Now is your chance to see the critically acclaimed show that had over 150 performances. Tony is immediately smitten with the beautiful woman. Copacabana, also known as barry manilow s copacabana, is a 1994 stage musical with music by barry manilow, lyrics by bruce sussman and jack feldman, and book by manilow, sussman and feldman. It should be enough just to know that a musical film exists based on barry manilows 1978 discobusting earworm copacabana. It starred manilow himself as tony, an aspiring songwriter, and annette otoole as lola, an aspiring singer who falls. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony music entertainment. The stage show was based on the 1985 musical tv film of the same. Copacabana the movie this months video is my one and only starring film role. Ready to take a chance again was nominated that year for the best original song oscar. Barry manilow copacabana at the copa remix youtube.
In 1985 barry wrote and starred in the television movie copacabana, a musical which was inspired by his 1978 song copacabana on september 17, 1987, he appeared in the starstudded cbs special we the people 200. Barry alan pincus, better known by his stage name, barry manilow, has been performing for well over 50 years now and while some people might not be able to understand why his music is so hot and. The stage show was based on the 1985 musical tv film of the same name. Original motion picture soundtrack, featuring music from the cbs television movie, copacabana. The constitutional gala taped at the philadelphia civic center in philadelphia, pennsylvania to debut his song let freedom ring. He has been married to garry kief since april 2014. A love letter to the technicolor musicals of the 1940s, barry manilows copacabana presents the story of lola as told. Cbs promo for the tuesday december 3, 1985 madefortv movie copacabana based on barry manilows 1978 hit song. Written by manilow, jack feldman, and bruce sussman, it was released in 1978 as the third and final single from manilow s fifth studio album, even now 1978. Latinautor, cmrra, umpg publishing, bmi broadcast music inc. It tells the tale of an aspiring songwriter, lola, a showgirl, and. I got to play tony in the tv film version of copacabana. Singer tony loves dancer lola in 1940s new york, but sinister rico brings her to his. And dont forget, music by manilowhe arranged the songs and he wrote most of these songs, too.
This campy drama, set in the 1940s, was inspired by a hit song by barry manilow. Like a scene out of a movie as the radio station changed, the same song came blaring out of the speaker showing the radio power of barry manilow in 1978 every underground radio. Barry manilows copacabana 1985 cbs movie promo youtube. The radio game show sing that song seems an awful lot like name that tune foregone conclusion. Singer tony loves dancer lola in 1940s new york, but. Barry manilow live performances playlist tracklist 1. Check out copacabana the original motion picture soundtrack album by barry manilow on amazon music. You are also treated to just arrived and this cant be real which i dont remember being in the copacabana movie. But this particular movie, copacabana, is being filmed for television. Barry manilow, annette otoole, estelle getty, joseph bologna. With an intriguing storyline and lots of musical shifts, the song is well suited for theater, and in 1985 the three songwriters adapted it into a movie called copacabana starring manilow as tony and annette otoole as lola. The movie again ended with lolas beautiful vision of tony, and it left me in tears. The films script was written by james lipton, with additional songs written by manilow.
Mar 02, 2018 it should be enough just to know that a musical film exists based on barry manilow s 1978 discobusting earworm copacabana. Written by manilow, jack feldman, and bruce sussman, it was released in 1978 as the third and final single from manilows fifth studio album, even now 1978. Copacabana, also known as barry manilows copacabana, is a 1994 stage musical with music by barry manilow, lyrics by bruce sussman and jack feldman, and book by manilow, sussman and feldman. Copacabana the original motion picture soundtrack album. The original motion picture soundtrack album is a 1985 soundtrack album by barry manilow released by rca records to accompany the madefortelevision musical film copacabana. The top uses of barry manilow songs in movies or tv. The plot, the dialogue, the way the actors play the roles. When disc jockey brian goslow left the willie loco alexander mca records sessions for meanwhile. Singer tony loves dancer lola in 1940s new york, but sinister rico brings her to his nightclub in havana. The contemporarystyle home was purchased by the musician through a trust in 2002 for. Rico castelli, who wore a diamond played by joseph bologna, and tony starr, who tended bar played by barry manilow tony is charmed by lola and love blooms between the two.
Aug 20, 2002 the movie again ended with lolas beautiful vision of tony, and it left me in tears. Copacabana, which stars barry manilow in his acting debut and is. She and bartendersongwriter tony starr manilow meet cute and fall in love with visions of fame dancing in their heads. I thought this movie was supposed to be set in the 40s everybody smokes. Review of the unbelievably real 1985 tv movie copacabana, based on barry manilows song of the same name. Dimeadance girl lola lamar annette otoole longs to showcase her talents at nycs famous copacabana club. Get the best deals on barry manilow memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at.
Barry does a great job throughout the movie singing, dancing, playing the piano, and even the accordionand acting. The energy level at his las vegas concerts is legendaryand so is the the energy level at his las vegas concerts is legendaryand so is the man himself. Also making this movie enjoyable is his other music incorporated into the storyline such as when he writes the song who needs to. Songs from copacabana and harmony by barry manilow. Also making this movie enjoyable is his other music incorporated into the storyline such as when he writes the song who needs to dream for lola. Mar 22, 20 mountain range proudly presented copacabana back in february 18, 2011. Copacabana 1985 singer tony barry manilow loves dancer lola annette otoole in 1940s new york, but sinister rico joseph bologna brings her to his havana nightclub. At manhattans copacabana lounge, they both start finding fame.
Sep 28, 2004 manilow scores is a brilliant work of barry s. It was barry manilows first soundtrack that contained songs with music by him track listing overture orchestra copacabana at the copa barry manilow lets go steppin chorus. The delight i felt knowing that my alltime favourite goto karaoke. I learned that making a film is all about the lighting.
Manilow and his songwriting partner bruce sussman wrote this with jack feldman, who is known for writing music for the stage. Barry manilow was born on june 17, 1943 in new york city, new york, usa as barry alan pincus. The first half of the cd features the songs from copacabana. His father left the family when barry wastwo, and he eventually adopted. Copacabana, also known as copacabana at the copa, is a song recorded by barry manilow. Her name was lola she was a showgirl with yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there she would merengue and. Barry manilow copacabana movie soundtrack cd 1985 rare newsealed. After all, manilow doesnt seem to have had a great influence on r. Based on the everpopular barry manilow song, 1985s copacabana is a light, innocuous hour and a half.
I learned that the crew of a film work the hardest of anyone. Manilow live from his legendary run at the paris las vegas. Barry manilow, bruce sussman, jack feldman, james lipton. In a show that has been described as superb and gorgeous, barry manilow casts his catalog of hits in a whole new light in his critically. Mar 17, 2011 copacabana at the copa artist barry manilow. In 1985 barry wrote and starred in the television movie copacabana musical, which was inspired by his 1978 song copacabana. For his full interview, see barrymanilow all content the television academy.
Jul 23, 2019 barry manilow talks about elton john and coming out as gay 2019 interview duration. On the way out the door to start working from home. Copacabana dvd 1985 shop the best classic films movie. Manilow s ready to take a chance again originated in the film foul play, which also featured copacabana, from his fourth studio album even now. It tells the tale of an aspiring songwriter, lola, a showgirl, and the sleazy owner of the copa. The second half of this cd are the songs from harmony. Barry manilow talks about elton john and coming out as gay 2019 interview duration. Writers jack feldman, bruce sussman, barry manilow. Sep 10, 2009 after all, manilow doesnt seem to have had a great influence on r. And dont forget, music by manilow he arranged the songs and he wrote most of these songs, too. And most of all, i learned that making a film isnt for me.
On september 17, 1987, he was in the starstudded cbs special we the people 200. Barry manilow was born barry alan pincus on june 17, 1943, in brooklyn, and grew upin its lowincome williamsburg section. Mountain range proudly presented copacabana back in february 18, 2011. Copacabana is a 1985 american madefortelevision musical film based on the 1978 song of the same title by barry manilow. Barry manilow on the copacabana tv movie televisionacademy. It shows up in many many movies, including a 1947 film called copacabana starring groucho marx and carmen miranda. Back in the states in 1978, he couldnt escape barry manilows copacabana at the copa on the radio. In 1948, an aspiring songwriter, tony, is working as a pianist in a bar. Copacabana tv movie 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The show had its roots in an hourlong stage show, barry manilow presents copacabana, which played in atlantic city in 1990 and 1991. For his full interview, see all content the television academy. New listing vintage 80s barry manilow copacabana tour tee shirt raglan size small. Barry manilow starred in this 1986 madefortv movie about lola lamar, the showgirl with yellow feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there played by annette otoole. When i spotted it in the bfi catalogue a couple of months ago i realised that my life could now be split into two distinct periods. Manestage theatre company presents copacabana 2011. My favorites are who needs to dream and sweet heaven im in love again. If you are a barry manilow fan you will enjoy this made for tv movie that is in essence a video of his hugely popular 80s hit cobacabana. Barry manilows tvmovie musical, copacabana, is like barry manilows music. Barry manilow, annette otoole, estelle getty, james t.