BARRY MANILOW SINGING OPEN ARMS ON TONIGHT SHOW/w link

[roycap]

This song has just jumped the shark!

[weatherman90]

God I hate to say this, but... I kinda thought it was appropriate. Manilow does it justice in a Barry kind of way, and it fits in fine with any of his hits from the 70's. Honestly, Manilow is perfect for this kind of song. This is the song that put Journey over the top, and part of the reason was because it had appeal to people who might not normally listen to a rock record. I've got a feeling there's a lot of Manilow fans with Escape in their collection.

Great post.

Alright Dan, call Tito,fuel up the shitty Malibu,restock the Snickers,get some booze,some cigs, and lets head to the next Barry Manilow concert.Get all fucked up, and go to Branson or las vegas or where all the washed up performers go{Journey}I bet Tito would give his left nut to have Barrysign frigas windy City CD

I'm actually thinking about going to Vegas for the de la Hoya/Pacquiao fight and seeing a Manilow show. I'm still pissed that I missed Calzaghe/Jones, Jr.

I saw Manilow in St. Paul last winter - amazing show. If you're a fan of his music it is quite an experience to hear his voice live, and the stage show is pretty impressive.

[bluejeangirl76]

This song has just jumped the shark!

So has the thread.

[Saint John]

God I hate to say this, but... I kinda thought it was appropriate. Manilow does it justice in a Barry kind of way, and it fits in fine with any of his hits from the 70's. Honestly, Manilow is perfect for this kind of song. This is the song that put Journey over the top, and part of the reason was because it had appeal to people who might not normally listen to a rock record. I've got a feeling there's a lot of Manilow fans with Escape in their collection.

Great post.

Alright Dan, call Tito,fuel up the shitty Malibu,restock the Snickers,get some booze,some cigs, and lets head to the next Barry Manilow concert.Get all fucked up, and go to Branson or las vegas or where all the washed up performers go{Journey}I bet Tito would give his left nut to have Barrysign frigas windy City CD

I'm actually thinking about going to Vegas for the de la Hoya/Pacquiao fight and seeing a Manilow show. I'm still pissed that I missed Calzaghe/Jones, Jr.

I saw Manilow in St. Paul last winter - amazing show. If you're a fan of his music it is quite an experience to hear his voice live, and the stage show is pretty impressive.

Yeah, he seems to be an amazing performer. The only shit I don't like is that he auctions off his front row tickets. It costs a fortune to be up front. Good thing I'm rich.

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

The only good thing to do with Open Arms is the cartoon flick Heavy Metal where the guy bangs the chic and later vaporizes her in the taxi when she tries to rob him.

Ha I love that cartoon!!! if I remember right , hes got a secret button under the gas pedal.

[conversationpc]

I saw a new commercial for his album last night. The guy looks like a piece of worked-over wax. Put him in a museum and no one would know that he is real.

[bluejeangirl76]

I saw a new commercial for his album last night. The guy looks like a piece of worked-over wax. Put him in a museum and no one would know that he is real.

Yes, he does. A singing wax figure.

[weatherman90]

Forget Rickrolling.....get Manirolled!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TswTenrEwwM

I like his take on the song, and it's definitely a smart move given all the hype over the song.

[Luvsaugeri]

Yeah, he seems to be an amazing performer. The only shit I don't like is that he auctions off his front row tickets. It costs a fortune to be up front. Good thing I'm rich.

Not true for his Vegas show. We got front row, on the stage for face value (which of course was $250!!) He came over, danced with us and even sang part of a song into my friends phone when she was calling her husband!!

[StoneCold]

Forget Rickrolling.....get Manirolled!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TswTenrEwwM

I like his take on the song, and it's definitely a smart move given all the hype over the song.

Manilow didn't do too bad on that considering the songs not great to begin with.

This is my favorite version of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3w3xqrbZIA

[Don]

Something I did not know was Barry didn't have his first number one album until 2006. That is amazing considering he is approaching 80 million albums sold.

[bluejeangirl76]

Forget Rickrolling.....get Manirolled!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TswTenrEwwM

LMAO!!!! That was awesome.
I've already sent it on to Maniroll my sister, so thanks for posting that.
She and I have a little Rick Roll battle going on.

[Saint John]

Yeah, he seems to be an amazing performer. The only shit I don't like is that he auctions off his front row tickets. It costs a fortune to be up front. Good thing I'm rich.

Not true for his Vegas show. We got front row, on the stage for face value (which of course was $250!!) He came over, danced with us and even sang part of a song into my friends phone when she was calling her husband!!

Awesome story!!! One of the nicest guys in the business. I have to get to Vegas and see him soon.

[chica]

:shock: You'd think someone with the same sized nose as Perry could do a little bit better.

Very sorry. Please don't hurt me.

Oh that made me laugh.

Me too!! LOL

[nutz4Neal]

Yeah, he seems to be an amazing performer. The only shit I don't like is that he auctions off his front row tickets. It costs a fortune to be up front. Good thing I'm rich.

Not true for his Vegas show. We got front row, on the stage for face value (which of course was $250!!) He came over, danced with us and even sang part of a song into my friends phone when she was calling her husband!!

Seems I've heard that story before, , how fun for you guys. Just one thing was missing - ME!

[RossValoryRocks]

Manilow has become the Liberace of the 2000s...and like Liberace, he seems like he is gay...but we won't know for sure until he dies...

He REALLY reworked Open Arms...different key and such...I wonder if Jon helped him???

It should be noted that "Mandy" was originally called "Randy" and was MUCH faster...he was working on learning the song, and was playing it slow and his producer at the time liked it the way he was playing it...and the rest, as they say, is history.

[Michigan Girl]

Manilow has become the Liberace of the 2000s...and like Liberace, he seems like he is gay...but we won't know for sure until he dies...

He REALLY reworked Open Arms...different key and such...I wonder if Jon helped him???

It should be noted that "Mandy" was originally called "Randy" and was MUCH faster...he was working on learning the song, and was playing it slow and his producer at the time liked it the way he was playing it...and the rest, as they say, is history.

Is this a true story?

[Foolish Heart]

Actually, the original name of the song was Brandy.........

[Michigan Girl]

Actually, the original name of the song was Brandy.........

That's what I thunk.....a dog, right?

[Don]

Actually, the original name of the song was Brandy.........

That's what I thunk.....a dog, right?

There was song out already called Brandy
(Brandy, you're a fine girl what a good wife you would be, but my life, my love, my lady is the sea)
So the title was changed to Mandy.

[RossValoryRocks]

Actually, the original name of the song was Brandy.........

You are correct...I need to pay more attention while I am typing...and do it when it is not so late too!

Thanks for catching my error.

Song History: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... dqoa9aii8r

[DracIsBack]

I saw a new commercial for his album last night. The guy looks like a piece of worked-over wax. Put him in a museum and no one would know that he is real.

LMAO

[bluejeangirl76]

Some story on the news this morning talked about a town in Colorado (I believe they said Lupton) where, if you're convicted of a crime, they sentence you to listening to hours of unbearable music... if I think to look for a link I will, but I swear I'm not making up what I heard... on the list was Barney the dinosaur songs, "Only You" by The Platters, and I swear... on that list was also Barry Manilow music.

What they should do is sentence them to Revelation disc two... "Ha... no Perry for you pack of criminals! You only get Perryoke!!"

[Rhiannon]

"Ha... no Perry for you pack of criminals! You only get Perryoke!!"

[TRAGChick]

I just got done watching Barry Manilow singing Open Arms on the Tonight Show.


OMG - HE WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!! What nerve trying to sing that song. Only Steve can sing that song.......

enough said..........


While I don't have last night's version, here is one from June:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x770q8 ... -608_music

One thing that irritated me....that "tsh" noise between phrases....what the hell was THAT??
Him trying to get something out of his front teeth??


However, that being said....I DO like what he did at 1:57....he went up to a 7th on this phrase:
"How much I WANTED you home...." (7th was on the word, "wanted")

[Saint John]

What they should do is sentence them to Revelation disc two...

Most people wouldn't even know the difference. Hell, Only The Young and Open Arms are better.

[Arianddu]

One thing that irritated me....that "tsh" noise between phrases....what the hell was THAT??
Him trying to get something out of his front teeth??

It's botox related: a friend who is a plastic surgeon (and admittedly who is very anti-botox) says that actors and especially singers should never get botox done in their upper lips and cheeks, because the paralysis in the facial muscles affects how a person unconsciously moves saliva from the front of the mouth to the back, which has a huge affect on ennunciation. Once he told me that (as well as all the cues to spot who's had it done) I've really started noticing the 'tsk' noise a lot; it's a way of moving that saliva with your tongue when you have limited movement in your upper lip and cheeks. People who've just had dental work seem to do it a bit too.

[TRAGChick]

One thing that irritated me....that "tsh" noise between phrases....what the hell was THAT??
Him trying to get something out of his front teeth??

It's botox related: a friend who is a plastic surgeon (and admittedly who is very anti-botox) says that actors and especially singers should never get botox done in their upper lips and cheeks, because the paralysis in the facial muscles affects how a person unconsciously moves saliva from the front of the mouth to the back, which has a huge affect on ennunciation. Once he told me that (as well as all the cues to spot who's had it done) I've really started noticing the 'tsk' noise a lot; it's a way of moving that saliva with your tongue when you have limited movement in your upper lip and cheeks. People who've just had dental work seem to do it a bit too.

Vanity, thy name is Botox.....

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE WHO RELY ON THEIR VOICE and, um....FACE....would VOLUNTARILY paralyze certain muscles - needed to DO THEIR JOB, BTW - to look better.

Sorry; didn't work...he looks like hell.

[Arianddu]

One thing that irritated me....that "tsh" noise between phrases....what the hell was THAT??
Him trying to get something out of his front teeth??

It's botox related: a friend who is a plastic surgeon (and admittedly who is very anti-botox) says that actors and especially singers should never get botox done in their upper lips and cheeks, because the paralysis in the facial muscles affects how a person unconsciously moves saliva from the front of the mouth to the back, which has a huge affect on ennunciation. Once he told me that (as well as all the cues to spot who's had it done) I've really started noticing the 'tsk' noise a lot; it's a way of moving that saliva with your tongue when you have limited movement in your upper lip and cheeks. People who've just had dental work seem to do it a bit too.

Vanity, thy name is Botox.....

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE WHO RELY ON THEIR VOICE and, um....FACE....would VOLUNTARILY paralyze certain muscles - needed to DO THEIR JOB, BTW - to look better.

Sorry; didn't work...he looks like hell.

Agreed! No wrinkles, but also no expression, no human-ness, no dignity!

[stevew2]

One thing that irritated me....that "tsh" noise between phrases....what the hell was THAT??
Him trying to get something out of his front teeth??

It's botox related: a friend who is a plastic surgeon (and admittedly who is very anti-botox) says that actors and especially singers should never get botox done in their upper lips and cheeks, because the paralysis in the facial muscles affects how a person unconsciously moves saliva from the front of the mouth to the back, which has a huge affect on ennunciation. Once he told me that (as well as all the cues to spot who's had it done) I've really started noticing the 'tsk' noise a lot; it's a way of moving that saliva with your tongue when you have limited movement in your upper lip and cheeks. People who've just had dental work seem to do it a bit too.

Vanity, thy name is Botox.....

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE WHO RELY ON THEIR VOICE and, um....FACE....would VOLUNTARILY paralyze certain muscles - needed to DO THEIR JOB, BTW - to look better.

Sorry; didn't work...he looks like hell.

Agreed! No wrinkles, but also no expression, no human-ness, no dignity!

Neal is on his way,whne he blinks his mouth twitches