Peter Allen and The Rockettes 1981 Radio City Music Hall full

This is the video of Peter Allen's legendary first Radio City, NYC concert, January 1981, where he became the first male performer to perform with The Rockettes and inspired a scene in the musical "The Boy From Oz". From the LaserDisc; good quality.
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[@brettmann2510]

WOW. Just wow. I went to see this concert when I was a sr in high school. Few months later I walked by him on broadway & 63rd. I gasped loudly when our eyes met. He winked and said, "Thank you, young man". I couldn't talk, kind of half-waved weakly. What a dork. He smiled, sort of chortled, and half-waved back. Made my summer. In the late 80s I saw him in "Legs Diamond". I waited backstage just to say "Thank you". Didn't ask for an autograph. He shook my hand, winked and said, "Cheers". So, THANK YOU RICHARD. I found this tonight by mistake. I guess it was meant to happen. YOU sir, are the man. My heart is pounding like the kid I was way back in '81.

[@crocodile1313]

You're a class act for not overly fawning or asking for an autograph from Allen. Can you imagine if that happened today? The poor man would be swamped by people trying to get selfies with him....

[@jinniholland9320]

This was the concert I went to. I purchased these tickets for a Valentine's Day gift for my then boyfriend, later husband. It was our first real date and we were both hooked on Peter from then on. Magnificent performance by a extremely talented musician. I sure miss Peter but still love his tunes and tears come to my eyes every time I hear his songs. Thanks for the legacy Peter...RIP

[@donskwar9256]

I saw him at The Paradise in NYC in 1975 or '76. Very small setting. at a bistro-style table with my girlfriend, sipping adult beverages while listening to this guy entertain to the hilt. His tribute to Judy Garland -- Quiet, Please, There's A Lady On Stage -- was an absolute show-stopper. I have his anthology and play it to this day, and that song is on it, and I can see him on the small stage, at his piano. It was such an intimate setting, everybody could go up and talk to him after the show. I did, just saying that he knocked it out of the park.

[@myrnarobinson4914]

This shows brings back so many memories... I had the pleasure of meeting him and I do miss him .. He is a marvelous singer dancer writer and Musician...I really do miss my friend we became friends such a beautiful person and I Do Miss him.....

[@Virgovixen10]

Thank you for posting. This was in my feed now in 2024. But I live Peter Allen! What a fantastic musician and singer and….entertainer. Such a great loss! God must have needed him back in heaven to make all the souls smile forever!❤🙏🔥✝️

[@lifeisgood7740]

I went to a Bette Midler concert in the 70s and she introduced him as her pianist and let him do a song. That was my first intro. Then I saw him at Radio City. I miss his free spirited entertainment so much. I love and miss you, Peter! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DannyWitmer]

Peter Allen was such a massive talent, dismissed sometimes because he could be so camp and silly. Not just this concert, but all the albums, from my fav, Taught by Experts (Leslie Gore and Dusty Springfield singing backup!), all the way through to Making Every Moment Count, the endless brilliant, moving songs, most of which most people don't know, and don't know he wrote if they do know the song. As Sydney has just gone into lockdown today for the first time since the one in early 2020, i've been wanting for some reason to listen to his music, so i'm listening now to Anthology, which is a great compilation of his best songs, one of which is Everything Old is New Again (once again, most people wouldn't know he wrote this - it's such a perfect gem of a song that you'd think it was written by Irving Berlin or Cole Porter) and it brought me to this video. He was underestimated by many, but those in the know - Judy Garland, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster etc. - knew what a great talent he was. One of the greatest songwriters of all time.

[@nycartist3421]

Just discovering Peter's Music recently..... and I'm obsessed. How could one person be so talented and unique? This Radio City show is everything. It breaks my heart we lost him so young.

[@joybreeden366]

Thank you....so much. Great show. Wish I could have been there... Peter Allen...no one like him. I just go to Rio.... RIP Peter...miss you.

[@mirandachilde1894]

I cannot get enough of this s-e-x-y man. I've loved him since my teens, back in the 70s. This is the absolute best record of Peter in his prime. A quintessential performer - he's got the music, and the soul. He is tireless. When he dances with his wild abandon, he lifts me along, and I feel as if I'm flying. Oh, Peter, why did you leave us so soon. Much too soon.

[@DannyLee-bx1tp]

Why did I just discover this amazing talent

[@bradly2007]

Peter was phenomenal in concert went too many times to count from 1973-1990 he always gave his all loved his soulful singing he was completely incredible to see up close, at The Roxy can still see him atop piano putting on a show unlike any other

[@davidcoombes-pearce4533]

Peter was such a complete and amazing talent. He has made all us Australians proud.

[@stormphoenix14]

So miss his beautiful energy. He was lovely and so full of life, and such a poet and so funny. There still is no one to match him to this day. His songs astill bring me much joy.

[@pablodublinjr6396]

Wife and I had the privileged of attending this wonderful performer at GWUniversity DC a few months before his demise. He was more subdued unlike his previous shows like this one, however, what a talent. To see is to believe. GOOD memories of Peter.

[@jadezee6316]

I WAS LUCK TO SEE PETER 3 TIMES ONCE OFF BROADWAY IN A SMALL THEATER AND ONCE AT RADIO CITY....but the night i remember most was over 40 years ago in asbury park....the coldest night in my life when maybe 50 people showed up

[@joemontemurro4210]

The epitomy of Talent & Class. There is only one Peter Allen. ❤

[@NicholasYaekle]

Calla lilies, cognacs and Cadillacs, Caviar, coke and a charge at Saks. . . rest in peace, old friend.

[@lindsaycable2281]

I saw Peter Allen in live performance in Toronto. He couldn't hit the final sustained note of I go to Rio,but he wouldn't give up and likely ruptured his vocal chords in order to prove to audience that he could do it. I am a vocalist and so know what that encore must have done to him. I adored him greatly, a fan

[@Dornie51]

What a massive talent we lost :( And he was born only an hour away from where I was :) Thanks Richard D for sharing this!

[@karenrisener8374]

Peter Allen fantastic saw him dozen times thank you Judy Garland for discovering Peter, may not have happened if you didn't, rest in peace both of you.

[@janetbowden8083]

No one like him!!!!! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@anniecrestani1121]

Oh Yes and I Love Peter what a Showman and Wonderful Talent baci x

[@cj22cj]

Thank you so much for uploading this. A true testament to the incredible talent of Peter Allen!

[@lindsaycable2281]

I saw him live at Ontario place. He struggled with last.note. shortly after he was diagnosed w/ a throat tumor. What a gorgeous talent he was....

[@Ericotheriault]

THIS is amazing!! Just love Peter Allen! Pure entertainer! And musical genius! ….thanks for posting this GREAT concert! 🙌 😃

[@cazsoulful9780]

The boy from Oz! ❤️

[@nycnjguyx]

Thank you for this. I first saw Peter at the Governor Morris Inn in NJ and was immediately hooked. Saw him at Radio City, Carnegie Hall.

[@bruceallensullivan6532]

This song has such a signifcents to me I was book in a Studio in Unaversal City,Ca to record my first Vocal demo -I had no money ofcorse so there was this new technic called Vocal Elimanaton were they can drop the lead vocal out of certain songs recored by the artist I wanted to do " Fly away " by Peter Allen pro by David Foster .. They couldn't mix it right in a pinch I had to Choose Don't Cry load ..First never sang the song and as a Singer I try to relate to what The songs about or meaning ... With only 15 mins left in Studio time I thought about missing my family back in Boston and this sweet little girl I use to Watch when her mother would go to work.. Turned out to be one of my favorite songs Not knowing the origanal Vocal Arrangment was a blessing ..So this made the songs emocal moments so true ..

[@joemontemurro4210]

PETER ALLEN - The late great Peter Allen blessed us with each of his Live performances. There is only one Peter Allen. A genuine Entertainer and a Singer Songwriter genius. ❤️

[@aurtherbrunt241]

Saw Peter at the Melbourne Hilton. Brilliant. It was a dinner show, people were dancing on the tables.

[@anniecrestani1121]

I saw Peter Preforme this show in Sydney was so FANTASTIC to see the Rocketts with him once in a lifetime for me as I have been to America but only the West Coast It was a Bucket List Moment ticked off for me as I don't think I will every get to New York to see them this was the closest thing Thankyou for Posting baci x

[@susanreeder4401]

Luckily I was able to see him live 3 times in 80’s Got to meet him backstage at Liza show in DC! Yes I met Liza twice 😊thank you for posting! HE IS AMAZING

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

Thank you so much for posting this. I worked a block away from Radio City , knew about Peter, ( He was / his name was all over). What was I thinking?, at age 23, I never went to a show. I remember @ a month later. they held the Grammies at R.C.H. - Peter presented with the lovely Olivia Newton- John. Peter was on a roll being funny & Olivia had to real him in a bit :-). God, I wish had seen Peter in NYC especially in his earlier " naughty" days. A true regret. What a terrible loss, age 48. The man was brilliant. This was so kind of you to share. Thank you.

[@lozzascozza]

Well done Peter. You have done australia proud. What a star

[@ambrenna]

WoW! What a consummate showman. I am in awe. Thank you Richard D so much for posting this

[@AndyPobjoy]

Thank you so much for adding this video. I've been trying to find a copy of this full show for ages. Not available anywhere. I love Peter Allen to the moon and back xoxo

[@davidholmberg7628]

Andy Pobjoy peter didn't like girls Grate showman

[@Max-iv8pp]

@@davidholmberg7628 He married Liza Minelli.

[@kathmcg1981]

I just stumbled across this video, thank you so much! I saw Peter at Radio City in the late ‘80’s, what a phenomenal entertainer he was, truly. Been a big fan since the early ‘70’s, he used to be on the Carson show when he had the Duo of Chris and Peter Allen. Those were the days when he was friends with Judy Garland and ended up as her Son-in-Law for a while. I have his Peter Allen Live at Carnegie Hall CD I’ve practically worn it out! This was really a treat, again thank you! He left us too soon, he was very special!

[@efrick7233]

Why this has never been re-released is beyond me. I love love love this!

[@pajammypam]

The first half is just amazing. The picture is so clear throughout your video and that's what I love.

[@ricdell]

***** so glad you are enjoying this... it was one of the first concerts I purchased on LASERDISC many years ago... I converted it to digital file awhile ago and thought I would upload it for others to see. Enjoy!

[@JesusisJesus]

Glad you did, you heard of Laser Rot?

[@carrotjuse]

A sensitive songwriter and awesome entertainer! Thank you for posting.

[@susandavidson528]

MISS THIS MAN--

[@pauldriscoll5356]

Thanks for this. I have the full show on 3/4 inch Sony tape.

[@israk7478]

Wow, Paul do you realize how much we have in common? Is it possible for you to upload the full show? I am re-living this performance as I was there at this show. My ex worked at Rockefeller Center and he got VIP tickets to the show. I was a fan from that moment on!!

[@59markr]

Genius. 40 years on and Peter’s light shines as brightly as ever.

[@britsluver]

Love it

[@sebastianpenna5105]

Thanks so very much love peter music from a long long time in buenos aires argentina

[@a.douglas7655]

It's official, I love you forever. ;p You have NO idea how thankful I am for you posting this! :)

[@ricdell]

So glad I could make your day.....enjoy!

[@Peppersbear]

A very special friend of the staff and management of National Panasonic Australia for eight years.

[@stevestandiford3661]

I saw him around this time when he had a short-lived Broadway show. The most spectacular showman ever. Lost him to a virus that we now can control - can't imagine where his talent would have taken him. So sad to see this, and know he was taken way too soon.

[@israk7478]

I have been waiting for years for this! Thanks so much for posting. I went to this performance, and its awesome re-living it!!

[@ralphlampkinjr.7325]

Wow! I was there and at the other concert. Knew him from olden days of demo singing. I work now with singer/songwriter, Marsha Malamet. It’s joy to work with her. I also work with Brooks who produced I Go To Rio. So happy Peter’s being watched and listened too. ❤️❤️

[@thehoff7479]

Wow! What an energy! would love to have seen this guy!

[@bradly2007]

Peter incredible live, went too many times to count 1973-1990 was hooked on him, pure magic

[@instantentertainment7746]

I love old styled music

[@instantentertainment7746]

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[@spellerlittlewing]

Excellent

[@susandavidson528]

Hugh Jackman and others did beautiful tribute with Boy from Oz, but NOBODY captured his voice--spoken or singing--EVER

[@bradly2007]

Nobody comes close to Peter Allen ever, went too many times to count remember it all well, magnificent soulful singer who had the moves great piano player too, really had it all

[@DannyWitmer]

Yes, it's funny, he didn't have the most powerful voice around or the greatest range or anything, but his voice was just perfect for his own music, beautiful, and soulful at times.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Unfortunately, this is not the full concert. The full concert was actually 87 minutes long and it's only available on the VHS version. For some reason the laserdisc version is abridged at 57 minutes. I had to purchase a rare VHS version in order to see the full concert, which was worth every cent!!! It includes songs which Peter rarely performed in concert, such as Hit in the Heart. Other songs on the VHS version includes Tenterfield Saddler, One Step Over the Borderline, I Honestly Love You, Springsteen's Hungry Heart (which is really good!), etc. If you ever get your hands on the full concert please upload it on KZbin.

[@efrick7233]

The full concert was broadcast on Showtime way way back in the day. I still have it on VHS myself--taped off cable. Marvelous! But I'll take any version I can get. This needs to be re-released!

[@mandy0o0]

Thank you for sharing very thank you😍

[@pauldriscoll5356]

Happy Belated Birthday to Peter who would have hit 73 yesterday,

[@sebastianpenna5105]

FOR ALWAYS THE GREAT PETER ALLEN REMEMBERING BIRTHDAY TODAY

[@myrnarobinson4914]

Make you for put this video on KZbin I have been to many of his concerts and he is just fantastic in the watch him in person is the best show ....

[@susandavidson528]

Paris at 21 in 21.....Sent my own daughter off last year at her 21st dbay.....she had amazing experience....gender-regardless...Paris amazing

[@bradly2007]

Still can close my eyes and see "Paris At 21" Huntington Hartford Theater on Vine St spinning around in a halo of smoke it was magical, show "Up In One" went many times was crazy great, nobody compares!

[@pajammypam]

I can't thank you enough for posting this! This is an amazing copy of the amazing Peter Allen Radio City Concert! Wherever did you find this? I love you for posting it, please never ever take it off KZbin.

[@aurtherbrunt241]

Hi there, I think you would like a new KZbin channel on Peter. It's called The music & magic of Peter Allen.Lots of unseen footage. Enjoy.

[@user-pr2sg6rc8r]

miss you Peter

[@RRHINE13]

Peter Allen was the consummate showman. He died way too early.

[@tnytyson]

So cool

[@haydnreibelt186]

Mate your an absolute legend for posting this... Ive been searching for ages for a full show of Peter Allens. How/Where did you get it?

[@cliffordbodine5834]

Haydn Reibelt I can't speak for Richard D, but this concert was a special show on Showtime back in the early 80's. I may not be in agreement with Peter's lifestyle back then, but he was an epic entertainer and composer!

[@stephenmkatzasc]

Absolutely brilliant….

[@MsZoedog66]

He had a deeper speaking voice than I thought

[@1990pommie]

from this? to today's lot< who cannot perform live unless lip synched or pre recorded

[@substancep21]

Unfortunately :(

[@bradly2007]

Peter the real deal hooked on him was lucky to go too many times to count, incredible...

[@moyralc9397]

Tenterfield traveller

[@cazsoulful9780]

❤️✨🙌🏼

[@kevinbarton9052]

I love those Rockettes lassies, Pee Wee Herman.

[@moryan6447]

How does an Aussie get a southern U.S. accent? It works😊

[@MrDcseltzer]

This is absolutely awful. Singing and musicianship is terrible

[@JustEraseTheSystem]

FOH

[@maggiecavagnaro4378]

You have a big problem Sir. You have absolutely no taste AT ALL! Or any class either. Best you keep your opinions to yiurself.