GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning icon Barry Manilow releases “Another Life – 2026,” a reimagined version of his 1992 single as the final preview from his forthcoming album What A Time, out June 5. The project marks Manilow’s first collection of nearly all-original material in almost 15 years. As the album’s final advance track, the sparkling ballad brings renewed emotional depth to one of his most reflective songs.
Written by Andrew Hill (Céline Dion, John Mayer) and Preston Sturges (David Lee Roth, Larry Dunn), “Another Life – 2026” explores the distance between former lovers, as one struggles to come to terms with the relationship’s end. Arranged by Manilow and longtime collaborator Michael Lloyd, the new 2026 recording retains the song’s wistful core while deepening its sense of nostalgia – hallmarks that have long defined Manilow’s music.
What A Time is Manilow’s 33rd studio album and his first almost all-original LP since 2011’s 15 Minutes, which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. The lead single from What A Time, “Once Before I Go,” reached the Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart, extending Manilow’s extraordinary chart run to six decades—a milestone that began in 1974 with his breakthrough classic “Mandy” and now reaches into 2026.
The new album brings together an eclectic and cross-generational group of collaborators, including Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, nine-time GRAMMY® winner Dave Cobb, and longtime co-writers Bruce Sussman and Adrienne Anderson. The result is a collection that pairs Manilow’s signature melodic grandeur with fresh textures and stylistic turns – from classic, string-swept torch songs to groove-driven R&B flourishes, heartland rock touches, and gospel-inspired crescendos.
With What A Time, Barry Manilow adds a vibrant new chapter to a legacy defined not only by longevity and chart dominance, but by craftsmanship, reinvention, and an enduring connection to audiences across generations. Pre-order/pre-save What A Time (out June 5, 2026) HERE.
Manilow is on tour throughout 2026. For all upcoming dates, please visit https://barrymanilow.com/.
MANILOW 2026 UK CONCERT DATES
9 June 2026 Glasgow OVO Hydro
11 June 2026 Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
13 June 2026 Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
14 June 2026 Cardiff Utilita Arena Cardiff
16 June 2026 Birmingham bp pulse LIVE
17 June 2026, London, The O2 Arena
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