Barry Manilow Unveils New Album and UK Tour at 82 After Lung Cancer Surgery

7 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 25

Barry Manilow, 82, said he will release a new album next week and begin a UK tour on June 9 after recovering from lung cancer surgery that forced him to postpone shows in December.
The singer said the cancer had not spread and was removed without chemotherapy or radiation, though he later developed pneumonia, spent a week in intensive care and is still rebuilding his voice.
Manilow said he is pressing ahead with rehearsals despite sounding croaky, insisting he does not want to cancel the tour after months of speculation that he was retiring.
That speculation grew after he postponed performances and issued the single "Once Before I Go," but Manilow said the farewell tone was accidental and that he keeps returning because he still wants to create and perform.

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