Barry Manilow - It's A Miracle (Live from The Kentucky Derby Concert, 1975)

Barry Manilow performs "It's A Miracle" live, taken from The Kentucky Derby Concert at Freedom Hall in 1975.
A note from Barry...
This one is a very rare recording. It’s a show we did to open the music portion of the Kentucky Derby in 1975.
My small and talented band and my three beautiful friends and background singers had just begun our tour. “Mandy” had shot to the #1 spot and “It’s A Miracle” was moving up the chart. We were having a great time on the road, but we were broke.
I remember that I bought a Ronco Rinestone Studder that I saw being advertised on some late night show. All of us sat in one of our hotel rooms and studded the skirts that the girls wore, because I couldn’t afford to buy them fancy outfits. (Check out their skirts and you’ll see our handiwork!).
We were so excited to be on the same bill as Blood, Sweat and Tears and headliner, Roberta Flack. The crowd was very kind to us and we left the stage on a real high.
Hope you enjoy this blast from the past!
- Barry
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LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
You wouldn't believe where I've been
The cities and towns I've been in
From Boston to Denver
And every town in between
[Verse 2]
(Everyone looks the same)
The people they all look the same
(Yes, the same)
Oh, only the names have been changed
(Just the names)
But now that I'm home again
I'll tell you what I believe
[Chorus]
It's a miracle (miracle)
A true blue spectacle
A miracle come true
(Whoa ohh ohh ohh)
We're together, baby
I was going crazy
Till the miracle came through
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Now you're here and my arms are around you
And, baby, there'll be dancing in the street
For the miracle (miracle)
A true blue spectacle
The miracle is you
(Woo! Hoo hoo hoo hoo)
(Hoo!)
[Verse 3]
I never knew you looked so good
Oh, I never knew anyone could
I must have been crazy
To ever have gone away
[Verse 4]
(Almost forgot you, babe)
I almost forgot what it's like
(Every night)
Oh, holding you near me at night
(Every night)
But now that I'm home again
You know that I'm home to stay
[Chorus]
'Cause it's a miracle (miracle)
A true blue spectacle
A miracle come true
(Whoa ohh ohh ohh)
We're together, baby
I was going crazy
Till the miracle came through
(Ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Now you're here and I'm feeling so good
And, baby, there'll be dancing in the street
For the miracle (miracle)
A true blue spectacle
The miracle is you
(Woo! Hoo hoo hoo hoo)
(Hoo!)
[Bridge]
Now you're here and my arms are around you
And, baby, there'll be dancing in the street
Ha, there's gonna be dancing in the street
Whoa ohh ohh ohh
Dancing in the street
[Interlude]
(Dancing in the street)
Dancing, dancing, dancing
(Dancing in the street)
Dancing, dancing, dancing
(Dancing in the street)
Dancing, dancing, dancing
(Dancing in the street)
[Outro]
For the miracle (miracle)
A true blue spectacle
The miracle is you
(Hoo! The miracle is you)
Hey, the miracle is you
(Hoo! The miracle is you)
Whoa, the miracle is you
(Hoo! The miracle is)
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[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry..Found it again. Singing in The Kentucky Derby Concert in 1975. You and I were really young then an you are so energetic and fun in this video. I loved 1974 and 1975. You always looked so handsome and your voice was super cool. You really were in your way up to the top of the Billboards. I knew you would. Great job, Barry. Love you.......Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@dianahill3053]

Who is still digging Barry 2022🧘🏿‍♂️sing with me!

[@amygabbard2253]

I am digging Barry in2022

[@sanedcab1Mexico]

I'm watching this video in May 2023

[@rogercarter456]

Me in 2023

[@susancummings3930]

@dianahill3053 me also diggin him in Feb2024 been listening since middle school in mid 70s now on 3rd cancer late at night getting strength from Barry greatest entertainer and musician tysvm from bottom of my ❤may God bless you as you have blessed us!! All our ❤️ love your FANILOWS ❤❤❤❤❤BARRY4EVER!!!

[@sanedcab1Mexico]

Watching again in March 2024. RIP Debra Byrd.

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry... I couldn't find this one for 2 months, but there it was tonight. This is the GREATEST version of this song. Your voice is so crisp and you sing like you are singing and yelling and dancing like you REALLY mean it. Great job, Barry.......Love you always ````````````````````````````````````````` ```````````~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@cherylhannon2949]

The true miracle is the past fifty years of a remarkable career. We love our Barry every day.

[@Artandaltar]

Ladies and gentleman... Mr. Barry Manilow !! 🌠 🎹🎶 How I love Barry's energy and voice! 🤩❤️ and still today, nothing has changed! Those backup singers have always been dynamite!

[@rjmcallister1888]

Opening at that time with the current big hit single, which became Barry's traditional opener. Simply the band, Lady Flash, and Barry. Back in the day, that was all you needed; a shoestring budget and some great songs.

[@MC-pd4sr]

It was in 1975 when I had my first Barry Manilow album - I was still in grade school, and I'll never forget thinking, "How have I never heard of this great singer!" - I was so young, but since that first hearing and that first album, I've never looked back. Berry Manilow quickly became my favorite singer of ALL time, and I love all kinds of music, but no one has been able to take his place, and no one ever will. He is the best person, musician, and singer, who I feel has been with me throughout my entire life, with his music speaking to me in many ways and seasons. He has been God's gift to me countless times!

[@annabeckwith]

Amazing Barry!!! This man has NEVER let me down!!! I always say "if you're feeling down,listen to Barry's songs!!! They'll lift you up!!!" Thanks for this video!!!🥂🙏💐❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bigsis60]

I second that motion, Barry is amazing!! 💖

[@annabeckwith]

@@bigsis60 👍👏👏👏🫶💞💞💞

[@karenshurley4793]

This concert was recorded a month before my tenth birthday. I love this man; his band and Lady Flash were fantastic - they made Beautiful Music

[@betsybasile-n6d]

1975, Barry. The beginning of a wonderful career by the greatest entertainer we have ever had. Thank you Barry. Love this one and you...Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@LoriLeaPouttu]

The miracle is you! 🐦💙🤗

[@mandymanilow65]

So right blessed be alwais

[@loisbeyer5336]

So cute.❤

[@pattibrooks1907]

Love Barry and his songs !

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry.....I just love these older songs as I was only a couple of years younger than you and you were very energetic and got the got the crowd wired up as well as we were here at home watching your videos. You were born to do this. God had your path already set for you and you were to be a big star. BB

[@alisonkrom5416]

This is the first song I ever heard you sing and I still love it.i believe the miracle is you Barry ❤

[@betsybasile-n6d]

1975 !! Another great year for you and your fans. You were really climbing up the charts. Your voice is so great back then , but that was long ago and we are much older now, but you are still going strong. My knees are giving out on me. I danced too much and it catches up to you later in life.....Betsy B

[@LoriLGrice]

I always have & always will LOVE Barry! My first solo I sang was, “I Write the Songs”. In fact, my daughter was born on his birthday! You are a treasure! ❤

[@ginacustodio7120]

I remember seeing this video on TV when I was younger and it's what made me an instant fan! Love Barry Manilow to this day😊 Thanks so much for posting!!

[@stpatrick1962]

Barry Manilow is the Soundtrack of my Life 2023 still going strong!!!

[@mophippsguenther3899]

I saw his 1975 concert in Seattle, Dec 6 at the Paramount Theater (probably this same tour!)...he opened with "Beautiful Music" and that show was one of the best events of my young life. I was 12. Thank you for sharing this.

[@BetsyBasile]

Barry......1975 was a very good year for you. Everything seemed to be pumped up and the audience was wired. You were so, so good..............................Betsy Blue-Eyes

[@pattimiranda8679]

Love this song!

[@karengilbert9016]

Lovely Barry keep singing your sweet music memories 🌹

[@groovinmoose]

Love.. love all kinds of music from Fats, Elvis, BEATLES, Steely Dan. etc Always liked this guy's music, period !!

[@justinloper57]

Those ladies are f#*king amazing.

[@jeanesingsjazz]

monica burris, lorraine mazzola, debra byrd.

[@francesmagro5468]

Thanks for pumping up the volume. Much love.

[@marciacochran4681]

He is on my bucket list 😍 ✨

[@constancemiller3753]

Get to it. My parents were debating whether to go to Las Vegas and see Barry. My brother was adamant that they go NOW. Dad passed away from cancer not too long after. They would have had an empty bucket of the hadn't gone THEN.⏳️⌛️

[@marciacochran4681]

@@constancemiller3753 wow

[@martaregina9782]

Obrigada Barry, te amo muito

[@zionyahweh]

💖

[@betsybasile-n6d]

Barry...You look great when you run out on the stage and bow to the audience. You are so energetic and so is this song. Again, I think this is the best version of this song. I still can't believe you smoked 3 packs of Pall Malls a day. How did you keep your voice so great? This was reported in your January Barry-GRAM. Is all these things in these Hollywood newspapers true? You don't sleep and you don't eat. WOW. Is that why you are so rail thin?.................................Love you anyway...............Betsy B.

[@4EyedAnimation]

A+++++ talent

[@agnieszkatrasa]

👍👏

[@Urban-Spaceman]

Brilliant. Love it 😃🥰

[@clarabautista9854]

Great barry manilow 😊😊😊

[@randyaronson6773]

You are the best Barry!💖

[@stevefanelli2755]

awesome , thanx Barry!

[@heathernicolecartier6700]

☝️🎧❤️

[@anamariahurtado6972]

👍👏👏👏🤗🇧🇴

[@cristel143]

❤️❤️❤️

[@martabernal266]

Hermoso como siempre 👏👏👏👏❤😘🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@jewelsandbinoculars1]

“Miracle! … Spectacle!! ….hooo!”

[@joanstarke6798]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joanstarke6798]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@veronaraven3099]

He sold out the Hartford Civic Center in high school (16000 for concerts..) in 10 minutes. For a good reason.... he really is brilliant and I am a metal fan.

[@helenasilva7820]

❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋

[@lauriegills773]

🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@billgreen4003]

Cool thanks for sharing knowledge freely Amen in Christ God Bless everyone 🙏 John 3:16 ps everyone have a safe mother's day

[@wrenhazard0728]

Oooh, you're playing the Deep South in January, I see! But...I'm in Mississippi. What about me?? 🐻🐻

[@nightowl4me]

TikTok brought me here

[@markread7333]

Reparata looks a lot like Cher here.

[@BetsyBasile]

Barry............Did you bet on the horses? Just wondering!!!!! take care and be safe................Betsy