Wearing a black shirt and a khaki suede jacket, the 82-year-old singer/songwriter said: "Hi everyone. Barry Manilow here, well, it looks like I made it and I look fabulous, right? You know, with everything that's going on in the world, I wanted to check in and share some good news. In fact, it's great news. Our latest single, Once Before I Go, just entered the top 10 on the pop chart. How do you like that? I'm 100 years old with a top 10 single on the pop charts. Top 10, like my grandmother once said, next thing you know, they'll be walking on the moon," he quipped.
"I don't know who to thank first. Thanks Clive [Davis] for suggesting the song. Thanks to all the stations for playing the song and thanks you for requesting it. I also want to say thank you to all of you for your messages of support these last couple of months. It's been a long ride, and since I have no patience, it's been agony," he confessed.
"But I am getting stronger and I have great doctors and wonderful friends and family, but I am so looking forward to getting back on stage. What a time it's been - hey, that's the name of my new album!" he exclaimed. "It's called What A Time. It comes out real soon and I can't wait to show these songs to you. So here's to another century of making music together my friends. All my love and gratitude."
Fans were delighted by the update and took to the comments to express their happiness. "Oh Barry.. this makes my heart leap. I’m so glad to see you feeling better and congrats on the record! Much love to you," one penned.
"So good to see you & to hear you’re doing great. And yes, you are looking fabulous. Your news is awesome. A new album & song on the horizon… looking forward to its release. A cause for celebration for sure! Wishing you good health, a complete recovery & much music & songs," another added.
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A third chimed in: "What a lovely message. Your song is so beautiful and your voice is magnificent. From a lifelong fan". Meanwhile a fourth shared: "Thank you Barry, I’m so glad you’re on the mend, you made my day."
This happy update comes after a difficult period for the star who announced he had been diagnosed with lung cancer, just three days before Christmas and admitted he was preparing to undergo surgery. He announced the diagnosis in a candid statement posted on social media confirming that doctors had discovered a cancerous spot on his left lung and that part of it would need to be removed.
Just days into Janauary he shared a snap from his hospital bed wearing a green hospital gown. He smiled at the camera and told fans: “Better today!”
However he has not yet been able to grace stages and has cancelled a series of dates over the past months. The Copacabana singer is due to perform a series of UK dates in June this year and as yet they have been unaffected.
