The song was produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds & Demonte Posey
Music icon Barry Manilow has released the radio edit of his powerful new single “Once Before I Go.” Produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford, the song stands as a moving reflection on love, legacy and farewell, a lush and timeless ballad that now finds new life on radio stations across the world.
The single 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 fans 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.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold over 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums, and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 No. 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.
