The BEST Peter Allen "I Go to Rio" Performance No Cover, No Minimum Concert Philadelphia 1977

This is one of the most entertaining performances of Peter Allen's "I Go to Rio" ever done! He goes all-out in this video - he has the cuff, maracas, whistle, Rio fan, and as an added bonus, takes his shirt off and changes his pants halfway through the number! This scene is from Allen's TV concert special entitled, No Cover, No Minimum filmed at The Bijou Café, Philadelphia, in 1977, and was taped for the Showtime Network. The concert special was first shown on TV in May 1978. Watch Peter get his groove on - simply stunning! The audience is fun to watch as they get in on the action.
Watch the FULL concert here: • Peter Allen FULL No Co... .
Another performance of "I Go to Rio" that ranks high on my list is when he performed at The Royal Albert Hall for the Dionne Warwick and Friends Special in 1985. Check it out at: • Peter Allen "I Go to R... .
Listen to "I Go to Rio" from his 1976 Taught By Experts album at: • Peter Allen "I Go to R... .
Here are some more excellent videos of Peter performing "I Go to Rio" at:
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Set List:
Talking to the audience: (0:00)
I Go to Rio (2:04)

[@aurtherbrunt241]

How could you not be blown away by such a fantastic performance.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

It would be simply impossible! It's just too darn good🎹😎!

[@Nacho-Mamma]

Peter Allen was the true definition of an entertainer! He was so flamboyant, but amazing and hypnotic!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

That's what made him so good and you're right about him being hypnotic!😵

[@ericagerrard2099]

My hubby is 25. I’m 45. This is our song. Talent and pure joy is timeless. Thx for sharing ❤️

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

I love how this is your and your husband's song!🎵 Rock on Erica!

[@manuelcastillo2463]

I am 70 and i still love this 77 song

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

It's a good song at any age!

[@jacko6138]

Sensational. Peter was at his best in smaller more intimate venues. Never a boring minute- pure adrenaline and excitement.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

You're absolutely right about that! The smaller the place, the better it will be!

[@nanettevalencia5849]

He's the BEST! LOVE him!!!!!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Simply the GREATEST!!!

[@ramirezelgato]

Thank you, thank you!!! This brings back fond memories. I'm 69 and danced it so many times at parties and night clubs...

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

You're very welcome! Glad it brought back some great memories!

[@warmsteamingpile]

The stories he could tell. What an incredible performance ❤️

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

I could watch this clip everyday and not get bored!

[@russellcandy9850]

Such a wonderfully talented man!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Thanks so very much for watching and for leaving such a nice comment!

[@lindabattaglia582]

Me and my husband had drinks with Peter allen at the bijou Cafe in Philly in 1977 what a blast loved him since

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

THAT...IS...BEYOND...AWESOME!!!😀💖 The Bijou looked like such a cool place to go to with so many great performers. Watch Peter's full Bijou Concert at m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6SrqZuEgZKgl80.

[@bradly2007]

Peter Allen in person 1977 Roxy Theater brilliant performances went many times, nobody compares to power and passion of a Peter Allen performance venues large or small he had IT big time. love and miss this awesome amazing talent we'll never see the likes of again, he is the real thing...

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

You are so incredibly fortunate to have gotten to see him perform live several time and at the Roxy of all places! Wow!

[@adriankingston4338]

This song makes me luagh and smile every time i hear it thank you for sharing this 🥳🎵😁🎶😆🎼😄🎶

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

It's always good to share some happiness with the world:) Thanks for watching!

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

What a performance! Such a brilliant, engaging talent, & I've always thought that he looked hot in that black top - just dancing away so happily as a person should. Peter brought such joy to those who "got him". He made as much fun of himself as he did when bantered on w/ silly stories abt.other celebs. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN SHARING THIS.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

He will always be engaging to watch no matter what - what a powerhouse!

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

@@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen Won't argue with you there, but he truly looks hot in that black top. What a firm, fit bod, & I'd guess it's not a gym, but his constant shaking his stuff and dancing like nobody's watching!. RIP Peter, too short of a time here with us.To think he'd be @ 78? now. He was a comet that appeared in the sky for such brief moment. But, what a legacy.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Love your comment! Very true😊!

[@geraldamonnerat5201]

Wonderful!!! Wow!

[@eliothorowitz5627]

Both the song and Peter Allen...pure energy! Of course, he could break your heart with a ballad too!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

One of my all-time favorite performances!💗💖🕺

[@eliothorowitz5627]

@@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen I'm hard pressed to choose!

[@Pat4HUMANITY]

One of THE absolutely great all-time performers!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

You can say that again!

[@adriancole3165]

The genius improvisation towards the end. Not too many artists can have that ability. Chuck Berry springs to mind. Sure there are others but Peter Allen is way up there.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Way, way, way up there!

[@joannehines7806]

Someone should properly immortalize Peter by writing a Broadway musical about his life!! Continue RIHP Mr. Showman! 💘 🎶

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Peter believed his songs were his autobiography. There's the Broadway musical "The Boy From Oz".

[@corriesmiley4315]

WOULDN'T THAT BE THE SHOW OF ALL SHOWS FOR BROADWAY AND THE WORLD. SOMEOBE OUT THERE NEEDS TO GET BUSY...NOW. .

[@michaelmcgarry7701]

Peter was an original...awesome talent and very nice in-person...

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

What a wonderful comment!👍

[@jorgeestomba9888]

What non Latin can perform this - Only Peter the Great Allen ! We Latinos love this cat ! BRAVO ! What a performer

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Peter the Great indeed! 👍🎵

[@soniasouzasilva530]

Esse foi o cara Obrigado por curtir tanto nosso querido Rio de Janeiro.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Obrigado por seu ótimo comentário!🇧🇷

[@philipk917]

Hilarious ! Class A Entertainer!!!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Well said! This video is always fun to watch! I simply 💖 it:)

[@Bowie99]

thanks for sharing this! Fantastic!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Watch the full concert at m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGezXqNql6yqb6s

[@leslieronaldson7031]

AWESOME!!!!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

It really is!😃

[@soniasouzasilva530]

Lindo Lindo lindo uma fã do Brasil

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Bem vinda Sonia!

[@judiesims6402]

I LOVE, LOVE HIM.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

❤💗❤💗❤💗❤!!!!!!

[@warmsteamingpile]

Nobody else sings this song anymore because who could?

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Absolutely no one can. It just isn't possible.

[@annettewilliams1932]

Loved loved him. Saw him at Radio City also many other times. Live in NJ.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

If you live in NJ then you should check out his Trump Castle concert just posted from Atlantic City. You've probably been there too! Your Radio City experience must have been out of this world!!!🌍

[@soniasouzasilva530]

Eu ia me acabar nesse chow sou Brasileira tenho samba no pé Grande astro. Te amo . Rip Rip

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

É hora de dançar! Hora do samba!

[@E-K4t]

Would you happen to have any idea where Chris Bell ended up and if he’s still around?☺️

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Well, he kind of disappeared off the radar after the duo disbanded in 1970. However, he appeared on the "This is Your Life" episode when Peter was featured in 1977. While still in the group, Chris purchased a small plane from his earnings and would fly friends around. After the break up, he continued flying as a pilot and moved to Portland, Oregon, and worked as a flight instructor. He was born around 1945, so he may or may not still be alive. Hopefully, he is alive and is doing well!

[@rony41165]

He mixed up some of the lyrics

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

It makes it more interesting!

[@rony41165]

@@TheMusicMagicofPeterAlleni listenedto other versions he clearly made a mistake

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

That often happens when singing live.