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Music Legend Barry Manilow Reveals Heartbreaking News: His Final Album is Coming
Barry Manilow, the legendary singer-songwriter whose career has spanned more than six decades, has shared bittersweet news with fans: his upcoming album is likely to be his last. At 82 years old, the New York-born music icon has been teasing this release for some time, even taking the unusual step of advertising it on buses following his celebrated 2024 Palladium concert series in London.
Originally scheduled for an autumn release, the album has faced delays, but Manilow has now confirmed that the wait is almost over. Speaking to Billboard, he described the forthcoming record as potentially his swan song. “This’ll probably be my last album. I’ve been working on it for a long time, for so long that the style of music has changed,” he said. “I had to go back and redo [the songs] so they sounded a little more contemporary.”
In adapting to today’s musical landscape, Manilow revealed that he made substantial changes to his work. “I had to take all the strings out, all the background vocals out ’cause they don’t do that anymore. Even I heard that it sounded dated, so we had to go back and redo it,” he explained. Despite these revisions, he remains confident about the finished product, describing it as a “pop album” that he believes is “solid” and not intended to compete with today’s chart-toppers or Grammy-winning artists.
This release comes three years after his 2020 album, Night Songs II, marking a notable pause in a career defined by constant creativity. Over six decades, Manilow has produced an astonishing 31 studio albums, six live recordings, and 17 compilation albums. His repertoire includes 57 singles, featuring timeless classics such as Mandy, Copacabana, and I Write the Songs, all of which have left an indelible mark on popular music.
In addition to completing this final album, Manilow has remained busy performing, presenting what he has described as his “final concerts” in cities across the United States and the United Kingdom. Alongside these farewell performances, he has continued his long-running Las Vegas residency, balancing his final tours with the demanding process of recording.
Despite the bittersweet nature of this announcement, Manilow approaches it with characteristic optimism and dedication to his craft. The album reflects both his musical legacy and his willingness to evolve with the times, blending his signature style with contemporary touches to ensure it resonates with today’s audiences.
For fans, this final project is more than just an album—it is the closing chapter of an unparalleled musical journey. Barry Manilow’s forthcoming release promises to be a heartfelt celebration of a career that has brought joy, emotion, and timeless melodies to generations of listeners.