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The Even Now Tour (also known as the North American Tour and advertised as Barry Manilow in Concert) is the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Barry Manilow. The tour supports his fifth studio album '' Even Now'' (1978). Beginning in the summer of 1978, Manilow performed over 60 shows in North America and, marks the first time the singer performed in Europe. During this jaunt, Manilow played 15 shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California; performing for 72,000 people. Footage of the concerts became the singer's first HBO special, airing in 1979.


Opening act

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Setlist

The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on July 17, 1978, at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. ;Act I #"Here We Go Again" #"New York City Rhythm" #" Daybreak" #" Even Now" #"Jump Shout Boogie" / "Avenue C" / "
Jumpin' at the Woodside "Jumpin' at the Woodside" is a song first recorded in 1938 by the Count Basie Orchestra, and considered one of the band's signature tunes. When first released it reached number 11 on the ''Billboard'' charts and remained on them for four weeks. ...
" / "Cloudburst" / "
Bandstand Boogie ''American Bandstand'' (AB) is an American music performance and dance television series that aired in various iterations from 1952 to 1989. It was hosted by Dick Clark who also served as the program's producer. The program showcased teenag ...
" #" Ready to Take a Chance Again" #" Weekend in New England" #"
Looks Like We Made It "Looks Like We Made It" is a song by American singer Barry Manilow, from his 1976 album '' This One's for You'', composed by Richard Kerr with lyrics by Will Jennings. The single was released April 20, 1977. Overview The song was first released ...
" #"A Very Strange Medley" ;Act II #
  • Copacabana (At the Copa) "Copacabana", also known as "Copacabana (At the Copa)", is a song recorded by Barry Manilow Barry Manilow ( ; born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer with a career that spans over sixt ...
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    Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" is a song written by David Pomeranz that became a top 10 hit for Barry Manilow in 1976. It was first recorded by the Carpenters in 1975, but their version was not released until 1994 on their 25th anniversary CD ...
    " / " This One's for You" / "
    Could It Be Magic "Could It Be Magic" is a song written by Adrienne Anderson and composed by American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, inspired by Frédéric Chopin's Prelude in C minor, Opus 28, Number 20. The song was initially released in 1971 by Featherbe ...
    " / " Mandy" / "Could It Be Magic" #" It's a Miracle" #"
    Can't Smile Without You "Can't Smile Without You" is a song written by Christian Arnold, David Martin and Geoff Morrow, and recorded by various artists including Barry Manilow and the Carpenters. It was first recorded and released by David Martin as a solo single in 19 ...
    " ;Encore #
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    I Write the Songs "I Write the Songs" is a popular song written by Bruce Johnston. Barry Manilow's version reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in January 1976 Bronson, Fred (2003). ''The Billboard Book of #1 Hits'', 5th Edition (Billboard Pub ...
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    • Tour dates

    ;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances :This concert was a part of the "Radio Programming Conference" ;Cancellations and rescheduled shows


    Box office score data


    References

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