Re: Barry Manilow?

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

I always loved Barry's music and thought he was a great performer. I think I read where he has had several surgeries the past few years and of course he's ageing. His voice isn't what it used to be, but he has his loyal fans.

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

I am a devoted fan. I agree that his plastic surgeon did a terrible job. I have gone to four live concerts and he is one of the best entertainers around. I remember when back in the eighties three other women and myself were getting ready to drive from the San Fernando Valley, California to Orange County for a live open air concert and we made sure we all had enough tissues because he sang a lot of tear jerker songs.

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I'm a big fan from way back. DH and I fell in love to Barry Manilow music (and others of the day). I remember wanting concert tickets badly. I took a day off work, got in line at the Ticketron outlet....ended up with two of the worst concert tickets I ever had, but we were there.

I have to agree with the others about his appearance and diminishing abilities now. He used to really be able to belt the songs out, but when I saw him on with Carolyn a couple of months ago, it was sad.

Cats3000 · ‎10-07-2013

We saw him decades ago in a live performance. He was excellent. Looked at the Q for a moment yesterday and saw him. Was astonished at how he looked. Quickly turned to another channel.

June Lands · ‎11-13-2014

He has never been known for his singing talent. He is a showman, and a song writer. Nothing more. People who write often sing... badly. They get away with it because they sing songs that they wrote.

I do feel sorry that Barry can not age gracefully and feels he need to have the face and hair( not his) of a 25 year old. He is in that class of entertainers like Joan River who just do not want to age. I imagine it must be very consuming never just being happy with who you really are as you age. ${#emotions_dlg.sad}$

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Terrific showman, but I love Barry only when Barry sings Barry, meaning his own music.

pommom · ‎03-10-2010

Had the biggest crush on him.

If your face brightens when you meet a friend, you have struck gold. - unknown

bells4me · ‎03-13-2010

I saw him in 1977 at the Greek in Los Angeles & again in Anaheim. He was fantastic. Not so good anymore & recently saw him on The Talk. Sorry to say he has lost his voice imo.

June Lands · ‎11-13-2014

On 12/24/2014 MomOf4 said:
Not a good look IMO

I think the 80's hair style.... weird hair color for a man 70 plus years old.. and the thick white pancake makeup are a combination for disaster. ${#emotions_dlg.sad}$