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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
He Wrote The Songs: Beloved Crooner's Magical 'Last Detroit Concert'
He Wrote The Songs: Beloved Crooner's Magical 'Last Detroit Concert' originally appeared on Parade. It was a special evening in the Motor City on Tuesday, June 3 as graced the stage at Little Caesars Arena for his "Last Detroit Concert." For his devoted "Fanilows," this was their opportunity to share one more night with the music icon whose career has provided the soundtrack to their lives for five incredible decades. As part of his current "The Last Concerts" tour, the 81-year-old entertainer, still exuding his signature charm and boundless energy, delivered a performance that was everything fans had hoped for. Backed by his 13-member band – a powerhouse of ten instrumentalists and three dynamic backup singers – Manilow rolled out a string of his most beloved, chart-topping hits. The arena was soon filled with the familiar notes of classics like the upbeat "It's a Miracle," the ballad "Mandy," the ever-popular story of "Copacabana (At the Copa)," as well as the favorite "Can't Smile Without You." The night offered more than just a trip down memory lane with his classic songs. In a segment of the show, after a rendition of 'Could It Be Magic,' Manilow was honored with a special on-stage presentation. Six faculty members from Chicago's VanderCook College of Music, dressed in traditional academic caps and gowns, stepped forward. (VanderCook is the only college in the entire US that dedicates itself solely to training music educators.) 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The academics were there to bestow an honor upon the superstar: an honorary Doctor of Music Education Honoris Causa. The president of VanderCook College of Music, explained the college's decision, citing Manilow's 'enduring dedication to music education.' She added warmly that this passionate commitment 'resonates deeply with our mission.' With a career boasting Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Awards, and an astounding 85 million records sold worldwide, Manilow had made it known that this Detroit show was indeed a final tour stop for the city. While he continues his ongoing hit residency in Las Vegas, this performance on June 3rd was the last scheduled chance for his Detroit fanbase to experience his electrifying arena show in their hometown as part of this tour. He Wrote The Songs: Beloved Crooner's Magical 'Last Detroit Concert' first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Songwriting has changed, says Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow thinks "songwriting has changed". The 81-year-old star released his eponymous debut album back in 1973, but he admits that songwriting has changed dramatically during the course of his career. Speaking to Billboard, he explained: "The songwriting has changed. "Young people don't write the way I was trained to write. There's no verse which goes into the chorus which goes back to the verse which goes to ending, and you change keys. They don't do that. "They start the song and then they just … it feels like a run-on sentence to me. I can't find the hook. I can't find the chorus. It just keeps on going, and then it ends." Manilow observed that a lot of his contemporaries have already retired from the music business. However, he has no intention of stepping back for the time being. The 'Could It Be Magic' hitmaker said: "It's like, 'What? Am I the only one left?' "It's Billy Joel, and Elton (John) is not well and Rod (Stewart) and Neil (Diamond). Diana Ross is still in great shape, I think. There must be only a handful of people in my world that are still there. "I'm still healthy. I'm strong and I've still got my voice and my energy. The night I can't hit the F natural on 'Even Now,' that's the night I throw in the towel. But I can still do it." Manilow has recently been working on a new album, which he hopes to release later this year. However, he admits that the creative process has been far from straightforward. The music icon explained: "This'll probably be my last album. "I've been working on it for a long time … for so long that the style of music has changed. "I had to go back and redo (the songs) so they sounded a little more contemporary. I had to take all the strings out, all the background vocals out 'cause they don't do that anymore. They don't use strings and background vocals and all that. "Even I heard that it sounded dated, so we had to go back and redo it."
Perth Now
3 days ago
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- Perth Now
Songwriting has changed, says Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow thinks "songwriting has changed". The 81-year-old star released his eponymous debut album back in 1973, but he admits that songwriting has changed dramatically during the course of his career. Speaking to Billboard, he explained: "The songwriting has changed. "Young people don't write the way I was trained to write. There's no verse which goes into the chorus which goes back to the verse which goes to ending, and you change keys. They don't do that. "They start the song and then they just … it feels like a run-on sentence to me. I can't find the hook. I can't find the chorus. It just keeps on going, and then it ends." Manilow observed that a lot of his contemporaries have already retired from the music business. However, he has no intention of stepping back for the time being. The 'Could It Be Magic' hitmaker said: "It's like, 'What? Am I the only one left?' "It's Billy Joel, and Elton (John) is not well and Rod (Stewart) and Neil (Diamond). Diana Ross is still in great shape, I think. There must be only a handful of people in my world that are still there. "I'm still healthy. I'm strong and I've still got my voice and my energy. The night I can't hit the F natural on 'Even Now,' that's the night I throw in the towel. But I can still do it." Manilow has recently been working on a new album, which he hopes to release later this year. However, he admits that the creative process has been far from straightforward. The music icon explained: "This'll probably be my last album. "I've been working on it for a long time … for so long that the style of music has changed. "I had to go back and redo (the songs) so they sounded a little more contemporary. I had to take all the strings out, all the background vocals out 'cause they don't do that anymore. They don't use strings and background vocals and all that. "Even I heard that it sounded dated, so we had to go back and redo it."
Miami Herald
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Las Vegas Strip casino signs popular singer for longer residency
The Las Vegas Strip's newest hotel-casino, Fontainebleau, opened its BleauLive Theater on Dec. 30-31, 2023. Superstar singer Post Malone was the first performer at the theater, followed by some classic bands that had their best years in the 1990s. Fontainebleau operated its first year of BleauLive Theater with short engagements of one or two shows and, at the time, did not indicate whether it would adopt the typical hotel-casino residency model of a minimum of five or six concerts followed by the bands returning for extensions. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Most other hotel-casino theaters on the Strip feature headliner residencies that begin with six-12 shows and continue for many months or years, with sometimes hundreds of shows. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs legendary rock band to new residency Legendary rock star Carlos Santana has performed over 300 shows to sold-out audiences since 2012 in a long-running residency that continues through May 2025 at MGM Resorts International's House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. Popular singer Adele completed her "Weekends with Adele" residency at Caesar Entertainment's Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which ran for 100 shows from Nov. 18, 2022, to Nov. 23, 2024. Pop superstar Barry Manilow could surpass 1,000 shows performed at the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas just off the Strip, after accepting a lifetime residency at the casino's 1,582-seat theater in December 2024. It all depends on how long Manilow wants to continue performing. Manilow in September 2023 broke Elvis Presley's record of 636 sold-out shows in the International Theater at the Westgate, which had previously been the Las Vegas Hilton and International Hotel when Elvis performed. He has continued performing his long-running residency, while also taking time away from the residency to perform some tour dates. Fontainebleau, however, booked Third Eye Blind for one show in June 2024, Hootie and the Blowfish for two shows in August 2024, Smashing Pumpkins for one show Sept. 27, 2024, Jennifer Hudson for two shows Dec. 21-22, 2024, and classic 1980s rockers Duran Duran for two shows at BleauLive Theater on Dec. 29-30, 2024. Popular rock band Heart also lined up two make-up shows on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2025. The hotel-casino finally signed up a significant residency toward the end of its first year with country star Keith Urban booking Fontainebleau's BleauLive for five nights between Oct. 4-12, 2024, and another five shows Feb. 14-22, 2025. Fontainebleau finally hit its stride in booking longer-term residencies, along with its short-term headliners, as it signed up hip-hop sensation Pitbull for shows in 2024 and 2025. And now, Pitbull will return to his "Vegas After Dark The Residency" at BleauLive Theater engagement with four additional shows scheduled for Sept. 12-13 and Nov. 21-22, 2025. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino closes iconic bar and lounge Tickets are currently on sale at ranging from about $94 for mezzanine seats to $565 plus fees for the best seats in front Row A in Section 104. More Las Vegas: Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs another superstar band residencyLas Vegas Strip casino closes country superstar's residencyLas Vegas Strip casino signs global superstar singer to residency Tickets for Pitbull's previously scheduled shows on May 9-10 are still available as well. The "Feel This Moment" singer returned to the Las Vegas Strip on Nov. 8-9, 2024, for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic for eight shows on his "Vegas After Dark The Residency" at BleauLive Theater. Pitbull continued the residency on Jan. 24-25, March 7-8, and March 14-15, 2025 at BleauLive. Pitbull previously performed on the Strip at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas on his "Time of Our Lives" residency from September 2015 through May 2019. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino closes classic rock band residency The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Las Vegas Strip Sphere expands iconic rock band residency
Las Vegas casinos on and off the Strip have a history of scheduling long-running headliner residencies that last for months, years, and even decades. Legendary pop superstar Barry Manilow in September 2023 broke Elvis Presley's record of 636 sold-out shows in the International Theater at Westgate Las Vegas just off the Strip, which had previously been the Las Vegas Hilton and International Hotel when Elvis performed. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Manilow, however, took 18 years to break the record that Elvis set in just seven years between 1969 and 1976. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino closes country star's residency The "Copacabana" singer has been performing in the International Theater for over 20 years, since February 2005. Manilow will perform for a long time at Westgate, as he in December 2024 accepted a lifetime residency agreement to not perform at any other Vegas casino for the remainder of his career. He may perform at any other venue outside of Las Vegas, however. Manilow can't touch Mr. Las Vegas Wayne Newton when it comes to the number of Las Vegas shows performed. Both Newton's Hollywood Walk of Fame biography and The Neon Museum of Las Vegas website claim that the "Danke Schoen" singer has performed over 30,000 solo shows over 40 years. Magic and comedy act Penn and Teller debuted at Bally's on the Strip in 1993, and, by 2001, the headliners brought their residency to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, where it continues. Legendary rock star Carlos Santana has headlined a long-running residency on the Las Vegas Strip since 2012, performing over 300 shows to sold-out audiences. Santana has extended his "An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live" residency at the MGM Resorts International's House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip with 15 new shows in September and November 2025. Image source:Legendary rock band The Eagles revealed on their website that they have added the final 2025 shows of their residency at Sphere Las Vegas, but that doesn't mean the band won't return to the spectacular venue in 2026. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs another superstar singer residency The band has left the door open for more shows at the Sphere next year, after the venue's promoters said they can perform as many shows there as they want. More Las Vegas: Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs another superstar band residencyLas Vegas Strip casino closes country superstar's residencyLas Vegas Strip casino signs global superstar singer to residency "Look, they can play as long as they want," Sphere Entertainment's James Dolan said, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Eagles posted on their website that they have added eight more shows to finish their run in 2025, including Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, and 31, and Nov. 1, 7, and 8. The additional shows stretch the Sphere Las Vegas residency to 44 performances, which began on Sept. 20, 2024. The band did not announce that it was closing the residency. Artist presale registration for the new residency shows is underway, with presale tickets on sale beginning April 15 at 10 a.m. PST. Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and Sphere presales begin April 16 at 10 a.m. PST. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 18 at 10 a.m. PST at Prices start at $175 and will reflect all-in pricing, which is inclusive of all taxes and fees. Tickets to The Eagles' previously scheduled residency shows at the Sphere on Sept. 5, 6, 12, and 13 are still available at Ticketmaster. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino brings back iconic rock band for residency The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
