BURBANK, CA (Rhino Entertainment) -
Superstar Barry Manilow, who recently held the No 1 album position on the charts, and Rhino Entertainment announce that "MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION" has just gone three-times platinum - just one month after its release in late March. This represents the first triple-platinum DVD for Manilow.
"MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION" was the first title released under the new multi-year agreement with Rhino Entertainment, an industry leader in marketing and distribution of music and television on DVD, and STILETTO New Media. "MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION" had a street date of March 28. This two-disc DVD is priced at $24.99.
"This is a milestone for all of us and we are delighted that Barry's success transcends multiple platforms," Mark C. Grove, principal in STILETTO New Media, commented.
Legendary songwriter and performer Barry Manilow celebrated the 100th performance of his hit show, "MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION," at the Las Vegas Hilton, and PBS was there to capture all the excitement on stage and behind the scenes. Barry gives his audience the show of a lifetime, delivering favorites such as "Mandy," "Copacabana" and "I Write The Songs" in a high-energy party - Vegas style! Plus, Barry sings songs from his new No. No 1 album "The Greatest Songs Of The Fifties," which has recently gone platinum, such as "Unchained Melody" and "Venus," as well as songs that have never been captured on film: "If I Can Dream," "The Best Seat In The House," "See The Show Again," "Do You Know Who's Livin' Next Door?," "Come Monday" and "Here's To Las Vegas."
Shot in high-definition, "MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION" is an exciting, multi-faceted production that features contemporary hi-tech music and effects mixed with the classic entertainment values of Las Vegas legends such as Sinatra, Presley, Davis and Martin. "MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION" is the latest masterpiece from the Showman of our Generation that has people from every generation on their feet, dancing and clapping along, as only he can do. Special features include exclusive, never-before-seen interviews with Barry.
The cameras never stopped rolling. They followed Barry everywhere - before the show and after the show. This intimate look at Barry's work has been compiled into two compelling featurettes that not only give the fans an inside look at what goes into producing his live Vegas show and the PBS Special, but also the outtakes during the shoot - like when Barry lost his voice singing "Unchained Melody" and didn't know if he could go on with the show.
Barry Manilow is the No 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time. He has sold 75 million albums, has performed over 3000 concerts and has had 28 platinum records. Barry is a Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award winner, as well as an Academy Award nominee.
