Barry Manilow Unveils Music Video For New Single “Once Before I Go”

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The Legendary Entertainer Kicks Off 2026 Tour on January 6, Marking Final Performances in Nine U.S. Markets

November 11, 2025 — GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning music icon Barry Manilow has released a new video today for his new single “Once Before I Go,” which is bulleting up the charts. In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer. Filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, home to Manilow’s record-setting and critically-acclaimed residency, the video is directed by Jamie Thraves.

“Once Before I Go” was produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford.

The music video arrives as Manilow prepares for a series of farewell performances in nine U.S. cities this January. These dates mark his final concerts in each market, offering one last opportunity to celebrate a career that has defined popular music for more than five decades.

Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers. For all dates, tickets, and VIP packages, please visit https://barrymanilow.com/. 

With a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums, and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award. 

His long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed among the city’s best, and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats. In addition to his recording and touring success, Manilow’s original Broadway musical Harmony was named a 2023 New York Times Critic’s Pick, further underscoring his enduring creativity. Beyond the stage, he founded the Manilow Music Project, which has donated millions of dollars in instruments and resources to schools across the country, ensuring future generations have access to music education.

In April 2026, Manilow will be presented with the American Advertising Federation (AAF)'s 2026 prestigious President’s Award at the AAF's Advertising Hall of Fame induction ceremony for his incredible work in advertising. Manilow has produced, composed, and performed some of the most iconic commercial jingles of all time for companies and brands such as State Farm, Band-Aid, KFC, Pepsi, McDonald’s and more.

Barry Manilow 2026 Tour Dates

The Last Sunrise Show - Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena on January 6

The Last Orlando Show - Orlando, FL @ Kia Center on January 7

The Last Tampa Show - Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena on January 8

The Last Estero Show - Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena on January 10 & 11

The Last Jacksonville Show - Jacksonville, FL @VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on January 12

The Last Charleston Show - Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum on January 14

The Last Greensboro Show - Greensboro, NC @ First Horizon Coliseum on January 15

The Last Duluth Show - Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena on January 16

The Last Columbus Show - Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena on January 18

For more information on Barry Manilow, please contact:

Allison Elbl & Taylor Perry at Shore Fire Media