The ending blew me away! BARRY MANILOW Weekend in New England Live REACTION

[@cindyknouff1724]

My all time favorite song by Barry

[@ChuckHackney]

Add two more and you have me: "Ships" and "Could it Be Magic"

[@snapdragon8888]

Such warm memories of Barry's music. This is the music of my teen years. Barry Manilow and Karen Carpenter had the smoothest, most beautiful voices ever.

[@catherinedorney6092]

😊😊❤❤

[@johnthegreek5836]

One of my all time favorites from Barry Manilow

[@dagmar.6954]

Loved Barry Manilow's music back in the 70's-80's even though some people didn't consider it cool. Barry is a great singer songwriter & his music career spans nearly 7 decades. My favorite song by him is "Weekend In New England". But he had so many great songs such as "Mandy", "I Write The Songs", "Looks Like We Made It", "Can't Smile Without You", "Copacabana (At The Copa)", "Bandstand Boogie", "Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again", "Ready To Take A Chance Again", "Even Now", It's A Miracle" etc.

[@phantomcollector1976]

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF ALL TIME

[@debibrown9328]

Barry kept me living when i was a kid in the 70's...horrible living circumstances, was badly suicidal.....his songs made me feel like somebody loved me...I'll love him forever for saving my life countless times...❤

[@MaryannTurton]

Glad you are here Deb, and yes, his music soothes our soul!

[@NathanVeenstra]

So good to know you made it through Debi. You are loved.

[@Pat3101]

This was playing on the radio as my high school sweetheart and I were on our way to see Barry in concert. So beautiful!

[@ravenmccall5486]

I have always called Barry Manilow Mr. Goosebumps! It comes all over me!

[@tootz1950]

He's definitely a nightclub singer...unfortunately a dying breed. We need more nightclubs that hire singers like this.

[@RonP-p4h]

I remember getting Barry Manilow Live album for Christmas in 77 I didn't know who he was My mom said that she wanted to appreciate good music I listened and I loved it Thank you mom and I love you and rest in peace Keep singing Barry as long as you can

[@catherinedorney6092]

❤❤❤

[@Reba-123]

Me too, still have it

[@Pat3101]

I had the 8 track!

[@KristineT4525]

This is my favorite Barry Manilow song of all time! He captures the emotions of separation from the one you love!

[@delisamarchetti5926]

Hi Harri, love the hat, too cool. :) I am 61 years old and believe it or not I was actually at that concert in 1982! I saw it when he came to Los Angeles. It is something I have never forgotten, he put on a brilliant show, such a great performer. Truly one the best. It was one of those magical nights. Having an opportunity to hear great music live, is so special.

[@HarriBestReactions]

I saw you in the video😀😀

[@iandowney4630]

@@HarriBestReactions😂

[@trhansen3244]

Amazing performance.

[@iandowney4630]

Barry Manilow is such a dynamic performer. Such a great memory! He looks impossibly young… Fantastic song and request, Catherine. I thank you for it, and many thanks to Harri for your dynamite reaction.

[@Dee-JayW]

OMG I HAVE BEEN DYING FOR YOU TO REACT TO THIS, one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Mr Manilow is extremely talented! Big catalogue, gorgeous musician, the piano is stunning…! thank you thank you thank you 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 and thank you Catherine and Harri from 🇨🇦

[@Linda-ib5wy]

I have been to 2 Manilow concerts. He puts on one he'll of a show

[@Cynthia...]

Wow he is so young here and such a beautiful song. Thanks Catherine and Harri.

[@dgator3599]

Did you notice how he sits when playing the piano. He said it's because of his height, so he sits up higher and farther away from the keys to the point where his arms are almost straight out. He said it's just more comfortable to him. It's more noticeable on other live videos.

[@Jane-AnimalFriend]

One of my favorites of his. The build up at the end is just fantastic.

[@lynlucas5573]

We all knew these songs back in the day..many slow dances to these ❤

[@HarriBestReactions]

Naughty naughty Lyn

[@marybaillie8907]

Originally from 1976, from Barry's 4th album, "This One's For You", this is a beautifully written love story of a cherished weekend in New England. Being the Master of Melody, Barry delivers this deeply emotive piano driven ballad with perfect vocals. He has the ability to infuse each line with a heart wrenching vulnerability that is truly captivating. The piano and the sweeping arrangement of the strings, the perfect addition. Made it to Number 9 in Canada and Number 10 on the US. Barry wrote a large number of commercials early on for Tv. Great reaction Handsome Harri, even Music was drawn in. ❤❤ Beautiful song Catherine👏👏 Cheers from Canada ❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@catherinedorney6092]

❤❤❤

[@marybaillie8907]

​@@catherinedorney6092Beautiful memory, Catherine. ❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@nicholasferrara7299]

Barry Manilow is blessed with a glorious abundance of talent. He was always subjected to criticism by unaccomplished “knuckle draggers” because of his very slight, effeminate appearance. He was supremely successful however, and blessed us with fantastic performances.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Those critics of Barry had the same effect that they always do, they only made him more popular.

[@anthonyblakely399]

OMG!!! I was clapping with my tears in my eyes!!! Absolutely Perfection!!!! Love Barry!!!

[@HarriBestReactions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@natlee8947]

Barry started out doing jingles for comercials ! Also check out his song "Mandy" you won't be disappointed.

[@sallyatticum]

I saw Barry in the mid-80s and he put on a great show. He was very entertaining. My older sister had quite the crush on him.

[@TahoeSnowbird]

I was so lucky to have seen Barry Manilow live at The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 1988. My husband knew I was a big fan and got us tickets.

[@pamelahoracek]

Barry Manilow was a favorite of mine while in my teens. Most girls were interested in Paul McCartney, Shawn Cassidy, and maybe did not want to admit they were closeted Manilow fans. I believe the older ladies were fans of him, some 50 years later, the older ladies fill his concerts, and those ladies were the teen girls when I was swooning over him. Most Manilow earlier songs' endings have a (what I call) big production type ending. Manilow has gone through phases of different genre of music. From TV commercials, the songs when I was listening to him (mostly the 1970's), Broadway, Jazz, etc... It is good to hear an old favorite of mine and brings back days of my past.

[@dalekrampert1920]

ive always liked Barry Manilow, love your reactions, thank you............

[@dirish709]

Barry Manilow one of a kind.

[@kylekerwin4993]

What beautiful vocal chops he has that spans across the great vastness of inspiring songs.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Such a beautiful and elegant performance! Barry looks sooooo young ... younger than I remember. LOL. Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Harri and Catherine.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lilamuzik3385]

Barry is a force His Christmas special was amazing at his age.

[@BobGeogeo]

Barry is also generous about hiring local choral groups when he tours. A well trusted friend sang with him pre-Covid, in New England 😊.

[@andreakaradeniz1350]

I loved his voice, his looks and the lyrics. Still I can sing along, knowing the songs by heart.

[@Kat-gx3se]

I was/am a huge Manilow fan and saw him several times live in the 80's and 90's. His voice can raise the hair on the back of your neck. In 1985 he made a for TV movie of Copacabana (produced by Dick Clark), much in the style of a musical. Annette O'Toole starred as Lola and Barry was Tony. It won an Emmy. You can probably find it on KZbin. Now I need to try to find it........I had recorded it on VHS back in the day and my best friend and I watched it a lot.

[@scottmoquin]

I'm a proud Fanilow !!!!!!

[@HarriBestReactions]

Fanilow 😀

[@mspfinney]

One of the very first concerts I went to as a teen. Saw him twice and own just about every album he has put out. Love him to pieces. ❤❤

[@sharkmedia5969]

Master of the last chorus key change!

[@Jacismiles4u2]

I luuuuuuuvvvv Barry Manilow. He has such a broad set of awesome songs. This is just '1' of them. ;-)

[@MaryannTurton]

Oh Barry! So sweet! Love him, and love this song!

[@laurenpeck3609]

Spending a snowy weekend in New England, with a polar vortex coming. Life in New England!!! Beautiful song!

[@DonnaKubiski]

Thanks, Catherine and Harri. This is one of my favorites of his, and I've never heard it live, so that was a treat. I've always loved the parts where he holds the long notes.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Thanks for listening

[@LaurenDion-q1o]

he just turned 80 he is making his american tour right now....

[@ladykristalginn6]

I saw him twice this summer, and many times in years past. But he still has it!

[@allanlangdon7237]

BM was the soundtrack of my teenage Love Life; real and imagined 🙂

[@williamfaust5769]

If you want to hear a powerful performance from Barry Manilow, you should listen to the studio version of, "Read 'em and Weep." Great tune and really strong vocals.

[@chrisoakley5830]

That's a great song and it was written by the great Jim Steinman, who did all those songs with Meatloaf.

[@jamesbutler174]

Barry was Bette Midler's pianist and played in the Continental Baths in New York City very early in their careers. Bette's career skyrocketed after the Devine Miss M album, which Barry played piano on. He left after that to start his own solo career, but Bette was very hurt by his leaving and the rift has never been healed. Both are huge talents and made their marks in music history.

[@HarriBestReactions]

That is so stupid and selfish! Is he meant to serve her forever? Jeez!

[@destinyreelly2974]

On the list of songs that perfectly capture the energy and magic of being in love….you find this song on it. ❤

[@chrisoakley5830]

Manilow is so great, he's my second most favorite musical act ever, he has so many great songs and performances ❤.

[@NathanVeenstra]

Wait, what? When you said he was in his 80s, I thought to myself that he was more like in his (early) 70s. But I checked and you are right. He’s 81 now, going on to 82 in June. I. Did. Not. Expect. That.

[@ellenstrack6274]

I also loved when played for Bette Midler inher Bathhouse Bette days and they played the bathhouse venues in the 1960's and the campy songs.

[@catherinedorney6092]

He was bette middlers pianist ❤

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

Catherine, I have watched a grainy black-and-white old home movie from 1971 (transferred to digital) on KZbin of a Bette Midler performance at the Continental Baths in NYC. She is hysterical and oh so talented, and you can hear and sometimes see Barry Manilow accompanying her on piano. Fun stuff! Have you seen it? It's 54 minutes long. The video quality sucks, but you can almost feel like you were there. 🙂 ... Bette Midler - Continental Baths Concert (1971)

[@catherinedorney6092]

@Marcus-Oh-really-yes I think I've just seen a clip but not enough. I'll have to check that out! Thanks for the info 😊😘

[@DeborahWingard-ji4lz]

I loved his music.

[@sassymess7111]

This song. MANDY. COULD IT BE MAGIC. are my jams ......ok, and COPA COBANA. 😁

[@Afc91artistNC]

Barry Manilow, can sing. WOW! We have the video's to prove it (applause).

[@jeffmelnick1332]

You keep ending up in my playground when I was 8yo. Wish you wer there when I was 8. God bless, Peace & Strength to you and your family. Love the daughter dropping in. Sweet.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Thank you 🖤

[@mrs.lisamaness2647]

I’ve loved him since the first album. He will be my absolute favorite the rest of my days.

[@treguard1982]

Niiiceee!!!! I've loved song suggestions from this era the most if honest :)

[@dsusan17]

One of my favorite Manilow songs. Great suggestion Katherine. Harri you are right. Manilow doesn't get enough credit for his talent. I love you reaction.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Thanks for listening

[@carla68]

Barry Manilow all day! He is the goat. I hope y you will come back for more.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Could This Be Magic by Barry is another great song.

[@catherinedorney6092]

Aww Harri..i love seein you react with your daughter reaction bomb. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HarriBestReactions]

😁😄😁😁

[@RayEvans-j1q]

There was some much music variety in the seventies! One of my heavy metal friends also owned some BM albums!

[@Janadu]

If you haven't done his song "Ships", I highly recommend it. He wrote for others, even did jingles for commercials.

[@catherinedorney6092]

I love Ships...it's lesser known but it's in my lineup of Barry requests for Harri ❤😊

[@dianetempleton8707]

He also used to play piano for Bet Midler in his early days.

[@calvinmckinney9303]

He's still performing because he had managers that robbeding blind and it prompts broke.That's why he had to start or never stop preforming

[@rk1039]

Barry is the best! Need to check out his tribute album for Sinatra. My favorite song.

[@honestone490]

I love your new look. Same great reviews as always. Some reviewers thought that Barry's performance here overall was subdued. However, like you said the ending regardless will blow you away.

[@blade3184]

I just saw Barry in concert a couple months ago. At the age of 81 he is still crushing it. Here is a video from the show I took of him doing this song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWm4Ymt4erqqaJI

[@catherinedorney6092]

OMG...I love this so very much! Ty for sharing ❤❤❤

[@DonavanDell]

I’m a big fan of Joe Montanilow! He can sing anything!

[@weshwn4246]

Everyone knows Barry Manilow it not a surprise

[@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225]

I seem to recall that he was Bette Midler's musical director at one stage. He was a musical genius and a superb performer. And - sorry Harri - he was super popular in the sixties! This has always been one of my all-time favourite songs. But I feel the live version from the Greek Theater (1978) is a far better performance. This one here is great, but the Greek Theater version is simply stunning.

[@catherinedorney6092]

❤❤❤

[@HarriBestReactions]

He was around in the 60s??? Wow

[@ApricotRse]

@@HarriBestReactions He wasn't performing in a national career until the 70s. BTW - Another great Manilow song for reaction would be "Somewhere Down The Road. Harri, I enjoy your channel.

[@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225]

@@HarriBestReactions Sorry, Harri. My bad. Senior moment. I was sure he was popular in the late sixties through the mid-seventies, but I was 5 years early.

[@samuelgates5935]

I have this album. Bought it the year this came out on VINYL 🎶🎶🎶🥰 Barry started out writing commercial jingles! "Doublement Gum," McDonald's, KFC, State Farm, Pepsi and Band-Aid to name a few.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

One of Barry's many many big hits ❤