Barry Manilow - Weekend In New England (Live from the 1982 Showtime Special)

[@bernardprice]

Wow! Barry Manilow in the late 70's early 80's, nothing else comes close.

[@randolphkersey5155]

Steve Perry,bobby hatfield,karen carpenter, Barbara Streisand, Mary fahl. there are a few. Barry had a golden voice for sure, but lets not lose sight of reality.

[@meloniesghost]

its sorta subjective.@@randolphkersey5155

[@helena51troy]

So true. So much great music, singers and composers including Manilow. ​@@randolphkersey5155

[@Gemmarose9012]

@@randolphkersey5155He meant he had his own style. Maybe you should stop trying to find an argument in everything. Just keeping it real.

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

Barry had enormous performance power

[@cyradus]

You know what is weird. No one has come along that sounds remotely close to this voice. It is really quite unique. It has this golden tone to it that I really have never heard before.

[@shanatrepal6833]

I always say this too..nobody remakes his songs..nobody could sing them anyways

[@bmitchell928]

I am nearest I am from Edinburgh I sang his songs since 12 years old to get away from my alcoholic father ,I am you tube b Mitchell Mandy could it be magic am bm aswell

[@terryjohnson5305]

I was reading about him and the word is he never planned to be a singer so he really has to force himself to be that good..however his piano genius is much much easier for him. He puts on great shoes I've seen him twice so far in 83 with my mom and 84 I took my dad these were. Both were Christmas shows.

[@MeMe777e]

Why is that weird? Everyone is unique. However, he's a Living Legend with a unique voice that many of us have enjoyed and continue to enjoy.

[@koleberdinoch926]

@@terryjohnson5305 take that with a pinch of salt. It's common for particularly good singers to say the old line 'I never wanted to be a singer'. I believe it's called humble bragging.

[@sherylp3996]

WOW!! Totally beautiful. Thank you, Barry, for bringing so much joy & beauty to people’s hearts through the years.

[@dfarrey100]

Barry's music became wildly popular after I got out of college in 1977. I've always loved his heartfelt songs and his singing ability. My wife and I saw him in concert in Atlanta over 10 years ago and he was awesome in person. This was always one of my favorite tunes of his.

[@gailjestus5734]

13, laying in my bed listening only to Barry, now 60 still listening 💖💖💖

[@dougposton7527]

He’s great

[@kathywestdoninger6109]

65

[@sandyjohnson4944]

Me too

[@pattinewton6342]

He was my idol at 16 also . Always listened to this beautiful voice.!!! Absolutely my favorite musician.!!!❤

[@robertmcdonald4691]

I passed my driving test aged 17 Used to drive around with Barry on and dream about my future love life Now divorced with one son I rarely see, I often long for those simpler times

[@kathystammen8774]

I just ordered two tickets to see him in Cincinnati. I’m 62 and have loved him since the 70s❤

[@dufunia8313]

you look great for 62 you wanna hook up?

[@berlygirl123]

Just saw him in concert. He's 81 years old but can still put on a wonderful show. He's amazing!

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Cmon. The dude can’t sing anymore

[@maddielopez8625]

@@Mrtellitlikeitisyes he can. I just saw him a week ago. I was watching very closely because I thought there’s no way he’s still this good. He was really singing and singing very well. Barry has too much respect for his fans and for music to try to trick us. The moment he needs to lip sync is the day he’ll be done performing live. Be well, but don’t speak on what you don’t know.

[@mariahrachelle8873]

I saw him perform in August and was blown away by how great he sounded!

[@mariafranciscalopez4540]

Lo vi en junio 2024 en Londres y sigue maravillándonos con su voz y tiene 81. Te queremos Barry, gracias por tanto.

[@windingroad9678]

Nice to hear...

[@richardirvine1435]

Damn what a voice!

[@windingroad9678]

He was handsome when he was young, those eyes so romantic

[@aurorealis3249]

Barry, still going strong after several decades of showmanship and superb musical talent. What a gift to the world!

[@lewisgreen1633]

Paid a small fortune for my mum to go see him at the palladium recently, she’s the ultimate Fanilow and was there from the start. An irreplaceable artist who has given a lot of pleasure and hope to millions of people..

[@jamesromano3288]

Why dont we give u a gold medal , papi ?💩💩💩💩

[@cindyrobinson3077]

My granddaughter is going with me to see him next Thursday!

[@oliveribanez6935]

For those who experience love and longing, this song is amazing !

[@oliveribanez6935]

@BarryManilow-bg6mn thank you sir ! You create beautiful music for everyone

[@kerigridley6195]

This is my very favorite Barry Manilow song. My little sister, Marci, got me hooked on you when I was in High School, 1976. I told her about your concert special and channel. She was singing your songs from the concert this morning at 2 am. Her husband and roommates were not pleased 😆. My sister had a stroke 1 year ago this past October. I told her to get her old albums (yes vinyl) and play them and sing to help her mind and body recover from her stroke.

[@patriciawalsh6733]

Keri Gridley how is your sister? I am a stroke survivor myself,I hope she is doing better! It is a struggle,but don't give up!

[@kerigridley6195]

@@patriciawalsh6733 she is getting a little better. She is still paralyzed on her right side, thank goodness she is left handed. She will never be able to see out of her right eye because of damage to her optic nerve. She is thinking positive and pushes herself every day. I am proud of her. We have a much better relationship now and I am thankful for that.

[@anthonywalker7240]

Hope your sister gets better.

[@isabellopezcervello736]

The music has the most power in the world. I feel really happy for your story. It finishes in a happy way however the stroke. My best wishes from Spain !!

[@umste2624]

Sending Prayers and Hugs to You and your Sister...xoxo ❤️🙏🏼

[@Artandaltar]

This song and video may be one of his very best performances. As always, he hits all the notes perfectly, and his tone is so beautiful! He's legendary 🙌 so glad I grew up in the 70's... I'm a true and forever fan 👏 ❤

[@beanerschnitzel794]

that’s a god dam mutilated woman

[@mwiemeg8746]

​@@beanerschnitzel794are you sure you know what you are talking about?

[@lifesjourney65]

Me too, forever a Barry fan. This brings back soooo many memories of Summer 1982

[@c5cpe]

My favorite of all his songs(sorry😊). My favorite part, is his voice with a resonating reverberation, right before the high-point ending…

[@JenniferWohlers]

Brings back the summer of 1981

[@stephenmccollum1391]

The fact that this is LIVE, makes it even more impressive. Might be my favorite version.

[@trevortamboline279]

YES! No autotune.

[@catherinestugmyer4449]

I agree! What a beautiful voice-so much emotion! ❤

[@fitfogey]

I come back to this every few months or so to remind myself what real musical talent is like.

[@starvingartistful]

gooberfest

[@cs292]

He captures how your heart yearns for someone you love and miss….you are loving someone so much your stomach turns when you are away from them.

[@cryptosherpa2022]

👔The Feeling lasts forever🥁 ❤️

[@cs292]

@@cryptosherpa2022 it does.

[@c5cpe]

Perfectly said ❤😓😔

[@Eric-w7u7e]

I was a kid growing up in the 70s and learned how to sing by listening to Barry. Thank you so much!! I still get teared up today when I hear you sing you are God sent.. nobody will ever come close!!

[@PennyPincher60]

Hard to believe this is live. His voice is so perfect

[@MrJckpttsn]

When that song came out my girlfriend then went off to a week-long conference. I missed her so badly I could taste it. So that song reminds me of that. We have been married for 46 years now.

[@Whofan70]

Congratulations sir! I can totally relate to how strongly a song like this can put you in a moment 40+ years ago. 👍🏻

[@marcelhaik8035]

That is awesomely incredible!🎉❤🎉. Thank you for sharing!

[@maggs131]

I unwillingly learned the lyrics of every Mannilow song during the 80s and 90s thanks to my mom always having a record of his spinning or a tape of his concerts. I even went with her to a few concerts which I never regrette. She passed away in 2015 and i know this song is about lovers but id like to know when ill get to hold my momma again. ❤ love you forever ❤️

[@charleneliberti9290]

No one sings a ballad like Barry Manilow.❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindaweathers8182]

After all these years,..I still love your music. Forever~

[@larryegner690]

Never gets old!

[@joangentile2731]

Love Barry Manilow!! This is my favorite Barry Manilow song!! I love it! I have been a fan since 1973. Barry is one of the best singers ever!! God bless, Barry!! xoxo

[@eRoxanne20541]

Me too - I choke up every time!

[@markforbus6794]

If I only get to hear one song for the rest of my life, this is the song. My favorite song by any artist from any era.

[@hectorrivera66]

The touring he did back then was insane. I can't imagine the kind of stress that must be for anyone.

[@BetsyBasile]

The double vision of you is so impressive, Barry. I just wish I had gotten to see you again. Love.....Betsy

[@cherylhannon2949]

Oh the emotion Barry is able to infuse into a song is so special even today its the same and the crowd goes wild when he say when will I touch you wow wow wow.

[@kellykerr5225]

I really wanted to marry him when I was 12. At 57 I can still see and feel why. I sure would have loved having access to these videos then.

[@michaelhill6798]

Saw him live in Vegas, the man was born to Star there On the "when will I touch you" the ladies out front rushed the stage

[@danaheffernan1826]

I’m 20 and I love him with all of my heart!!!! He’s my favorite 😭❤️

[@murraychadwick9362]

@@danaheffernan1826 I turned 60 this year. I fell in love for the first time at the age of 17. I had Barry's greatest hits on 8 track tape in my truck and his music was mine and my girlfriends favorite music. Barry's music is what we fell in love to. After school each day she would call me and ask if I was coming over that day. If I was to please bring Barry with me😂.

[@martindouwe6099]

Barry at his peak. Fantastic song.

[@clarel4584]

He’s so handsome! I have the best memories of him. I cry whenever I hear this song.

[@dufunia8313]

it is a shame he was gay....just imagine him in you

[@ajobforjesus]

Yes he's absolutely beautiful

[@dufunia8313]

@@ajobforjesus and the kock on him

[@Carina-23]

Awww, you're not alone❤️

[@Carina-23]

​@@dufunia8313how dare you. Youre disgusting

[@blaircarnegie2738]

A young Barry Manilow , does it get any better than this ?

[@dorothygale1104]

I’ve been a Fanilow since my then-15-year-old sister dragged me to one of his 1978 concerts at the Greek Theater in LA. I could drive, so my sister paid for my ticket. Barry sold out 15 concerts in that run at a theater that holds 4,500. I liked what I saw & heard so much that I dragged my sister to his concert the following night and we sat in the trees surrounding that outdoor venue. Barry is a national treasure and I am awed by his talent every time I hear him.

[@lkmotorspdx]

That performance brought tears to my eyes. So powerful and true.

[@tylersikora894]

Not only that, to come out on a stage with just a single piano and just sing natural! This is a true singer, barry didn't needed all the tricks and gymics, when you got it, you got it! This why they call his songs classics! They will endure the test of time!

[@timsullivan4687]

This song always makes me cry...my mom loved Barry and I think of her when I hear this #THANKYOUMRMANILOW

[@joeschmoe8685]

I'm right with you. The last thing I did for my Mom's was take her to see Manilow live. miss her dearly.

[@Mariak82]

Same. 12 years gone tomorrow. Came here to listen to this. 💖

[@Hanniesannie]

I’m 18 now and my mom’s in her 50s, we will forever love Barry ❤ and it’ll always be something to hold us together

[@Letsdolunch2023]

Barry helped me thru my teenage years! I have seen him twice, in concert. Those concerts were more exciting than any other! ❤

[@skaycgoldenridge]

Wow. Memories. This song was popular at the time I was going through a heartbreaking separation from my husband. I love this man's songs and music, but this one is too hard to listen to. Yes...memories can be bittersweet. Mr. Manilow, if you are reading this, thank you for all the beautiful music you shared with the world. You are paramount in the music world :)

[@MistyBrown0901]

Barry Manilow was the musical background to my childhood! Now I have introduced him to my kids!

[@foamrob6577]

Just saw Barry a few months ago. At 80 years old he was amazing

[@cindyslane1408]

This is Barry's best rendition of Weekend In New England. He still brings me to tears. Cindy Slane

[@bmitchell928]

No way Greek theatre weekend in New England beats that

[@jorgeespinosa3179]

Having followed his career for 47 years, I agree. He just gives it 100% effort.

[@bridgettenney4671]

@@bmitchell928 I completely agree. "One more time..."

[@delin62]

I've been listening to Manilow since "Mandy" in 1973 and been singing along since then.

[@juliannakuepker7671]

What a gorgeous man... Great singer /song writer! Love him!❤

[@jennconducts]

The best performance that I've heard of that song.

[@gh9111]

This is the best live version of Weekend. Barry in young full voice with full emotion. All time great song.

[@philiphamer5959]

A golden voice. A unique human being. Utterly beautiful.

[@sheilabellgilmer4300]

YOUR MUSIC :: BARRY ,..IS SO SOOTHING TO THE SOUL.. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SONGS ..🥰🥰

[@marilynguevaracarbonell7748]

YOU ARE THE BEST

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch this video, it just seems to get better and better. Barry, honestly, it is partly the communication you have with your fans, BUT, it really is the person that the real YOU are. You are not one of those FAKE performers, so please we love you for being you and the talent you show us every time you take the stage. Love to you for everything....................Betsy Basile

[@carlreynolds1111]

Barry has always kicked serious ass on stage !!!!!

[@aprilmsmith9819]

This is my all time favorite song. The passion in your voice, the words. It's all perfect. Thank you Barry. Thank you for this beautiful song but all the beautiful songs you give to us. For all these wonderful years. Your music has helped me through the worst times in my life and made the better times so much better. Thank you for just being you. Thanks for all these wonderful memories you are sharing with us and allowing us to relive all these wonderful moments.

[@ManOfMonism]

Hearing Barry Manilow when I was very young is the only reason I have any feelings at all. Fantastic.

[@lordcron]

So.... I was born in 1969 and grew up on Barry's music on the radio but, amazingly I never heard this song. It has become the one song and video I keep coming back too! I'm now looking for his compilation album to buy. I just love this song! Barry, you truly write the songs that make the whole world sing my friend! God Bless!

[@JediFight]

An absolute legend. So wonderful to have been blessed with his music over the years.

[@AnnMarie-so1ls]

Love this song Especially the line "With you there's a heaven, so earth ain't so bad" I am 57 years old and I remember singing I Write the Songs, along with a couple of others that I can't remember, in a concert my girl scout troop put on for our mothers for Mother's Day. I have been a proud Fanilow ever since. Keep on singing Barry, and I will definitely keep listening

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry....You can't beat this one. The way you sing it and play the piano and the camera work with the double image of you. I wish there were 2 Barry Manilows. It would be amazing !! The ending still makes me cry. I think this one is your favorite........................................Betsy J Basile

[@susangilbey5661]

Never get tired of this beautiful song 🇨🇦

[@merciadelourdes3908]

Ouvindo em 2024....sempre a mesma emoção ❤

[@JTDutch]

You know, I've listened to this song a lot. And what impresses me so much is hearing the subtle little changes in Barry's arranging and in the way he sings this song. I don't know if he does this as a nod to his diehard fans ... I guess that's what I want to think. At any rate, I sure appreciate it. It's been a wonderful experience to be a fan of his for these decades. Through it all, he's been dedicated, technically sound, passionate, and grateful for those who have supported him and his music. What more can you ask for?

[@assuredheatingessex9358]

A proper proper old school talent, great musician and absolutely fantastic voice, pitch perfect. Great songs too

[@rosefreitas422]

I love this song 🎶 ❤️❤️❤️

[@stevejeffery5353]

A glorious musician. Storytelling, incredible arranger, superb pianist….and that voice!!!! The control! The beautiful tone. He’s awesome.

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry.....This still is one of my all-time favorites especially with your duel image and sometimes 3 images and WOW, if we only had 3 Barry Manilow's, we would really be flipping out with your songs and performances. You must have the mind of a genius or your grandpa really helped you more than you know. Love you................Betsy Basile

[@ruswinarniagatha1644]

My mom passed away in 2014. Whenever I miss her, I'd play this song

[@debwaugh977]

My mom is the reason I love Barry Manilow. She passed away in 2022.

[@theatomicmom]

What I appreciate about Barry Manilow is the fact he sings with such power, and in tune!! No auto tune here! He's truly a master musician.

[@cenrnjones9712]

Possibly the best live performance by a single artist ever?

[@marilynguevaracarbonell7748]

good morning from Vzla keep on singing

[@annabeckwith]

I woke up with this song in my head!!! I love this song. It means a lot to me. Thank you!!!!💖💖💖💞💞🙏🙏🙏

[@annabeckwith]

​@JamesBrusselsThank you. I've been a fan for 50 years! I love Barry's music. No other musician makes me feel the way he does. Barry is a Genius!!💖

[@annabeckwith]

@JamesBrussels I live across The Pond! In Barcelona, Spain

[@dianeaaronson9789]

What a great song! What a great singer! He still performs in Las Vegas and will travel to Florida in January. I can't wait to see him again.

[@jasonhovick6193]

This is my favorite Barry Manilow song of all time! Amazing

[@Lindathedoggielady]

I have watched this so many times, what a Beautiful song and Barry is SO good, no one would attempt to cover it:)

[@joesettecurran6364]

Love you Barry since 1976. I make sure my beautiful daughter knows your music. Absolutely listening to you has gotten me through a lot of sadness

[@joangentile2731]

Love this song and Barry Manilow!! I have been a fan since 1973. Love his voice!! He has one of the best voices ever!! xoxo

[@meaganlucidi1464]

I have been privileged to see Barry twice in concert with my mom who grew up loving Barry. She certainly shared her love with me. I’m a New England girl and this song holds a soft spot for me always.

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

❤ One of my favourite songs of Barry's. Met him years ago. So charming. Listening in coastal Mississippi 👋

[@페가수스밀타]

Your voice, music, everything 💜

[@dorothygale1104]

Barry Manilow is a great artist who doesn’t get the acclaim he deserves. He should be getting a Kennedy Center Honors award, as his artistry as a singer and songwriter is on par with anybody who has gotten that award.

[@janewasson4845]

I saw this tour- he was so incredible! ❤️❤️ still love him! So many memories...

[@pete9688]

Wow. What’s going on with his eyes??? I was heartbroken to know that he rarely wrote any of his songs … but the man is still a legend.

[@diannesmith8007]

He wrote the music.

[@denisemorant1109]

I ❤️ this music. Barry your voice and music is eternal. I so enjoy the piano 🎹 . Your style is one that I’ve enjoyed for years. Your music speaks to my heart and soul about how I feel and felt about someone precious to me. He says what you want you want someone to say to you. He’s saying I care, I love u, I want to be with you and love you forever. 😊

[@larryscott3316]

I so much love the piano and also felt about someone nice to me

[@CMC898]

His tone, his pronunciation, forcing the big notes with perfect pitch, softly caressing the smaller notes with beautiful breathy notes, strings, key changes, piano… Barry knows how to tell the story. Studio Musician is one of my favorite Barry Manilow songs but this performance is stellar.

[@deidre8994]

Such emotion and expression in this performance! Brings me back to a time when music was really great! 🎹🎤🎧🎹

[@janwolf843]

This is, hands down, the most beautiful song in existence. Ever.

[@五味弘昌-m5s]

Barry is best singer in mylifetime．Unspeakable.

[@williambeach9680]

I sang this in the 9th grade at a spring show. Got a standing o for it. Changed my life 4ever.

[@CarolRoyals-rd6ep]

Barry always gives a song everything he has!! His songs evoke feelings of love in people. He is truly gifted in playing the piano and singing. He worked extremely hard to get where he is today and is still working hard at 80 years old!! This is such a beautiful song. There will probably never be another great talent like Barry Manilow.!!!❤❤❤

[@CarolRoyals-rd6ep]

@BarryManilow-bg6mn I

[@CarolRoyals-rd6ep]

I am deeply honored if this is a reply from Barry himself. Keep performing and singing, Barry. You are truly gifted. Your ballads songs, and music are truly beautiful. I wish you nothing but good health and happiness,always!!😉😊❤️ 💕💕❤️😎😊❤️❤️

[@CarolRoyals-rd6ep]

@BarryManilow-bg6mn Greenville South Carolina

[@annafoy8128]

I’m 56 now and as a teenager this stole my heart. Many people didn’t get why I loved him so much. Just one other girl in my school understood. The voice, the deep meaningful lyrics, the joy and the longing. He is unique. I weep when I listen to “This one’s for you” but this one and “Somewhere down the road” are my favourites❤

[@karebear1411]

That just brightened up my day😃! Thank You ❤️

[@helenliguori7773]

This is the BEST performance of his career. There won't be another Barry. Ever. Thanks Barry!

[@shirleynitka5030]

my favorite love song, ever. It builds up like a climax.

[@jodiroggy1782]

I was a saxaphone in high school and played this song! Beautiful.

[@michaelmason6683]

I keep going back to Barry all these years later. Just listen to his voice and control. Simply amazing.

[@Richard-vb2qq]

My first kiss was with a girl I met while vacationing at Panama City Beach, FL back around 1982. She was leaving with her parents the next day and we spent most of the night on the beach hanging out. Like a stupid kid I didn't get her address or full name. The next day I hung out for hours near the condo leasing office hoping to see her when they checked out, but never did. A few weeks later I heard this song and it brought me to tears wondering if I would ever see her again and if something could have ever come out of our meeting. All I remember was her name was Daphne and she went to a Lutheran School in Chattanooga. I never did "hold her again".

[@cryptosherpa2022]

She is still waiting for you 🗣🎈💓🥂🌻🍁🇺🇸

[@waynebrown8513]

You just don’t see performances like this anymore. There was a live performance of this song from ‘78 at the Greek theater. It was incredible! The camera person filmed a close up, focused on Barry face, at the build up and the climax of the song. It was amazing to watch! He gave so much to the audience during the performance! Like he was giving a piece of his soul! I was awestruck. At the end of the song, someone in the crowd shouted, “one more time!” Barry replied, “one more time, why I oughta…” lol! I wish KZbin hadn’t taken it down.

[@rebeccamariehall8126]

I looked for the video of that performance - I think this is it. He refers to ‘tree people’ at the beginning of it and that’s from the Greek theatre shows in LA. Thanks, it’s a great live performance! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZPad2OFabFoqKM

[@dorothygale1104]

During that 1978 run at the Greek was the first time I heard Barry live. Barry sold out 15 nights during that run, which is still a record for the Greek. My 15-year-old sister made me drive her to see Barry and in return for driving her, she bought my ticket. I loved him so much that I fragged my sister back to the Greek the following night and we sat in the trees. I guaranty that we were not the only Fanilows in those trees.

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry.......This is one of my favorite songs that you do and the white outfit you are wearing is just perfect for the music and the lyrics. The flutes always get me revved up. You are really the best ever since I found you in 1974. I am 3 years younger than you so I have been with you for a long time~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy Basile

[@c-p1976]

Definitely one of my favorite concerts of Barry's. It's all amazing. Love, love, love! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@cryptosherpa2022]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@cryptosherpa2022]

Could you be the 1👍🏻❤️

[@cryptosherpa2022]

👔Charlie B 2023 outta Dobbs Ferry N.Y ⛴️ N.Y

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Are you sure Barry that this is not your favorite song as you told us in one of your Mandy videos. You sing and play the piano so passionately and put so much of yourself in it, that I have to feel like you really love to sing this song as much as I like to hear and see it. Love you forever,Barry~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@fredled8773]

Very underrated voice, great sound.

[@cdick]

are you out of your mind

[@BetsyBasile]

In this one at times we see you three times at one time. How exciting and of course, you sing this so amazing as always.................Barry......Love ya..........BB

[@joangentile2731]

One of his best performances ever!! No one can sing like Barry Manilow! Not now, not ever. 💖💖💖

[@susanhambleton351]

I adore this song, I adore Barry Manilow. Have done for years. I’ve only seen him once , in the UK where I live. That memory will never leave me

[@ohh338]

I remember riding in the car with my mom and dad as a kid. They had it on an AM station and this came on. From the first note to the last note I was intrigued. It also made me tear up when it was on the chorus part. I miss those days of radio and car rides with my parents. I love you Barry