Peter Allen performs "I Go to Rio" on July 4th special

ca. 1988

[@bradly2007]

Peter Allen red-hot & on fire doing his Rio classic...nobody compared to this legendary icon in live performance...Bravo Peter, you are loved and missed & RIP

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

Love Peter Allen, such energy, and joy.. I had the honor of doing this final number as Peter for The Boy from Oz.. saw him perform early 80s. Amazing. Pure joy.

[@i.s.9451]

Brandon Urie has the same energy on stage.

[@victorgomes7585]

I've just watched the biographical tv series on seven. Peter was something else. We all come into this life for a reason. And I can see Peters. Incredible performance! RIP Aussie Brother. Thank you for your gift.

[@blitzmagazine5649]

Brilliant lyricist, with relentlessly upbeat enthusiasm on record and on stage. He is greatly missed.

[@tallpaul521]

This clip brings back so many memories. I caught Peter on this show by accident. I was performing at a club in LA and was staying at a friend's house in Venice Beach. On the 4th I turned on the TV and saw the intro by Oprah, and grabbed a VHS and shoved it into the VCR,.to happily capture the two songs Peter did. I still have the tape.

[@stormphoenix14]

Miss his beautiful energy.

[@susandavidson528]

Just got back into watching Peter's performances after 20 years or so...wow...the older I get the more impressed and inspired I get...no one was more brave, energetic, or passionate than this man. For the uninitiated and skeptical (i.e. young), introducing him via Hugh Jackman has been useful. Peter Allen transends all talents!!! Miss him so much....

[@123Rockchild]

OMG...is this guy on something? I have never seen any performer with so much energy!

[@gigiduhermoine890]

Such energy....and this song is a favorite of mine,,RIP Peter}}

[@les21forever]

The guys and gals playing the flutes really made that song.

[@blackfire5179]

He was a truly talented performer!

[@les21forever]

The ending with the flutes was a knockout.

[@NicholasYaekle]

The last of the true entertainers. Rest in peace, my friend, rest in peace.

[@gloangeles9716]

I only saw him once at this performance that was done in St. Louis Missouri while I was attending school at St. Louis University. I was so impressed. This song inspired me to learn more about Rio and I am finally going for the first time to Rio in 4 days.

[@iamthatguy1169]

That performance was pure energy and talent. Wish he was able to stay around longer to help us avoid this musical slump we fell into.

[@nanettevalencia5849]

Gone way too soon

[@bjbinmke]

Me too. How many really talented and loveable people did we have to lose? Damn.

[@zzyyxxo]

how great he was.

[@Streisand70]

What a truly gifted, amazing song writer and performer. Yet another talent that died far too young. R.I.P.

[@les21forever]

hats off to the band leader

[@nylesjohnson3740]

We saw Peter Allen in the City (SF) several times. The first time was at The Boarding House. As we were walking back to the car I was Absolutely Exhausted from just watching him perform. Unbelievable Entertainer..

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1992 {June 18th} Peter Allen passed away at the young age of 48. He co-composed two #1 hits; "I Honestly Love You" with Jeff Barry, sung by Olivia Newton John, it stayed at #1 for 2 weeks. In 1981 with Burt Bacharack & Carole Bayer Sager he co-wrote "Arthur's Theme", it peaked at #1 {for 3 weeks} by Christopher, the song also won an Oscar for 'Best Original Song'. And in 1978 along with Carole Bayer Sager he co-composed Melissa Manchester's "Don't Cry Aloud", it reached #10. RIP

[@m.printes6123]

Thank you so much Mr.Petter Allen, for nice song from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, my country.

[@naoesquecomais]

This is beyond amazing! Why can't we have more performers like him? In portuguese we have an expression that fits well here: "deu tudo de si"! hahaha Spectacular, can't get tired of hearing this song. It puts me into a good mood instantly.

[@dameinbell3097]

now that's a show

[@PridEntONLINE]

It's U that doesn't know what Ur talking about -- Besides being full of hate. When Peter performed onstage he gave it his all. The energy that he had was amazing! I met Peter on several occassions at the Concord Hotel, where I worked. When he booked shows there there were never an empty room-he sold the hotel out. He always chatted with the guests. He had the gift of making us feel like we were the only ones in his world. That doesn't happen often with many other entertainers. R.I.P. Peter

[@tallpaul521]

Happy Birthday Peter!!! He would have turned 70 today.

[@ElsaRiverosMusic]

i love this song so much

[@pajammypam]

Thank you so much for this amazing video of the great singer-song writer, entertainer Peter Allen! The energy and showmanship just explodes out at you. Isn't he beautiful! I know I said this before as a comment here, but it disappeared. "I love it and love you for sharing this with everyone".

[@les21forever]

Those Rockettes kill me. I'm a damn good looking woman but only 5'3 and those girls got legs that don't stop. Not fair. Lol

[@susandavidson528]

The MOST amazing performance. Singer, songwriter, performer extraordinaire. Miss this man so much.....

[@Karen-uu8qv]

There’s never been a performer like Peter Allen! I went to all of his concerts when he came to Atlanta.

[@kopy567]

WOW,what a performer,what a energy in his body.Great showman !! Thank you for this great band also..it´s a real carnival-party band !! Thank you. Mike / Germany

[@corp4444]

Thanks for posting. This brings back lot's of memories . . . dave

[@deanbern9894]

wow amazing . listen to that crowd 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏rip peter 🌷❌

[@allymayful]

A real fun song by a great entertainer, 'The Man From Oz'. "He co-composed two #1 hits; "I Honestly Love You" with Jeff Barry, sung by Olivia Newton John, it stayed at #1 for 2 weeks. In 1981 with Burt Bacharach & Carole Bayer Sager he co-wrote "Arthur's Theme", it peaked at #1 {for 3 weeks} by Christopher, the song also won an Oscar for 'Best Original Song'. And in 1978 along with Carole Bayer Sager he co-composed Melissa Manchester's "Don't Cry Aloud", it reached #10. RIP"

[@hanscombe72]

I love that Aussies are watching this today! Go the Roos!!!!!!

[@les21forever]

The band leader deserves most of the credit. Awesome arrangement!

[@pajammypam]

The great Australian Symphony Orchestra conductor, Tommy Tycho arranged this song for the amazing singer-songwriter and entertainer Peter Allen. When Peter had his "Up In One" concert and then appeared before the Queen of England in Australia and his Radio City appearance he credited Mr. Tycho with this arrangement.

[@BravoandMo]

Incredible stamina...now that's a performer!!!!

[@jadezee6316]

i saw peter 4 times...once in asbury park...i remember it well..because it to this day was the coldest night i ever remember and the hall had only a few people in it asbury park convention center on the boardwalk...i regret to this day that i didnt walk down from the balcony to the stage and shake his hand...or ...get his attention......

[@AyeshaShaSha]

1:27!! THAT IS HOW YOU DO A KEY CHANGE!!! Feeling ashamed that I didn't know he was the original singer of this till now. WHAT A GUUUUYYYYY!!! Would have looooved to have seen this live... RIP!

[@russellcandy9850]

So much talent in one man! Amazing!! Thanks for posting!!

[@pamelajordan2890]

I almost forgot about this song..I love it thanks

[@Bubberscat]

Wow he was an amazing entertainer, thanks for posting this clip.

[@MMM-dq9jj14up]

He 'married a girl with an interesting face'. Talent personified. Could only 've gone into entertainment. Will always be missed. from all The Aussies "who still call Australia Home".

[@anastasiosdimtsis1]

Wow!! What an entertainer!!

[@ethelryan257]

He was in his mid-40s when he did this. Something for the coach potatoes to think about.

[@joaohercideshugenmiers6876]

Sou adicionado a alguns inglêses, que apreciaram o meu BRASIL.

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

Love the energy :))

[@tallpaul521]

Love seeing his back up singers---Nicki Gregoroff and Dian Sorrell.

[@themerchbooth]

An amazing performer! -3 such presence!

[@jhpvids]

just amazing

[@joaohercideshugenmiers6876]

Tipo esse, outro q Deus abençoe 🙏 Ronald Bigges

[@chieferproductions]

Socceroos 2014 baby!

[@schnellguy]

What a great entertaner.

[@bogeyman7141]

He's so pretty.

[@frenchwistiti]

U right ! He was a real performer ! :D

[@angline5]

Great !!!!!!

[@TaitRochelle]

playing this in my symphonic band and the clarinets have the melody for half of it n_n

[@DjPaskal]

W O W

[@stuartcrigan6105]

RIP peter .i am bisexual and prod

[@rjplamf61]

@medicoonline you don't have to worry about him singing the song anymore since he passed on.

[@susanspitz7424]

I am not gay, but my many bi/trans/gay friends insist I am a gay man trapped in a woman's body. Since the shootings, I'm committed to Celebrating the Gay. And today is for Peter Allen. Wish I could sing, "I go to Rio," and do a drum majorette thing with maracas.

[@tallpaul521]

@pajammypam HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER!!!! WE MISS YOU!!!!

[@AkizMe]

AB FAB!

[@pdud71]

If anybody dosen't like this.....check for a pulse

[@bosquesvalleverde1142]

Ritmo de la Noche

[@qsw-1228]

Go ahead dude, with the advancements in medical technology he could have still been here. RIP

[@themerchbooth]

I was like... I can play Viva la Vida. OH MY GOD, I CAN PLAY PETER ALLEN.

[@californiakitty80]

Coldplay brought beat back!! Go RIO.

[@soniasouzasilva530]

Como eu quetia edtsf num chow seu

[@funkychords]

What was the concert and details including the date and venue, and year, I would love to know and make Peter Allen posts more relevant to history? Maestro Marino from Melbourne Australia ( who has sing and played this song and accompanied this song on piano for many friends, lol.)

[@SingersLeader]

I want the shirt. ;-)

[@mtd1089]

Dominick & Eugene anyone?

[@CRM35ManUnited]

Like if the SOCCEROOS brought you hear

[@hackiest]

What about the savage on the drums

[@NakedReporta]

0:31

[@davidtoddsingleton]

I'm not trying to be mean - cause he's amazing. But I wonder if he was on coke like during this performance even or when that all began. It would funny to find out that he was. I mean - wow - I think I could do all that if I was coked up.

[@BrightWulph]

Nope, it's all just pure talent and love for the art.

[@davidtoddsingleton]

sailorcybertron nope..just found out...coke

[@unboundmedia3992]

coked out

[@russellcandy9850]

Hater!!!!!

[@funkychords]

almost forgot - It would be great for these details to be edited into the description fields at the top of the you tube video post. of the post. For a quick reference guide, I would be happy to assist.

[@carrotjuse]

While you're at it, could you throw in Lil' Wayne, Jay Z, Madonna and Macy Gray?

[@medicoonline]

Jaci, lol ....this is a Brazilian name lol.

[@toolmandick]

@medicoonline your a goose

[@johnmcgrath4525]

Definitely a hairpiece

[@MrDcseltzer]

I don't know what's worse the singing or the hair piece

[@shanebriant]

+MrDcseltzer You clearly have no understanding of 'showbiz' or 'fun'.

[@susandavidson528]

This is THE MOST energy-filled performance of any multi-talented performer...singer, songwriter, musician, and dancer--he did it all. I've seen Bowie, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, Bette Midler, Gaga--you name 'em--but this guy was embued with a talent that transcends gender and time. Hugh Jackman did great tribute, but couldn't begin to capture this man's talent that began as a child. His story defined his journey and development as an amazing showman from the Outback to Radio City. What a loss to this world without Peter!!!!

[@susandavidson528]

Why did you bother to view, moreover comment, if you can't appreciate this artist??? Bugger off...

[@Wakipenda]

the sloppiest, white, gay, dancer in history but what a great a song he left behind! 20 years from now another version will be made and we will still like it!! now we have Cold Play but i enjoyed "Ritmo de la noche"...

[@pungooer]

Dear God Can you bring Peter Allen back and pick up Justin Bieber. Thanks

[@ReeseMac]

If Bill O'Reilly had ever gone gay this is what it would've looked like.

[@medicoonline]

ok, ryan, I know you look at your own mirror

[@stevestarr9769]

Peter was awesome. But the toupee....epic fail. He was fine with his look before this.

[@unboundmedia3992]

hes coked out.

[@MrDcseltzer]

awful singing.....

[@phyllisdavies8382]

***** Get a life!

[@shanebriant]

+Phyllis Davies Yeah Phylis! Get a life, Selzerman.