The one-night-only engagement, which is being presented by PLDT and Makati Shangri-La Hotel, captures live the extraordinary artistry of Bolton, who through the years, has sold over 52 million albums and singles worldwide, and has clinched every award imaginable there is from the Grammy’s to the American Music Awards.
In the course of his strong career that spans two decades, Bolton, has released no less than 22 albums, apart from writing songs for and sharing the stage with fellow superstars Barbra Streisand, Cher, Babyface, Ray Charles, and Luciano Pavarotti.
On top of his Number One pop hits, the raspy-voiced singer whose extraordinary vocal gift was once described as "a collision of thunder and lightning" is also expected to treat his Philippine fans with pop standards culled from his latest album "Vintage."
These include "All The Way," A Kiss To Build A Dream On," "The Very Thought Of You," "When I Fall In Love" and "Smile" that doesn’t only guarantee an all-hit repertoire but also one to please even the young at heart.
This early holiday concert of Michael Bolton is a dream come true for his millions of Filipino fans. For years, producers have tried wooing Bolton to do a show here in vain. Now that Asia is on the itinerary of his much anticipated world tour, he finally grants the inclusion of Manila in a list that also includes Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan, China, and the United Arab Emirates. And the maverick producers behind Sprezzatura Inc. (which means "everything is light and easy") are quick to seal a deal with Bolton and company, who will be flown in through the generosity of Malaysian Airlines, the official airline of the Michael Bolton 2005 Asia Tour.
Outside music, Bolton champions many worthwhile causes for children and women who are victims of poverty, abuse and domestic violence through his Michael Bolton Charities which has granted well over $3.7 million in funding since its inception in 1993. For this special Manila concert, part of the proceeds will go to the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation, ensuring their beneficiaries of a truly happy Christmas.
For all that he has done both as musician and humanitarian, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has recognized him with a star on the legendary "Walk of Fame" and the world has ensconced Michael Bolton in a pedestal all his own.
Michael Bolton Live in Manila is made possible with the generosity and support of ABS-CBN, MYX, Studio 23, ANC, ABS-CBN Interactive, Lifestyle Network, Universal Records and the following radio stations: DZMM,WRR 101.9, Joey 92.3 ,105.1 Crossover, MAGIC 89.9 , JAM 88.3, WAVE 89.9 , 103.5 K-Lite, and 99.5 RT.
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