In 1978, five of his albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, a feat equaled only by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Mathis. He has recorded a string of Billboard hit singles and multi-platinum albums that have resulted in his being named Radio & Records number one Adult Contemporary artist and winning three straight American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. Several well-known entertainers have given Manilow their "stamp of approval," including Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s regarding Manilow, "He's next." In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped Manilow at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you."
As well as producing and arranging albums for other artists, such as Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick, Manilow has written songs for musicals, films, and commercials. From February 2005 to December 30, 2009, he was the headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, performing hundreds of shows before ending relationship with the hotel. From March 2010, he has headlined at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide
Bandstand Boogie
Barry Manilow Lyrics
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Where things are poppin' the Philadelphia way
We're gonna drop in on all the music they play
On the bandstand (bandstand)
We're goin' swingin', we're gonna swing in the crowd
And we'll be clingin' and floatin' high as a cloud
The phones are ringin', my mom and dad are so proud
And I'll jump and hey, I may even show 'em my handstand
Because I'm on, because I'm on the American bandstand
When we dance real slow I'll show all the guys in the grandstand
What a swinger I am, I am on American bandstand
We're goin' hoppin', we're goin' hoppin' today
Where things are poppin' the Philadelphia way
We're gonna drop in on all the music they play
On the bandstand (bandstand)
Bandstand, bandstand, bandstand
Bandstand, bandstand, bandstand
Hey I'm makin' my mark, gee, this joint is jumpin'
They made such a fuss just to see us arrive
Hey it's Mr.Dick Clark, what a place you've got here
Swell spot, the music's hot here, best in the east
Give it at least a seventy five
Now for all you Joe's, here goes my American handstand
Because I'm on, because I'm on the American bandstand
As we dance real slow, I'm showin' the guys on the grandstand
That I like my girl but I love American bandstand
The singers' croonin', he ain't the greatest but gee
My baby's swoonin' in front of all of TV
So if you tune in, you'll see my baby and me
On the bandstand (bandstand)
And now we're hoppin' and we'll be hoppin' all day
Where things are poppin' the Philadelphia way
And you can drop in on all the music they play
On the bandstand
And we'll rock and roll and stroll on American
Lindy hop and slop, it's American
Tune in, I'm on, turn on, I'm in, I'm on
Today, bandstand
The song "Bandstand Boogie" by Barry Manilow is a nostalgic tribute to the iconic American Bandstand television show that aired from 1952-1989. The lyrics describe the excitement of going to the show, dancing to the music, and being a part of the crowd in the studio audience. The first stanza sets the scene, with the singers declaring their intention to go "hoppin'" in Philadelphia, where the show was filmed. The second stanza is a celebration of the music and the popularity of the show, with the singer's family calling in to say how proud they are of him being on the bandstand. The third stanza boasts of the singer's dancing skills, with the promise to show off a handstand, a physical feat that was often performed on the show. The fourth stanza describes the singers' experience at the show, where they see Dick Clark, the show's iconic host, and are impressed by the atmosphere and music. The final stanza is a summary of the experience, with the singers expressing their admiration for the show and its influence on American pop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
We're goin' hoppin', we're goin' hoppin' today
We are excited and ready to have fun today
Where things are poppin' the Philadelphia way
Philadelphia is the place where things are happening and exciting
We're gonna drop in on all the music they play
We're going to check out all the amazing music being played today
On the bandstand (bandstand)
We are going to go to the famous American Bandstand show and dance
We're goin' swingin', we're gonna swing in the crowd
We are going to dance and have fun with everyone else in the crowd
And we'll be clingin' and floatin' high as a cloud
We will be enjoying ourselves so much that we'll feel like we're floating on clouds
The phones are ringin', my mom and dad are so proud
My parents are really proud of me and everyone is calling them to congratulate me for being on Bandstand
I'm on bandstand (bandstand)
I'm part of the amazing American Bandstand show
And I'll jump and hey, I may even show 'em my handstand
I might even be daring enough to do a handstand while dancing today
Because I'm on, because I'm on the American bandstand
I am so proud to be part of this famous American Bandstand show
When we dance real slow I'll show all the guys in the grandstand
When we slow dance, I'll show off my great moves to the guys watching from the grandstand
What a swinger I am, I am on American bandstand
I am amazed at how good a dancer I am and how incredible it is to be part of American Bandstand
Hey I'm makin' my mark, gee, this joint is jumpin'
I am making my presence felt and this place is absolutely rocking
They made such a fuss just to see us arrive
Everyone was excited to see us coming to the show
Hey it's Mr.Dick Clark, what a place you've got here
I am thrilled to meet Mr. Dick Clark and this is such an amazing venue
Swell spot, the music's hot here, best in the east
This is an incredible place with great music, probably the best in the whole of east
Give it at least a seventy five
I would rate this place at least a 75 out of 100
Now for all you Joe's, here goes my American handstand
Now everyone is going to see me do my amazing handstand in front of everyone in the American Bandstand show
As we dance real slow, I'm showin' the guys on the grandstand
While we're dancing slowly, I'm performing for the guys on the grandstand
That I like my girl but I love American bandstand
I like my girl, but the American Bandstand show is truly amazing
The singers' croonin', he ain't the greatest but gee
The singer might not be the best, but gee, the music is great
My baby's swoonin' in front of all of TV
My baby is so excited and enjoying herself in front of the cameras and TV audience
So if you tune in, you'll see my baby and me
If you watch the American Bandstand show, you'll see my baby and me dancing and enjoying ourselves
And now we're hoppin' and we'll be hoppin' all day
Now we're all having fun and dancing throughout the day
And you can drop in on all the music they play
You can always join us and check out all the amazing music being played
On the bandstand
We are all enjoying ourselves on the famous American Bandstand show
And we'll rock and roll and stroll on American
We'll be dancing and having fun on the American Bandstand show
Lindy hop and slop, it's American
We'll be doing famous dance moves like Lindy hop and slop, which are all part of the American dance culture
Tune in, I'm on, turn on, I'm in, I'm on
Watch the American Bandstand show, because I'm part of it, and you'll be hooked
Today, bandstand
Today is all about having fun on the American Bandstand show
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BARRY MANILOW, BRUCE SUSSMAN, LES ELGART, CHARLES ALBERTINE, BOB HORN, LARRY ELGART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael A. McCracken
BANDSTAND BOOGIE
by Charles Albertine
Lyrics arranged by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman
🎵 We're goin' hoppin'... HOP! ...we're goin' hoppin' today, 🎵
🎵 where things are poppin'... POP! ...The Philadelphia Way. 🎵
🎵 We're gonna drop in... DROP! ...on all the music they play, 🎵
🎵 on the BandStand. BandStand. 🎵
🎵 We're goin' swingin'... SWING! ...we're gonna swing in the crowd, 🎵
🎵 and we'll be clingin'... CLING! ...and floatin' high as a cloud. 🎵
🎵 The phone's a ringin'... RING! ...My mom and dad are so proud, 🎵
🎵 I'm on BandStand. BandStand. 🎵
🎵 And I'll jump and hey I may 🎵
🎵 even show 'em my handstand. 🎵
🎵 Because I'm on, because I'm on 🎵
🎵 The American BandStand. 🎵
🎵 When we dance real slow I'll show 🎵
🎵 all the guys in the grandstand. 🎵
🎵 What a swinger I am, I am 🎵
🎵 on American BandStand. 🎵
🎵 We're goin' hoppin', we're goin' hoppin' today, 🎵
🎵 where things are poppin', The Philadelphia Way. 🎵
🎵 We're gonna drop in, on all the music they play, 🎵
🎵 on the BandStand. BandStand. 🎵
🎵 BandStand. 🎵
🎵 BandStand. 🎵
🎵 BandStand. 🎵
🎵 What d'ya know, here on the show, 🎵
🎵 ready to roll, what a pro. 🎵
🎵 Hey, I'm makin' my mark. 🎵
🎵 Gee this joint is jumpin'. 🎵
🎵 They made such a fuss 🎵
🎵 just to see us arrive. 🎵
🎵 Hey it's Mister Dick Clark. 🎵
🎵 What a place you've got here, swell spot. 🎵
🎵 The music's hot here, best in the east, 🎵
🎵 given at least a Seventy-Five. 🎵
🎵 Now for all you joes here goes 🎵
🎵 my American handstand. 🎵
🎵 Because I'm on, because I'm on 🎵
🎵 The American BandStand.🎵
🎵 As we dance real slow I'm showin' 🎵
🎵 the guys in the grandstand. 🎵
🎵 That I like my girl but I 🎵
🎵 love American BandStand. 🎵
🎵 The singers' croonin', he ain't the greatest but gee, 🎵
🎵 My baby's swoonin', in front of all of TV. 🎵
🎵 So if you tune in, you'll see my baby and me, 🎵
🎵 on the BandStand. BandStand. 🎵
🎵 And now we're hoppin', and we'll be hoppin' all day, 🎵
🎵 when things are poppin', The Philadelphia Way. 🎵
🎵 And you can drop in, on all the music they play, 🎵
🎵 on the BandStand. BandStand. 🎵
🎵 And we'll rock and roll and stroll 🎵
🎵 on American, lindy, hop and slop. 🎵
🎵 It's American, tune in, I'm on, 🎵
🎵 turn on, I'm in, I'm on. 🎵
🎵 TODAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA... 🎵
🎵 ...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA... 🎵
🎵 ...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! 🎵
🎵 BANDSTAND! 🎵
T-Bone Hubbard
Barry Manilow did a great job with this theme song to American Bandstand and turned it into a Rock & Roll Classic
I grew up in the 80's and every Saturday, I would put on AB on abc followed by Soul Train on WGN-TV and later Hee Haw w/Roy Clark and SOLID GOLD and @ night after the 10:00 News, I would put on America's Top 10 w/the late Casey Kasem as it aired on KLFY-TV 10 Lafayette, LA
American Bandstand have pave the way for the likes of Don Cornelius' Soul Train, Merv Griffin's Dance Fever, The Midnight Special Featuring the late Wolfman Jack, Dance Party USA, CLUB MTV, SOLID GOLD, Ed McMahon's Star Search, New York Hot Tracks, Arsenio Hall's Party Machine w/Nia Peeples, TNN's Club Dance with Shelley Mangrum, Disney's Videopolis, Hee Haw, Top of the Pops, BET's 106 & Park, America's Top 10 w/the late Casey Kasem and many others
God Bless You Mr. Clark for a job well done and Thank You for not only giving us American Bandstand, but also, countless hours and hours of entertainment and fun with Pyramid (Produced by the late great Bob Stewart), TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes (Co-Produced by Johnny Carson's Carson Productions), Friday Night Surprise, American Music Awards on abc, Daytime Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, Let's Make a Deal from Disney MGM Studios in Florida & The Challengers (Both Co-Produced by Ron Greenberg), Scattergories (Produced by Reg Grundy Productions), It Takes Two (Produced by Mark Phillips, MTM and FAM), Winning Lines (Produced by Stone-Stanley Entertainment), Mad Libs (Co-Produced by JD Roth of Fun House & Masters of the Maze), Puttin' on the Hits (Co-Produced by Chris Bearde of The Gong Show), GREED (now owned by 20th Century Fox Television) and many others
Most of all, Thank You for helping us ring in the New Year with New Year's Rockin' Eve
R.I.P. and until we see you again, So Long Friend
Please say hello to Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon for me
Even though American Bandstand LIVES ON through New Year's Rockin' Eve and the American Music Awards, sadly, New Year's Eve will NEVER be the same w/o Mr. Clark and today's music isn't what it use to be
also, the spirit of American Bandstand lives in Mollie B Polka Party on RFD-TV
Mollie B Polka Party is like American Bandstand Polka Style
and this goes out to you Mr. Clark
"For Now, Dick Clark...So Long"
Chris Ranz
When this song came out it was a big deal , people were blown away that he had added lyrics to the music band stands . Turn into a big hit for him. Absolutely brilliant, it was a win-win situation if you agree give me a hoot y'all have a great day.ll
Okay Hey
This was before auto tune! The man is nailing it. Under-appreciated!
Ginger
Great music. The instrumentals and Barry Manilow's voice is just absolutely perfect. Today's music can't compare.
Barry manilow
Hello I really do appreciate you for being a big fan thank you for your wonderful comments on my post it really means a lot to me.I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music…..❤️
purplegurl79
I have this on vinyl still!!! Still dancing!!!
Graham Brown
This and Copacabana are his best songs!! ❤️🔥🌕🔥🎙️😇 I love the powerfully sophisticated panache!
cd5050
multitracking was such a huge revolution. They did such a good job mixing the voices in this piece. Lets thank Les Paul and Mary Ford
Javier Barrucz
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Shannon
This song brings back so many memories of Saturday mornings after cartoons!
Kathy
Me too. 👍