Review: Barry Manilow - Music & Passion (Live From Las Vegas) (B)

Barry Manilow - Music & Passion (Live From Las Vegas) (2006)
Starring Barry Manilow
Directed by David Mallet
MPAA: UR
Grade: B

Review by Sebastian Francis Kennedy

As a young man, my first two record albums were Endless Summer by the Beach Boys and Trying To Get The Feeling Again by Barry Manilow. I played both albums until my parents realized that they simply had to buy me some new records or risk go insane. Over the years, I retained my love for the Beach Boys (Pet Sounds changed my life) but I left my Manilow behind. And judging from the performance in Music and Passion, that's a shame.

Music and Passion captures a brilliant performance by Barry Manilow at the Las Vegas Hilton. Manilow is an incredible songwriter and his array of hits is enormous. The fabulous performance captured on DVD here showcases just how well Manilow has it down as an entertainer. He wows the audience with his showmanship and his flare. Manilow is truly entertaining and he puts on a fantastic show. Music and Passion is excellent.

Barry Manilow - Music and Passion is a very well done DVD from all angles. The performance is fantastic and the production values are top rate. This DVD is highly recommended.