Posted on Sep 27, 2023
Barry Manilow just broke Elvis's Las Vegas record
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Barry Manilow has just overtaken The King himself, Elvis Presley, for the most shows at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
What's the context? The '70s icon's career has spanned decades and has produced chart topping hits.
With songs like Mandy and Copacabana, Manilow's smooth vocals and laid back tunes have led to tens of millions of record sales, spawned a cover by none other than the minions, and cemented his status among the most popular American artists of the 20th century.
Barry Manilow has just overtaken The King himself, Elvis Presley, for the most shows at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
What's the context? The '70s icon's career has spanned decades and has produced chart topping hits.
With songs like Mandy and Copacabana, Manilow's smooth vocals and laid back tunes have led to tens of millions of record sales, spawned a cover by none other than the minions, and cemented his status among the most popular American artists of the 20th century.
Barry Manilow just broke Elvis's Las Vegas record
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Always liked his music, when you hear his voice, you know right way who's singing.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."What's the big deal? That's some serious staying power, both for Manilow and Vegas as a place to see live music.
Starting in 1969, Presley began his own residency at the Westgate — then named the International Hotel. By 1976, the hip-thrusting American icon had played 636 shows, before his untimely death the following year.
Manilow played his 637th show this past weekend, breaking the record during a series of shows benefitting a number of charities, including Barbara Sinatra Children's Center, and Victoria's Voice.
Honoring the late legend, Manilow covered "Hound Dog" at the show, wearing a red jacket with Elvis' iconic TCB lightning bolt logo stitched on the sleeve.
His achievement was recognized during a concert last week, when he was presented with the key to the Las Vegas Strip."...
..."What's the big deal? That's some serious staying power, both for Manilow and Vegas as a place to see live music.
Starting in 1969, Presley began his own residency at the Westgate — then named the International Hotel. By 1976, the hip-thrusting American icon had played 636 shows, before his untimely death the following year.
Manilow played his 637th show this past weekend, breaking the record during a series of shows benefitting a number of charities, including Barbara Sinatra Children's Center, and Victoria's Voice.
Honoring the late legend, Manilow covered "Hound Dog" at the show, wearing a red jacket with Elvis' iconic TCB lightning bolt logo stitched on the sleeve.
His achievement was recognized during a concert last week, when he was presented with the key to the Las Vegas Strip."...
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