BARRY Manilow fans are promised “an emotional rollercoaster”, when the legendary showman comes to Bournemouth this week.

The Mandy and Could It Be Magic singer will perform at the BIC on Tuesday as part of his last ever concert tour.

Extra dates, including one at the BIC, were added to the tour due to phenomenal public demand, soon after Manilow announced last year that he was going to “hit the road” and perform concerts across the world one last time.

The entertainer launched his multi-city One Last Time Tour last autumn in North America and is now heading to the UK.

Before the tour began, with his band of 13 musicians and singers, Manilow said: “We had a great time putting the show together. We hope to take everyone on an emotional roller coaster. I can’t wait to see everyone dancing in the aisles.”

The American leg of the tour has now been completed, and Manilow posted on his Facebook page saying he was now heading to Britain.

He thanked everyone who had been to see him in the US, saying his audiences were “all incredible” and that it had been “a perfect way to end my American touring days”.

It was clear that Manilow’s last American concert, which took place in Denver, was an emotional experience for him.

He went on to say: “Singing the lyric “How can I thank you for the love you’ve given me”, looking out on friends who had been supporting me for over 40 years without breaking down and blubbering was a real feat of strength. Because it’s exactly how I feel. How I’ve always felt.

“I don’t think that anyone in entertainment has ever had fans and friends like you. I’m sure we’ll see each other again. We’re already thinking about what we should do to promote the New York album.

“But it’s the end of going from city to city and I’m probably saying goodbye to many people who have been with me for years.

So once again, “How can I thank you for the love you’ve given me”.

“There’s nobody like you. I couldn’t be more grateful. All my love, Barry.”

He has performed more than 400 concerts at the Las Vegas Hilton and Paris Las Vegas from 2005 through 2011, but Manilow has now decided to limit his concert appearances.

The One Last Time Tour is a major undertaking and as Manilow said, “is my way of thanking everyone for their years of support…one last time!”

The Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning musician’s career sky-rocketed to super-stardom when his mega hit song, Mandy, topped the charts in 1975.

Over the past 45 years he has built a massive collection of music. Of course, there are songs like Copacabana, Looks Like We Made It and Can’t Smile Without You, but Manilow has nearly 30 studio albums and has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide.

Platinum-selling and nine-time Grammy nominated saxophonist Dave Koz has also been announced as special guest for the UK. Koz, who has previously performed with such superstars as Burt Bacharach, Kenny Loggins, U2, Luther Vandross and Rod Stewart, is no stranger to the UK, having previously opened for the likes of Liza Minelli at the Royal Albert Hall, and also supporting Barry on his last tour of the UK back in 2014.

• Tickets are priced £34.25 – £107.25, available from BH Live Tickets on 0844 576 3000. Book online at bhlivetickets.co.uk or visit the BIC box office in person.