. Not a single missed note, no vocal errors, no missed beats, incredible.

[@wizkid9404]

absolutely beatiful. tears falling bcuz it so beautiful. always loved his music sense i was a teenager. now almost 60. Thank you Lord God for introducing me to such incredible talent.

[@kelseymariel2127]

Still my favorite Manilow song of all.

[@macdaddybill]

As an 11 year old kid I remember the first time hearing this on the radio and thinking "who is this Barry Manilow", It was the beginning of the Manilow magic and such a different sound that the songs on the radio at the time. It is a deep romantic song with that soft beginning moving into this emotional storm and then subsides back to the quiet ending. And now thinking back all these years later how many babies were conceived to this song? LOL

[@christinewilkinson2424]

I couldnt have put it better myself, I was around 10 or 11 when I first heard this song and just fell in love with the song, Barry and his music. I thought it was very attractive too, not conventionally good looking but he definitely had that 'something'. I still love his music and I'm 56.

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

@@christinewilkinson2424 Could it be magic???