Barry Manilow - As Sure As I'm Standing Here (Live from Manila, 1992)
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- Barry Manilow performs the song "As Sure As I'm Standing Here" live on November 7th, 1992 in Manila, Philippines.
A note from Barry on this performance...
This is from the shows we did in Manila in 1992 and I couldn’t be happier to share this one with you.
I’ll never forget my first phone interview announcing that we were coming to the Philippines for the first time.
As I was waiting to be connected to the interviewer, my publicist who was conferenced on the phone with me, whispered, “They just told me that you’re a God in the Philippines!"
I said, “Well, that sounds good!”
Of course, I thought she was just kidding around, but when we arrived there, the greeting was insane. Hundreds of people met me at the airport, the TV shows I did carried on as if I were Sinatra!
As the concerts neared, I heard my music on the radio non-stop. And the music that preceded or followed my songs, sounded very much in the style of my music.
We played a huge Stadium and both nights drew more the 50,000 people!
And what concerts they were!
These beautiful Philippine people had taken my music and me to their hearts since the first day “Mandy” was released. They loved the romantic style of records I had been making.
Getting to know them, it all made sense. Everyone I met in Manila was kind, helpful and loving. They were the definition of romance. I’ll never forget those days.
And I’ll never forget those shows!
The audience was amazing.
I was greeted like a long lost brother. They knew every song and sang along with each one.
The biggest shock was that their all-time favorite song was… and this really amazed me…”As Sure As I’m Standing Here”.
I’ve always loved this song, but it had been buried amongst the bigger hit records from those years. But not in Manila!
I had totally forgotten how the song went and my band had never played it.
We rehearsed it during our sound check and did the song during the first concert. And all 50,000 people sang along with it, word for word!
We dug through the archives and found a video of that first concert.
It’s a little timeworn, but you’ll be able to get a sense of that show.
I’m so glad enough people requested this concert. It’s one of my favorite shows and it reminds me of those beautiful people who treated us with such love.
I really hope you enjoy this one as much as I do.
-Barry
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LYRICS:
Sometimes I look at you
Sad and so beautiful
Young and alone
And so far from home
Much too much for you
Much too soon
Empty eyes gazin' at the moon
As sure as I'm standing here
You'll never have to be afraid
As sure as I'm standing here
I'll try and help you find your way
Oh I swear, as sure as I'm standing here
You'll never need to be alone
You've got my word
As sure as I'm standing here
Sometimes I look at you
Sleepin' like a baby
Your hair combed with sunlight
Full of sweet days
You say nothin' matters
Say you know how it is
Did you think it would be like this?
But sure as standing here
You'll never have to be afraid
As sure as I'm standing here
I'll try and help you find your way
Oh I swear, as sure as I'm standing here
You'll never need to be alone
You've got my word
As sure as I'm standing here
Oh I swear as sure as I'm standing here
#BarryManilow #FanilowFridays
Barry ,I’m a 78 year old lady and I’ve been with you all the way ! I have a huge picture hanging
in my home and there not a day that goes by that I don’t play your music ! You keep me going !
thank you for all your wonderful music !
Love Libby
That was so beautiful. Pity about the rolling film but I still loved it. This needs to be re-released! Such a beautiful song.
It’s such a lovely song 🥰 I admire your good sense of humor on here. I don’t normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement……. I’ll like to be your friend if you don’t mind 🤞
Beautiful song
😅thank you @@graysonalex5336
Oh man, this one is among my top favorites. It used to make me cry, as I wished there was somebody who would say these words to me. A beautiful song and such a lovely story about the Phillipines. Thank you, Barry. Love, Anne
It is such a beautiful song, I listen to it over and over; it always brings tears to my eyes.
My first love song that tells about my first love. My favorite song forever.
I was there!!! And I was the one who screamed “I LOVE YOU” when you were singing Weekend in New England and you responded “…and I love you back” 😍🥰🤩❤️
My boy was born in 1992 and I used to play this song softly to help him sleep. To this day this song still gives me tears of joy. My boy is a grown up man now and he loves this song. Thank you Barry, this song means a lot to me!!!🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗🥰
That’s so sweet, it would be so cool if you dance with your son to this song on his wedding day❤️
@@Nan-1017 Maybe! Who knows...😀
@@annabeckwith my son and I danced to The Circle of Life from The Lion King…(Not quite the mother/son wedding dance but we didn’t care!)It’s our favorite Disney movie and he was 4 when it came out and his first movie in the theater. It holds such precious memories for me❤️
@@Nan-1017 My son's favourite Disney movie is also The Lion King (our cat's name is Nalla!😸) We used to commute to school and to keep my two boys entertained we used to sing songs all the way there and back! They know all Barry Manilow's songs by heart...and the Bee Gees!!! Such precious moments!!!🥰🥰🥰💞💕
@@annabeckwith omg I love that! ..and love Barry so much and The Bee Gees too. And my nieces cat is Nala too. My next rescue hopefully will be an orange tabby. I’ve always wanted one and name him Simba:)
One of my favorite songs of his that never got any airplay. Another one was Lay Me Down.❤
I was there! Really enjoyed this song and the whole concert of course.
Great that you were there. I was at Barry's Christmas Concert last December in Chicago. I remember the first time that I saw Barry was in 1975 at Ravinia Park in Highland Park, IL. He did many of his commercials that he wrote. A really outstanding performer!!!!!
Dear Jong de Leon,
Prove that you was there, if you cannot prove it... why should I believe you?
@@ronaldjohnston7918 why should he prove it to you? Are you God of Satan?? 😂
I was over the moon when I experienced this magical performance of Barry. The first night performance in Manila. Barry would do this skit in his southeast Asian tour where a particular song in one of his albums is a hit only in that country. "As sure as I'm standing here" from his "Trying to Get the Feeling" album from 1975 is the one for the Philippines. It's only fitting that he recorded this magical concert on his first night performance to capture spontaneity from Filipinos. It was magical to hear fans and patrons sing along as Barry performs. What a night. Thank you Barry. Love you so much.
I envy you
@@rose_elca Ate, it was a night to remember. I was able to contain my excitement. Wish you were there too.
@@ELIASyIBARRA how i wish sir, im grateful for the videos shared over the internet , merry christmas po sir
I loved Barry when I was a kid and I still love him now 😍😍😍
Yes been following Barry and his lifetime journey for well over 50 years now, and loving the ride, without a doubt.
For sure
SooooRomantic I’m melting!!
Barry.....I really love this song. It is so mind blowing the way you sing it. I can almost think that you are singing it to someone. It is very near the top of my playlist because it gives me hope that my problems will be resolved. Love you........................................................Betsy Blue-Eyes
Manilow on Manila! What a title!
His voice touches my heart...Love ya Barry, hope you're feeling much better!
❤
We missed you Barry! Hope you visit the Philippines again...
One if his absolute best songs...so glad to he has played it live.
Barry....I haven't listened to this one for a month. I think when I first found it, I played it so many times every night that it really got stuck in my mind. It would not go away so I just stopped looking at in for a couple of weeks. It is a very sweet song and very romantic and emotional. All the way to Manila and you have thousands of fans there. Barry....You know sometimes I think a part of each song that you do has part of your life in it. Love them all and you, of course~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Dancing Queen BB 1965 --Betsy B.
Barry...This song is just really fantastic and I could just keep playing it over and over.........Love you and your talent to get to us in every song................Betsy Blue-Eyes
My first love lives on and that's Barry Manilow. Never change. Wish you can come back in Manila. Philippines. We are all waiting for you. ❤️❤️❤️
I love this song, haven't heard it in a very long time, so beautiful!!
It’s such a lovely song 🥰 I admire your good sense of humor on here. I don’t normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement……. I’ll like to be your friend if you don’t mind 🤞
Awwwww my absolute favorite Barry Manilow song 😊
One of my fav.song from Barry Manilow beautiful
One of my favorites old songs
Super talented man. Salute to you sir
He wasn’t classically sexy but god his music made you fall in love with him. Always adored him and his music and he is still going . Love you Barry April 2022 and you are still relevant today sweety xoxox
It’s such a lovely song 🥰 I admire your good sense of humor on here. I don’t normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement……. I’ll like to be your friend if you don’t mind 🤞
@@graysonalex5336 I don’t normally chat with people anywhere else but here in the comments thank you for the compliment though . Have a great day
Very well said my sentiments exactly, and his God given gift is such a blessing to us ALL 🙏 ❤️
I beg to differ on the classically sexy comment, lol. He is beautiful and the sexy just oozes off of him.
@@laurabarajas-serrato5920 hey sure understood love and romance . Lol yeah he is sexy xo
I still think right now this is my favorite single. You sing this with such a sentimental and realistic voice. Your range is so great. I wish I knew which album this one is on. I would go out and get it right now. Love you Barry...................Take care if yourself Barry. We are not 35 years old anymore................I just love this one...................Betsy Blue-Eyes
I love this song too! Great stories Barry! Filipino people are definitely warm and loving. Love how you appreciate everything! Thanks for the wonderful performance! ❤❤❤
One of my absolute favorites too- it's great hearing it live. Beautiful!
I AM SURE TOO!!!❤️❤️
What a treat! I always loved this song and never heard a live performance before. 🎵❤️
Barry................ This is a beautiful and sometimes sad song, but you always end up giving us hope, inspiration, and many memories. Barry...part of this song is so sweet and you are so terrific as the way you sing it makes us believe. As Sure As You Are Standing there, I can almost believe you will help me to find a way. Love...............Betsy Basile
I do wish that the film was rolling through this whoole song,but it is still one of my favorites for some reason. Please come to Pottstown, PA and do a show. It would be a blast.....BB
This one is so sentimental and romantic. It makes me cry as I am so alone and no one really cares for me anymore. But I will always love you Barry..................Betsy
I haven’t heard this song live very often . Cool 😎 🤘🏻🍸💥
WISH HE COULD, WOULD! ❤️❤️. LOVE THIS MAN AND HIS MUSIC!! SURE AS IM STANDING HERE TOO!
Oh, Barry......I just think that this is my favorite song right now, " As sure as I'm sitting here at my computer". It means so much to me. Love you, Barry~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy
I've always loved this song too🎤💕
His live recordings are just a good as the studio albums.
Barry...... Just watching and listening tonight. Love this video and you, of course!!!!!.............................................................................................Betsy Basile
Barry.......Whenever I am feeling down and out, I need to go to your videos and play this one. It makes me cry, but they are tears of joy for being able to listen to this one whenever I want. You don't sing it as often as you should. Sometimes I have to find it and "I swear as sure as I am sitting at my computer at 4:10pm. I will be back to the videos at my usual time tonight, from 7:30pm to 10pm. Love you Barry~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy Blue Eyes
I found this one again. This has become one of my new favorites. How romantic and you look so handsome. Love you, Barry Betsy Blue-eyes
❤Beautiful
Barry...................This is also one of your greats. You are so smooth with your singing and of course, I love it when you play the piano. A virtuoso of anything you do. Love you since 1974 when I found that album. We were both very young then, but now we are both pretty old, but remember we older girls love you as much if not more than the younger crowd, as we have not gone away from you in all these years...................................Love, Betsy and we Older Girls
Wish the film would not roll like that, but I will not let me not play it every night in my three hours I listen to you Barry.
The most perfect man and entertainer ever. So handsome and always dressed to match the song you are singing. Love this one a lot..........................and you too......Betsy
I love this song so much,the film rolling doesn't bother me anymore. Barry.............This has become one of my favorites between and music and the lyrics, It is just so sweet and sentemental, that sometimes I cry, because I never thought it would ever end like this. Having to be alone, worrying about if I had enough money. Love you...................Betsy B
My all time favorite singer. Proud to say I was one in the audience with my cousins.... We lost track of each other from the crowd. 😊
So many people know this song even though they don't follow you for years and your audience in Manila certainly love this song. So far away yet they know you. We all know you as you an accomplished musician in every part of putting these videos and concerts together. YOu are just so amazing Barry even though you don't want to do this................BB
This is one of many reasons I love Barry so much. Thanks for sharing.
Barry....The passion with which you sing this song is incredible. I love this song and you........................Betsy J Basile
Barry........The love that we feel as you are singing this song is overwhelming. It just gives all of us hope that there will be someone there to help us and care for us. Just love it, Barry and of course, I love you too since 1974~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy Blue-Eyes
What a way to start listening to you for 3 hours than this song. It is so beautiful and enchanting, as all of us that have been following you since 1974 would love for you to be standing there, because we know you would never leave us alone because you have sworn that and you are a wonderful man that I knew right the start. Love you Barry..........Betsy Blue-Eyes
Barry...... You are truly the most romantic singer and #1 entertainer in the whole wide world, You can always make feel uplifted. This one is truly one of your best............Love you......BB
The audience in Manila were so wild about you and this song, but you and the song give all of us hope that things will turn out allright somehow. This really is one of my favorites. Love you Barry and everything you do. Please take care Barry. We are not young anymore but as long as you are performing we will keep following you. Love.............BB
This is way before I was born. Would love to have you back in the country, Barry!
Well, Barry.........I absolutely know right now it is my favorite. It is just amazing, especially with the lyrics. All the people in the audience go crazy for this one too. Two shows you did here with 50,000 people both days.
What a show................................Betsy
Barry....I read your story about this one in Manila, 1992. A very wonderful story, see how everyone that hears you, loves you and I am your Number 1, Fan.......Betsy
This song and you always makes my spirits rise and I don't feel as bad. Please take care, Barry.................You are our ROCK~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy Basile
Barry...i am glad to sing along with you on this one as this one is still one of my favorites and I will play it more than once every night.......................Love you always......DancingQueen1965 at Millersvile college. That was one of my nicknames, but the influence in 1965 of Philly, the Amish country was not used to so me and my dance partner, Donald who was really great too. They would gather around us and watch us dance. Love this song, Barry and I love you too...................Betsy
This song is so sentimental and romantic. I could listen to this time and time again. You are so fabulous, Barry. Wish I could sing it with you. It would be the dream of my life, but we are old now. I have loved you since 1974 when I looked pretty good. Great job on this song...........................................................Betsy Blue-Eyes
I do love it as much as love singing it. I can't even tell you how special this one is to me. The audience is just going wild about this song and so am I. Thank you, Barry........BB
Barry.... I found this one again. This is a really good story song. It is such a romantic and emotional song and sweet but sad at times. I love all your songs, Barry. They certainly love you in Manila which is so far away. It is you Barry that attracts everyone around the world. It is like a piece of our life or your life. Thank you to THE MAN...........................Betsy Basile
One of my very favorite songs that you do, Barry. You are so handsome and the most wonderful singer in all of time. Thanks for sharing it with us..................Love Ya......BB
Love this one as it' s so sweet and sentimental, it can make you cry and yet the way you sing it Barry, I just wonder at your amazing talent in any type of song you write or sing. So many millions love you, Barry . How many people does this happen to. Love always..............Betsy
Yes how .not tô enjoy listening tô Thais wonderfull Song. Marie (Bresil)
Barry....I haven't listened to this one lately, but I love is a sometimes a hopeful song and sometimes a sad song. You are so emotional when you sing these songs and you are so realistic, that it really seems that you are telling us something. Look at all your fans in Manila who are so far away, but they certainly love you, just like we do in the USA. Love...The Dancing Queen BB 1965
Barry.....You get that sexy and sweet smile on your face that makes me so happy. Love it and you............Betsy
Barry.......My favorite right now. Just love the lyrics, you singing and playing the piano makes every video more romantic..........................Love you.................Betsy
Such a sweet song, Barry. They certainly love you in Manila, but then people love you all around the world. I surely do..................Betsy Basile
Wow ❤❤❤❤
Another great. I can hardly stand all these one after another. Sure as I am sitting here, I'll try and help you find your way. I would never leave leave you alone............Love it.....BB
This is the third time I played this tune today. It is so encouraging for those of us are living a difficult life. I just love to it and put it on every morning as soon as I wake up. It helps me get going..........................Love you always..................Betsy
Perfect pitch. Love you, Barry
This beautiful song is one only you, Barry Manilow could sing this way, because you are perfect in every way. Never saw or heard or saw a mistake. So glad you are here.........BB
always beautiful, this man... Barry Manilow, his voice, so beautiful!💖❤️
A very big hit in Manila in 1976...
Barry.....I needed to listen to this one as soon as I got up this morning. 7am. Now I don't feel like I am so alone. Thank you, Barry for just being you. You help me so much. Love, Betsy
One of my favorites 😍
I'm sorry to say that I've never heard this song before, so I'm very happy that I kept listening to Barry's music on UA-cam tonight. It's beautiful and I can see why he said this was one of his favorite concerts and Phillipine people are some of his favorite fans.
This song is from the Trying To Get The Feeling album.
This one just makes me feel so warm inside as I have a big problem at home and Barry is soo romantic singing this one. Great lyrics.........Love you, Barry Betsy
I missed that show in manila since im filipino due to financial circumstances ijust waited for that to be shown on T.V.&Im very2 glad that time, he's so hand some so talented ,!!!.
I love this song! One of my all time favorites. And I was in that concert in Manila in 1992 as a college student.
Essa música é muito linda!!! E você sempre espetacular! I Love ❤️ you Barry. 🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷❤️🇧🇷
This one is so sentimental and magical. You always make us feel like we will feel OK soon, because we aren't ever alone as long as we have you, Barry..........You are #1.......Betsy
Beautiful 💙💜💛💖
That audience in Manila is so with you on every note you sing. It must have been a great concert. I wish I was there............Barry...Another one of my favorites, for sure............Betsy
There will NEVER be another Barry Manilow because no one does things the was you do. Your smiles, your facial expressions that match that part of the song. For instance, "Lay Me Down", you already said it is an impressive song that you recorded and you do sing that so seriously that we can tell you love it. This one is just so, so good............BB
BARRY DOES IT AGAIN‼️ OH MY HEART‼️ ❤️❤️❤️
Barry.................This one is just so romantic, fantastic and any other adjective you want to apply to it. My favorite right now.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BB
Barry.......I know this song is so uplifting to so many of us going thru very difficult situations and I really feel that you would keep us from being scared if you are standing there. You are a genuine man with so much talent and love for those of us that have been following you since 1974. Thank you so much................Betsy
Well, I found this one right away tonight. This is right at the top of my playlist right now. "You've got my word". The girls in the audience are going crazy as are those of us are at home. As sure as you are standing here, I know I would never feel alone again as I have for so many years. I love you, Barry~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Betsy
I always sing along with you so you can count on me. Barry, you are just so super fantastic it is hard to come up with the words to describe how I feel about you, but this song was a big hit all over the world. Who else can say this about almost all of your songs......................Do you ever have time to sleep? Your mind,to me seems like it is always rolling on the next thing you want to do. "As sure as I'm standing here" is really at the almost top of my playlist...............................Love ya............Betsy Blue-Eyes
Barry................This one is one of my all time favorites that you do. Of course, I always say that about every one of your songs. Romantic and so calming the way you sing it. I did not think my life would be like this at age 76 years old. married for 54 years and getting a divorce as my husband wants all the money, but he knows by law 50% is mine. It was accumulated in that 54 years. Hate to think about it. But I will never give up on you, Barry. Please be careful. We are not young anymore and we need to take care of ourselves.....BB
This song is so emotional and sentimental and often I cry as I have no one to say these words to me. Especially at my age and you know I am only 3 years younger than you are, Being is very lonely at any age, but old age is worse and this song gives me hope that thing will turn around..........................Betsy Blu-Eyes
i was there! unforgettable night!!!
Barry......In Manila the whole 50,000 people in the audience were singing with you and I was too. This song is so wonderful, and if I had someone like you standing here I wouldn't be afraid. But when you husband and son do something mean to you and you are alone, It hurts..............................
Betsy Blue E-eyes
1975: When Debbie heard this, she cried, and I would hold her and say I would do anything possible to make this true. Time, her family and religion ended that. For many years after, even after she passed, I could not play this. Finally, I can, and I try not to cry.
Now Barry can sing it to you anytime, save this one.
A truly uplifting song and you sing it so realistically as you are telling the story. Barry..........You can help me to find my way,by just listening to your videos or concerts on MANILOWTV. Thank you Barry for doing this for us older Fanilows. After all we started all of this in 1974 when Motown was waning. You were that something. Love ya................Betsy
Is that the same stunning shirt you had on in Japan when you sang "Somewhere Down the Road? It is so attractive on you, but then you look stunning in anything you wear and I just really love this song. You are perfect and can do anything you put your mind to. Keep safe and healthy and we will see "Harmony", your biggest win and your dream...........BB
i didn't know Barry went to The Philippines once upon a time
I just watched "Please Don't Be Scared" and we can't comment there, but Barry, that song is something everyone should really listen to the WORDS to it. It is fabulous, as this one is too. This is very near the top of my playlist,,,,,,,So sentimental and soothing. Maybe my situation will work out. Barry, you always give me hope and not just with this song. Love to you always and I hope I don't need to stay alone until I die..................................................
betsy Basile
We are fans of each other. We go way back. I am now 58 years old. I have been a fan of yours since about I was 5 years old. Thankyou for all of your love inspiration and support over the years. I have loved your catalogue - music for nearly all of my life and I always will. My name is Cynthia. I don't go by acronyms yet. Approx 10p.
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