What a Time (album)
2026 studio album by Barry Manilow
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What a Time is the thirty-third studio album by the American singer Barry Manilow, released on June 5, 2026, by Manilow's own Stiletto Entertainment.[1] Produced by Manilow and longtime collaborator Michael Lloyd, the album contains new songs, his first album consisting of almost entirely new songs in around 15 years.[1] Two of the songs were released as singles, "Once Before I Go",[2] and "Sun Shine".[1] The fourth track is a re-recording of the song "Another Life", which originally was released on the 1992 box set The Complete Collection and Then Some....[3]
- Babyface
- Greg Bartheld
- David Benson
- Ralph Churchwell
- Dave Cobb
- Michael Lloyd
- Barry Manilow
- Michael Nielsen
- Demonte Posey
- Allen Sovory II
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| Released | June 5, 2026 | |||
| Length | 49:01 | |||
| Label | Stiletto | |||
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Background
In November 2025, Manilow was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer after doctors ordered for him to take an MRI scan.[4] After having surgery to remove it, he announced he was releasing an album.[5] As Manilow told NPR: "This album is filled with my favorite, favorite songs that I've ever written, and I'm so happy there's now a place for them."[5] The social media posts of the announcement of the album read: "Barry Manilow returns with What A Time, his first album of almost all original material in nearly 15 years! The result is a collection that pairs Manilow's signature melodic grandeur with fresh textures and stylistic turns."[6]
Release and reception
The album was released on June 5, 2026, on Stiletto Entertainment, a publication company owned by Manilow.[1][7] The albums' single "Sun Shine" was well received by critic Sophie Gliott of HotPress believing that it "is radiant of [a] feel-good new single" from the album.[8] To promote the album, Manilow is embarking on a tour scheduled to end on January 21, 2027.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Once Before I Go" | 3:30 | ||
| 2. | "What a Time" |
| 2:56 | |
| 3. | "Sun Shine" |
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| 3:12 |
| 4. | "Another Life" (2026) |
| 4:16 | |
| 5. | "Touched by an Angel" |
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| 3:28 |
| 6. | "The Chosen One" | Manilow |
| 4:23 |
| 7. | "One More Chance" |
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| 4:01 |
| 8. | "Nobody Knows My Song" |
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| 3:33 |
| 9. | "When Somebody Says Goodbye" (duet with Sharon "Muffy" Hendrix) |
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| 3:58 |
| 10. | "Don't Trouble the Water" |
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| 2:46 |
| 11. | "Look at Me Now" (featuring Dave Koz) |
| Dave Cobb | 3:48 |
| 12. | "Nobody Told Me" |
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| 4:04 |
| 13. | "Coming of Age" |
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| 5:09 |
| Total length: | 49:01 | |||
Notes
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Tidal.[10]
Musicians
- Barry Manilow – lead vocals (all tracks), piano (tracks 1–3, 5, 7–10), arrangement (2–10, 12, 13)
- Demonte Posey – drums, programming (1)
- Babyface – bass guitar (1)
- Paul Boutin – percussion (1)
- Michael Lloyd – programming (2, 7–9, 12), keyboards (2, 7, 12), background vocals (4, 6, 13), drums (4, 9, 13), arrangement (4), piano (5)
- David Benson – programming (3, 10)
- Greg Bartheld – programming (3, 10)
- Ken Berry – electric guitar (3)
- Keely Vasquez – background vocals (5)
- Kye Brackett – background vocals (5)
- Melanie Taylor – background vocals (5)
- Monica Page – background vocals (5)
- Ian Martin – bass guitar (5)
- Voncielle Faggette – chorus master (5)
- Mike Lent – electric guitar (5)
- Joe Melotti – keyboards (5)
- Ron Pedley – keyboards (5)
- David Rozenblatt – percussion (5)
- Ron Walters Jr. – piano (5)
- Allen Sovory II – background vocals (6)
- Reggie Hamilton – bass guitar (6)
- Curt Bisquera – drums (6)
- Michael Nielsen – electric guitar (6, 13)
- Ralph Churchwell – keyboards (6)
- Greg O'Connor – programming (8)
- Sharon Hendrix – lead vocals (9)
- Dave Cobb – acoustic guitar (11)
- Brian Allen – bass guitar (11)
- Chris Powell – drums (11)
- Phillip Towns – keyboards (11)
- Dave Koz – saxophone (11)
- Bill Cantos – background vocals (13)
- Randy Crenshaw – background vocals (13)
- Ron Dante – background vocals (13)
- Sean Hurley – bass guitar (13)
- Andrew Sterling – drums (13)
- Andrew Synowiec – guitar (13)
Technical
- Paul Boutin – engineering, mixing (1)
- Michael Lloyd – engineering (2, 4, 5, 7–9, 13), mixing (2, 4, 5, 7–9, 12, 13)
- Bob Kearney – engineering (2, 4, 7–9, 12), digital editing (4)
- Greg Bartheld – engineering, mixing (3, 5, 10); vocal engineering (1), additional engineering (5)
- David Benson – engineering, mixing (3, 10)
- Greg Koller – engineering, mixing (11)
- Phillip Smith – engineering assistance (11)
- Tony Shepperd – mixing (6)
- Michael Nielsen – mixing (13)
- Andrew Brightman – production coordination (11)
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[11] | 6 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts)[12] | 34 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[13] | 3 |
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[14] | 13 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] | 44 |