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Even Now Tour

The Even Now Tour[1] (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.[2]

Opening act

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
  1. "Here We Go Again"
  2. "New York City Rhythm"
  3. "Daybreak"
  4. "Even Now"
  5. "Jump Shout Boogie" / "Avenue C" / "Jumpin' at the Woodside" / "Cloudburst" / "Bandstand Boogie"
  6. "Ready to Take a Chance Again"
  7. "Weekend in New England"
  8. "Looks Like We Made It"
  9. "A Very Strange Medley"
Act II
  2. "Beautiful Music"
  3. "I Was a Fool (To Let You Go)"
  4. "All the Time"
  5. "Copacabana (At the Copa)"
  6. "Tryin' to Get the Feeling Again" / "This One's for You" / "Could It Be Magic" / "Mandy" / "Could It Be Magic" (Reprise)
  7. "It's a Miracle"
  8. "Can't Smile Without You"
Encore
  2. "I Write the Songs"

Tour dates

Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
A This concert was a part of the "Radio Programming Conference"[5]
Cancellations and rescheduled shows

Box office score data

References

  1. ^ Smith, Danyel (February 21, 2013). "After 30 Years, I Finally Went To A Barry Manilow Concert". NPR. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  2. ^ "Barry Manilow's First HBO Special" (Press release). Los Angeles, California: Rhino Entertainment. GlobeNewswire. April 30, 2009. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. ^ Sources for tour dates in Providence, Holmdel Township, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles:
    • Palmer, Robert (July 30, 1978). "Manilow Returns to New York After Year Recording, Touring". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    • Marinkovic, Mel M. (July 11, 1978). "Stadium Opens for Manilow Concert; Boston Sponsors 'Summerthing' Benefit". The Harvard Crimson. Harvard University. Archived from the original on December 6, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
    • "L.A. Greek Ups Curtain" (PDF). Billboard. 90 (24). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc.: 44 June 17, 1978. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    • "Sinatra in "Benefit" for Garden State Arts Center" (PDF). Billboard. 90 (25). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc.: 84 June 24, 1978. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
    • "Electric Factory Sets 11 Pop Philly Shows" (PDF). Billboard. 90 (23). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc.: 44 June 10, 1978. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  4. ^ White, Adam (October 7, 1978). "Manilow, Parton Off To Europe For Boosts" (PDF). Billboard. 90 (40). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc.: 40. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  5. ^ "NAB Opening 1st Program Meet in CHI". Billboard. 90 (34). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc. (published August 26, 1978): 14. 26 August 1978. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  6. ^ "Top Boxoffice". Billboard. 90 (35). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc. (published September 2, 1978): 45. 2 September 1978. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "Top Boxoffice". Billboard. 90 (36). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc. (published September 9, 1978): 37. 9 September 1978. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  8. ^ "Top Boxoffice" (PDF). Billboard. 90 (40). New York City, New York: Billboard Publications, Inc.: 42 October 7, 1978. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved December 11, 2020.