The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an iconic symbol of the holiday spirit in New York City.
In 1931, the first Rockefeller tree was put up.
Two years later, the tree was lit in a special ceremony an annual tradition that still exists today.
On November 29, 2023, the 2023 Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting was held.
However, many people who watched the event had a lot to say about something unrelated to the tree.
They wanted to talk about singer Barry Manilow.
However, Manilow’s singing prowess was not the main topic of conversation his looks were.
Anotherquipped, “Barry Manilow looks like he is wearing a cheap Barry Manilow mask.”
A few X users referenced how Manilow looked more like actor Martin Short doing an impression of Manilow.
One X usershared, “Barry Manilow is EIGHTY.
Performing live at the tree lighting in NYC.
She would have loved this!”
Another devoted fanwrote, “Love Barry!
That’s why I’m a Fanilow.
He represents beautiful writing and performance.
Still delivering at 80!”
It’s a recorded version of his “Manilow: Las Vegas The Hits Come Home!”
show performed in Vegas.
Manilow toldVariety, “I love doing our Christmas show!
We get to sing my pop hits and my favorite Christmas songs.
It’s a feel-good hour full of music.”
When the lights go down, they forget what’s going on [in the world].
They sing and laugh and walk out feeling better than they did."
