New LP Finds the GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® Winner Collaborating with Babyface, Dave Cobb, Michael Lloyd and Gary Barlow
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June 5, 2026: Today, GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning icon Barry Manilow releases What A Time, his first album of nearly all-original material in almost 15 years.
Produced by Manilow and longtime collaborator Michael Lloyd, What A Time is Manilow’s 33rd studio album and his first nearly all-original LP since 2011’s 15 Minutes, which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. The album brings together an eclectic, cross-generational group of collaborators, including Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, nine-time GRAMMY® winner Dave Cobb, and prolific songwriter Gary Barlow. The result is a collection that pairs Manilow’s signature songwriting with influences ranging from orchestral pop and ballads to R&B, heartland rock, and gospel. Listen to/order What A Time HERE.
“What A Time… it’s a collection of songs that feel really alive to me right now. They reflect where I’ve been, where I am… and a lot of what I still want to say,” says Manilow in a statement on social media HERE. “Each one’s got its own story, its own emotion… but when you put them all together, they really reflect a lifetime of songwriting, and all the different styles I’ve loved working in.
The album opens with “Once Before I Go,” an epic love song executive-produced by Clive Davis and co-written by Dean Pitchford and the late Peter Allen. Featuring a sweeping string arrangement by William Ross, the track highlights the emotional resonance and vocal command that have defined Manilow’s work for generations. The song debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached the top 10 on Mediabase’s AC chart, and its accompanying music video — filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas, home to Manilow’s long-running and record-setting residency — offers an intimate glimpse inside a venue that has become synonymous with his enduring live success. Widely regarded as one of the most successful touring artists of all time, Manilow has also set the lifetime performance record at Radio City Music Hall, further cementing his status as a live entertainment powerhouse.
What A Time showcases both Manilow’s classic songwriting strengths and his continued willingness to explore new creative territory. “Sun Shine” glitters as a radiant, feel-good single written by Manilow and Gary Barlow and produced by Manilow, David Benson and Greg Bartheld. Retaining the wistful core of the original recording, “Another Life – 2026” explores the distance between former lovers as one struggles to come to terms with a relationship’s end. Today’s focus track, “Don’t Trouble The Water,” offers a soothing message of reassurance and escape, urging listeners to set aside life’s worries, embrace the present moment, and find comfort in the promise of calmer days ahead.
What A Time Album Artwork
With a career spanning more than five decades, 85 million albums sold worldwide, and 52 Top 40 singles—including 13 No. 1 hits—Manilow remains one of the most successful entertainers in modern music. What A Time marks the latest chapter in a catalog that continues to resonate across generations.
The album arrives amid a busy year for Manilow, which includes his arena tour and record-setting Las Vegas residency. In April 2026, he received the American Advertising Federation’s prestigious President’s Award at the Advertising Hall of Fame induction ceremony, recognizing his iconic contributions to advertising and adding another distinction to his long list of achievements. View photos from the Advertising Hall of Fame induction ceremony HERE (Credit: Akintayo Adewole/DRKR PXLS).
A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the BMI Icon Award, Manilow has also made a lasting impact beyond the stage. Through the Manilow Music Project, he has invested millions in music education, funding instruments, restoring school music programs, and supporting public schools nationwide to help ensure future generations have access to music education.
Manilow is on tour throughout 2026. For all upcoming dates, please visit https://barrymanilow.com/.
What A Time Tracklist
Once Before I Go
What A Time
Sun Shine
Another Life (2026)
Touched By An Angel
The Chosen One
One More Chance
Nobody Knows My Song
When Somebody Says Goodbye (Duet with Sharon “Muffy” Hendrix)
Don’t Trouble The Water
Look At Me Now (Featuring Dave Koz)
Nobody Told Me
Coming of Age
