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Looks Like He Made It
Barry Manilow's "FIRST & FAREWELL" DVD Is Certified Platinum in One Month!
| Source: Rhino Entertainment
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 3, 2007 --"FIRST & FAREWELL," Barry Manilow's
groundbreaking double-DVD set from Rhino and STILETTO New Media has just
gone platinum -- in just over one month after its release in late October.
Disc one of the 2-DVD set features never-before-seen footage from Manilow's
inaugural tour rehearsal at Carroll's Studio in New York City in 1974,
which was the first time Barry was ever recorded on videotape! The second
DVD captures the final concert of the historic "One Night Live! One Last
Time!" Farewell Tour in 2004 -- recorded at The Pond in Anaheim,
California. These two special performances confirmed for critics and fans
alike that Barry Manilow would be the music world's most enduring male
entertainer for years to come.
"First and foremost, I want to thank my fans, who have been my inspiration
for over 30 years. I only hope that they enjoy this DVD as much as I did
putting it together," Manilow said.
For over thirty years Mr. Manilow's accomplishments in music, in television
and on stage have set virtually unbreakable records, and it was this first
live performance at Carroll's Studio that previewed for an intimate
audience the unparalleled range of talent and originality that would
distinguish him as both a legend and a trailblazer. Manilow is the first
artist ever to release such a retrospective of his career, and his
pioneering effort has clearly resonated with multiple generations of fans.
"It is so gratifying to know that Barry's fans are as strong today as ever.
He has been at the top of his game for over 30 years, and this DVD
reinforces that music lovers of all ages are flocking to buy 'FIRST &
FAREWELL,'" Mark C. Grove, principal in STILETTO New Media, said.
Rhino Entertainment, industry leader in marketing and distribution of music
and television on DVD, notes that in bringing Manilow's first videotaped
performance and his 2004 farewell tour to DVD for the first time ever, they
are making available to the public a look at the beginnings of a legendary
artist never seen before.
"MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION" DVD was the first title released under the new
multi-year agreement with Rhino Entertainment and STILETTO New Media.
"MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION" DVD had a street date of March 28, 2006 and
has already been certified three-times platinum.
2006 has been an incredible record-breaking year for Manilow. His brand new
album "THE GREATEST SONGS OF THE SIXTIES" released October 31st was
certified gold by the RIAA, exactly one month from its street date. Earlier
this year his album "THE GREATEST SONGS OF THE FIFTIES" certified platinum.
This is the first time ever for Manilow to have two albums of new material
certify gold and platinum in the same calendar year and, at the same time,
two DVDs certified platinum and multi-platinum in that same year. Manilow
also received this year an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual
Performance in a Variety or Music Program for "MANILOW: MUSIC AND PASSION."
ABOUT STILETTO NEW MEDIA
STILETTO New Media was created to maximize the return on investment of the
content it produces through distribution over the growing delivery systems
including DVD, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Internet and Mobile. The
company's goal is to create a diverse array of programming to take
advantage of the digital revolution that is transforming the media world.
STILETTO New Media is currently releasing its second DVD through Rhino
Entertainment showcasing superstar Barry Manilow and titled, "FIRST &
FAREWELL." The DVD became available at leading retail outlets on October
31, 2006.
ABOUT RHINO ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Burbank, California, Warner Music Group's Rhino Entertainment
serves as the central catalog development, licensing, soundtrack, and
television marketing area for the corporation. Rhino develops, markets,
and promotes both audio and video products from the vast WMG catalog and
through new productions with established artists. The division is also
responsible for licensing WMG's music for film, television, and video game
uses, and for creating custom premium products.