This One's for You, Wherever You AreWell, 2023 is well underway and I guess I will go ahead and give my permission for it to continue, LOL. One of the best parts of my year, so far, has been getting to see Barry Manilow in concert. How I Got to See Barry ManilowA close friend of mine bought a ticket to the Barry Manilow concert for her wife and her best friend, but her wife wasn't able to go. Guess who got to go, instead? Whoo hoo! I was so happy. And it felt like such a Jeanine adventure. I love Barry Manilow, and just sitting there before it started felt idyllic, not to mention the concert experience, itself. There was this moment, waiting for it to begin, while How Deep is Your Love, by the Bee Gees, was playing that I just felt totally right. I loved being me, because being me was what made that moment feel so perfect, as I sang along and watched people find their seats. I was grateful that my mother exposed me to all different kinds of music during my childhood. And I was grateful that God made me me. I loved every song! Some of them made me cry - from happy and nostalgia, or from sad memories that were surfacing. One of them that surprised me was Even Now. It used to have this really romantic feeling when I heard it, but now it reminds me of how much I miss my mom, who passed away several years ago. It's still so hard with you, even now, Mom! Have you ever seen Barry Manilow in concert? Or any of your favorites. I went to a lot of concerts as a music-loving teen, but this is one of the first I've attended in a long time. See you tomorrow! Love, Jeanine
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4/2/2023 04:58:30 am
I'm so happy you got to enjoy that treat. I grew up hearing and enjoying Barry Manilow songs. Your story brought back memories of the time I got to go to a Jackson 5 concert while in college. My girlfriends and I had a blast!
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4/2/2023 10:43:22 am
Isn't he the best? Oh, I got to see them, too, a couple of times, I think. My friends and I were teenagers at the time and we screamed our heads off, LOL.
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Aww, Barry Manilow! I can't remember when I last listened to "even now", but I am doing so as I am reading and commenting on your post.
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4/2/2023 10:46:02 am
Oh, how sweet that you would listen to that song specifically! And yes, she probably was. That would have made her happy, that I got to go.
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I ❤️ Barry Manilow. The answer to the question - what was the first concert you went to - Barry Manilow. What artist have you seen the most in concert - a tie between Barry and Billy Joel but Barry probably wins. My mom is a Fanilow and passed it on to me. She used to sleep out for concert tickets and call radio stations to win them .So yeah - I’ve seen him a few times - lol. So glad you had fun! He puts on a terrific show.
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4/2/2023 10:51:31 am
Doesn't he? I mean, it was spectacular!! That was my first time seeing him in concert, but I have loved his music all of my life. And if I was rich, I could easily imagine following him for a while. He makes people so happy. I have never seen Billy Joel, but I love his music, too.
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4/2/2023 10:53:50 am
Sing them out loud? But, of course! And I was singing my heart out at the concert. Glad you love him, too, and that you shared that with your brother!
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Brenda Marie Fluharty
4/2/2023 09:40:14 am
You were meant to be there and feel the magic. Sounds like it had a great effect on you. So glad, you enjoyed it.
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4/2/2023 10:57:44 am
Yes, I think I was! And it was definitely magical. Thanks, Brenda, it really did.
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How exciting for you! I've never been to his concerts but love his songs. My favorite concerts are when we would go to see the Alabama Band. (They started their roots in Myrtle Beach playing for tips) Since we had a friend who worked in the office of the Alabama Theater, we got advanced notice and got front row center seats!
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4/2/2023 11:08:35 pm
Wow - front row center seats! That's awesome. I didn't realize they got their start in Myrtle Beach. Yes, it was very exciting for me.
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Danwil Reyes
4/2/2023 01:54:31 pm
Nice! I love going to concerts and I like Barry Manilow, he's cool.
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4/2/2023 11:25:08 pm
This is the first concert I've seen for a long time! But I agree, they are cool. Who's your favorite person to see in concert.
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4/2/2023 11:34:02 pm
I saw him in concert, too! Twice.He was great to see live, too.
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4/2/2023 08:46:49 pm
Jeanine, I'm so glad you're back in the UBC this month! How fun you got to see Barry Manilow in concert-- wow! That song, Even Now, is very deep. That man's heart is huge. I think I recall he was a computer guy before his singing took off. What a gift to all of us he is.
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4/2/2023 11:40:26 pm
It really was fun! And you're right, what a song. I agree about his heart. I could feel it during the concert when he talked to us!
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I'm so glad you got to see Barry Manilow in concert! He's a legend, and I'm sure it was a great show. I've never seen him live, but I've always enjoyed his music. I love his voice, and his songs are always so catchy.
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4/3/2023 10:56:38 am
Thanks so much, Julie!! Yes, I had a wonderful time, and I agree - he is a LEGEND. And he puts on a great show, so if you can see him, it's worth it. I'm glad your parents did the same thing for you, with music. I think that's so important.
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4/10/2023 04:05:45 pm
I haven't seen him and honestly I've only been to one concert in my life and that was in high school when my boyfriend wanted to go to Six Flags to see Heart. One day I will go to a concert with my son when he lets me know who he wants to see.
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