The legendary entertainer kicks off final performances in January 2026
Multi-award-winning Barry Manilow has released a new video for his latest 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.
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.
