Barry Manilow's new single "Once Before I Go" debuts at No. 30 on Billboard's AC chart, marking over 51 years of his iconic presence in music.
January 31, 2026
AceShowbiz - Barry Manilow has made a remarkable entry into Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart with his latest single, the heartfelt “Once Before I Go,” which debuted at No. 30 on the list dated Feb. 7. This track saw a significant increase of 23%, reaching an audience of 94,000 through plays on 25 stations between January 23 and 29, as reported by Luminate.
This latest achievement extends Manilow's impressive presence on the AC chart to over 51 years, dating back to his first appearance on November 7, 1974, with the iconic ballad “Mandy.” This song not only launched his career but also marked his first entry on any Billboard chart.
Mandy” became the first of Manilow's 13 AC No. 1 hits, placing him third in the chart's history, which has been active since July 17, 1961. The record is held by Elton John with 18 No. 1s, followed by the Carpenters with 15.
Manilow continues to thrive, having last charted with his rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which reached No. 14 in December 2023.
Manilow's version was co-produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey.
Manilow has performances scheduled from February 27 to April 29, recently adding six new concert dates. He shared with fans that he was diagnosed with stage one lung cancer shortly before Christmas, but a January 13 post on his official Instagram confirmed that “Barry is feeling great,” following a successful operation.
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