Barry Manilow Reaches The Top 10 On One Chart For The First Time

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentBarry Manilow Reaches The Top 10 On One Chart For The First TimeByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorJun 17, 2026, 10:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryBarry Manilow’s thirty-third studio album What a Time brings him several major U.K. chart wins more than five decades into his career. The set debuts at No. 19 on the Official Vinyl Albums chart, marking his first appearance on the format-focused ranking. What a Time also gives Manilow his first top 10 wins on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Album Downloads charts as well.Show More Barry Manilow's What a Time earns the singer his first hit on the U.K.'s vinyl albums chart and he earns his debut top 10 on several other rankings. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Barry Manilow performs during the first of his three "Record-Breaking Charity Weekend Celebration" shows as part of his residency "Barry Manilow - The Hits Come Home!" at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on September 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Manilow is raising money for six charities over the weekend as he gets set to surpass Elvis Presley's mark of 636 performances at the venue on September 23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Getty ImagesMore than half a century ago, Barry Manilow released his self-titled debut album. It became a commercial success in the United States, but it would be a few more years before he cracked the most important lists in the United Kingdom. In the decades since then, Manilow has remained a favorite for millions of fans around the world, including in the U.K., where he continues to score new wins every time he releases music. The superstar's thirty-third studi...