Barry Manilow - First and Farewell

After 30 years of live performances from Boston to Blenheim and everywhere in between, Barry ManilowÂ?legendary songwriter, producer and entertainerÂ?said goodbye to life on the road at The Pond in Anaheim, California to conclude his Â"One Night Live! One Last Time!Â" Farewell Tour. But to truly appreciate the significance of a farewell tour, as Barry points out in two personal and reflective interviews on this DVD, one must first understand where it all began. That is why he authorized the release of the black-and white videotape recording from his first rehearsal at CarrollÂ?s Studio in New York CityÂ?a reference tape he used to determine what songs worked and what songs didnÂ?t before he went out on his very first tour ever. At the end of that performance on a cold New York night, a young naive Barry Manilow, having no idea what lay ahead for him, asked his audience to Â"wish me luckÂ". And so here is the beginning and the end of road shows from 1974 to 2004 that touched the hearts and souls of millions around the world. Barry Manilow is the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time. He has sold 75 million albums, has performed over 3000 concerts, and has earned 29 platinum records. Barry is a Grammy®, Emmy®, and Tony Award® winner, as well as an Academy Award® nominee.