The best Barry Manilow’s movies
If you love cinema, you will share this ranking of the best Barry Manilow’s movies, although you may have ordered them differently. In any case, we hope you love it and with a little luck discovering a movie that you still don’t know about Barry Manilow.
Unconditional Love
6.7/10
After her husband leaves her, a woman travels to London for the funeral of the pop star, Victor Fox, she's adored all her life. There, she meets the lover of the dead pop star, and convinces him to come back to Chicago with her to figure out who killed the singer.
Sound City
7.8/10
The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.
Copacabana
6.3/10
A hit song is the inspiration for this movie. In 1948, an aspiring songwriter, Tony, is working as a pianist in a bar; he meets Lola who wants to make it in show business. Tony is immediately smitten with the beautiful woman. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame. However, fate steps in and she is swept to Havana to work in a splashy night club act where she is convinced she will find her stardom. Instead she finds Rico, a suave gangster who manages the club.
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
7.5/10
The life and successes of iconic music executive Clive Davis, from his miraculous start at Columbia Records through his trailblazing work at Arista Records and J Records, with a heavy dose of outstanding music sprinkled in between.
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
7.5/10
Live from Carnegie Hall and hosted by Julie Andrews, a host of glittering Broadway stars sing Broadway's best and most enduring love songs. This production is a filmed record of a concert given on 16 October 2000 at the City Center for Music and Dance, New York City, to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. The occasion was particularly notable in that it marked Julie Andrews' (brief) return to singing in public after a four-year hiatus. Originally broadcast on PBS's "Great Performances" (season 29, episode 8).
The Divine Bette Midler
7.9/10
Follow the career of the Divine Miss M -- singer and actress Bette Midler -- from the bathhouses to Broadway to starring film roles. This A&E biography tells the story of the Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe winner through interviews with friends, family, colleagues and the superstar herself. See clips from stage performances and films, and learn how the star of such films as The Rose, Beaches, and Down and Out in Beverly Hills has stayed on top.
A Cranberry Christmas
5.8/10
Three days before Christmas and grumpy old Cyrus Grape forbids children to play and skate on the ice over the local cranberry bog near his home. Young Maggie, along with her grandmother and their friend Mr. Whiskers, work together to save Christmas Day for the children by reclaiming their favorite ice skating spot and discovering the land's rightful owner. When Mr. Whiskers learns his sister is coming to visit, it's a scramble to get his house in order and Maggie and her grandmother pitch in to help clean the old house. While working, they uncover a hidden box that holds a surprise for everyone... Maggie and her grandmother make delicious cookies to serve at their Christmas feast.
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
A Clay Aiken Christmas
6.1/10
The singer is joined by Barry Manilow, gospel singer Yolanda Adams and “Will & Grace” star Megan Mullally. Songs include “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (Aiken); a “Happy Holidays/White Christmas” medley (Manilow); “O Holy Night” Adams); and “I'll Be Home for Christmas” (Mullally). Also: Aiken is joined by Adams and Manilow for “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”
Manilow Live!
8.9/10
Barry Manilow in Concert, filmed in Nashville in 2000. Lots of oldies interspersed with material from the 80's and 90's. Also has an excellent tribute to Sinatra as well as songs from Manilows forthcoming (2000) Broadway stage show, "Harmony".
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The Barry Manilow Special
8.5/10
Join Barry "live" on-stage at Ravinia Music Festival in Chicago...and "live" on the streets of New York City with special guest star Penny Marshall. The special was broadcast to record-breaking ratings on ABC in 1977 when more than 34 million people tuned in to see Barry's first national TV showcase. At the 1977 Emmys, Manilow and the program won Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music.
A Barry Manilow Christmas: Live by Request
8.9/10
The internationally renowned superstar Barry Manilow takes requests for Christmas songs and performs live with a band, an orchestra, and special guests including Cyndi Lauper. And in a rare holiday treat, old friends Barry and Bette Midler join together, via media magic, in a duet that each taped separately. Mr. Manilow also hosts this 2-hour festive songfest.
The Second Barry Manilow Special
8.6/10
Barry's second TV special aired on ABC in 1978.
Manilow: Music and Passion
8.9/10
Legendary songwriter and entertainer Barry Manilow celebrates the 100th performance of his hit Las Vegas show, "Manilow: Music and Passion," at the Las Vegas Hilton. Barry gives his audience the show of a lifetime, delivering favorites such as "Mandy," "Copacabana," and "Can't Smile Without You" in a high-energy party Vegas style! Plus Barry sings songs from his album "The Greatest Songs Of The Fifties."
Barry Manilow in Concert: The Legendary 1978 Concert at the Greek Theatre
Originally part of HBO's "In Concert" series. Manilow performs: ACT 1 1. Here We Go Again 2. New York City Rhythm 3. Daybreak 4. Even Now 5. Jump Shout Boogie Medley a. Jump Shout Boogie b. Avenue C c. Jumpin’ At The Woodside d. Cloudburst e. Bandstand Boogie 6. Ready To Take A Chance Again 7. Weekend In New England 8. Looks Like We Made It ACT 2 9. Beautiful Music (Part I) 10. I Was A Fool (To Let You Go) 11. All The Time 12. Copacabana (At The Copa) 13. Beautiful Music (Part II) 14. Hits Medley a. Tryin’ To Get The Feeling Again b. This One’s For You c. Could It Be Magic / Mandy 15. It’s A Miracle 16. Can’t Smile Without You 17. I Write The Songs 18. Beautiful Music (Part III)
Barry Manilow: Greatest Hits & Then Some
7.8/10
Documentary film: originally bundled with the Greatest Hits & Then Some collection
Barry Manilow - The Best of Me Live
Greatest Hits concert filmed in the UK. Barry sings his greatest hits live to a sold-out crowd at Wembley Arena London in 1993.
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