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A long running male vocal group from Jersey City, New Jersey, with roots in the doo-wop era. They first formed as the Manhattans, circa 1963, and hit the charts on Carnival Records in the mid 60’s, maintaining chart popularity well into the the 1980’s when their hit “Shining Star” topped the charts.
THE MANHATTANS were originally: Winfred “Blue” Lovett, Richard Taylor, Kenny Kelley, George “Smitty” Smith and Sonny Bivins. The quintet reportedly took it’s name not from the big city across the water from New Jersey, but from the cocktail known as the Manhattan featuring whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Still, the name suggested class, something the Manhattans have epitomized throughout their long career.
Between 1970 and 1973 they recorded for Starday/King Records , and by 1973 they were signed to industry behemoth Columbia where their career finally took off.
After 10 years of lower charting singles, the 1976 hit “Kiss and Say Goodbye” was the group’s biggest hit to date and led toa performance at Jimmy carter’s 1977 inaugural. In 1980 they won a Grammy for Shining Star written and produced by Leo Graham. In the mid 1980’s female singer Regina Belle was briefly added to the lineup, singing on the Bobby Womack-produced single, “Where Did We Go Wrong” (a duet with Gerald Alston). She also contributed to The Manhattans 1986 Columbia Records album, “Back To Basics” before signing as a solo artist.
Two versions of The Manhattans have soldiered on to today.
THE MANHATTANS were originally: Winfred “Blue” Lovett, Richard Taylor, Kenny Kelley, George “Smitty” Smith and Sonny Bivins. The quintet reportedly took it’s name not from the big city across the water from New Jersey, but from the cocktail known as the Manhattan featuring whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Still, the name suggested class, something the Manhattans have epitomized throughout their long career.
Between 1970 and 1973 they recorded for Starday/King Records , and by 1973 they were signed to industry behemoth Columbia where their career finally took off.
After 10 years of lower charting singles, the 1976 hit “Kiss and Say Goodbye” was the group’s biggest hit to date and led toa performance at Jimmy carter’s 1977 inaugural. In 1980 they won a Grammy for Shining Star written and produced by Leo Graham. In the mid 1980’s female singer Regina Belle was briefly added to the lineup, singing on the Bobby Womack-produced single, “Where Did We Go Wrong” (a duet with Gerald Alston). She also contributed to The Manhattans 1986 Columbia Records album, “Back To Basics” before signing as a solo artist.
Two versions of The Manhattans have soldiered on to today.
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It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad
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There's No Me Without You
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Hurt
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I Kinda Miss You
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Don't Take Your Love
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Wish That You Were Mine
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Am I Losing You
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We Never Danced To A Love Song
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You Send Me
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Just One Moment Away
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Hayzi22 wrote:
The Manhattans is my favorite.
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helbourn wrote:
THE MANHATTANS!
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miska-miska wrote:
kiss and say goodbye...i lov u <3
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angelachevers wrote:
this is chilling after a harddays work
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Musik, die mitten in`s Herz geht.
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OSCARCHOICE-CHI wrote:
1 EXITOS PASE EN LAS DISCOS DE URUGUAY-------------------------------------------------------
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nikson007 wrote:
i love this!
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Whisper45 wrote:
No real Love gain nor lost. I'm not losing, I'm winning my real soulmate. This song shall always be one of the best love songs in history. My late mother introduced this song to me as a child and as we watched the stars and moon late at night, therefore I truly understand the true meaning,, it brings back sweet, sweet memories...I LOVE IT!
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appollom wrote:
this description of the band sucks.
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and boy does it work!
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Events
- Feb 21 The Manhattans The Birchmere, Alexandria, Washington DC VA, United States
- Feb 26 Manhattans Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, Cleveland OH, United States
- Apr 16 The Manhattans Skagit Valley Casino Pacific Showroom, Bow, United States
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