Barry Manilow Defies Age With Dazzling Farewell Tour

Barry Manilow, aged 83, delivered a remarkable 90-minute performance during his farewell tour's stop in Columbus. The concert, held on August 2nd, had been postponed twice following the singer-songwriter's cancer diagnosis and surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung.

Despite Manilow's own comments about his voice not being the same post-surgery, his performance quickly dispelled any fan concerns. While his dance moves were noted as slightly stiffer and the reverb was increased, his overall show was deemed fine and fun, earning cheers from the band and audience.

Manilow's career boasts an impressive 53 songs on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart over 52 years, with 13 reaching number one. His first performance in Columbus was in 1975, marking a long history with the city.