Barry Manilow's Hollywood Bowl performance showed just how timeless his talent is.
Barry Manilow performs at The Lunt Fontanne Theatre on July 30, 2019 in New York City.
"Mandy," Manilow's breakthrough smash, was released 45 years ago this October. Two main factors, his melodic forte and affinity for romantic ballads, explain his longevity. The latter allowed him to form a deep bond with his audience. He owned that lane, and because pop music shifted away from that sound soon after his heyday , he largely still does. Manilow remains a funny, self-deprecating showman.
recorded a disco version of the song . "I wasn't sure what I thought about that, but then it went to No. 1 and I loved it," he said. He performed the rest of the song in a pop-disco arrangement that provided a welcome surprise and gave the ballad-heavy setlist a jolt. And points to Barry for reminding us of another of pop radio's great artists of his era.: After "Could It Be Magic" got a huge response, Manilow noted, "Not bad for a 76-year-old guy.
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