The Manhattan Transfer is a Grammy award winning vocal group founded in 1969 that has done many genres of music including a cappella, vocalese, swing, standards, Brazilian jazz, R&B & pop music. They did a great cover of "The Boy From New York City" in 1981. Other songs are "Until I Met You (Corner Pocket)", "Route 66", "Java Jive", "Tuxedo Junction", "Birdland" etc.
Thanks for that reaction. I loved Manhattan Transfer back in the 80's and so did my Mom. They always had such magnificent harmonies. We saw them in concert a couple of times. They put on a great show. I hadn't thought about them for years. You brought back good memories.
That "old black lady" 😜 is Ms. Janis Siegel, a national treasure that most of the nation is aware of as is the group. They've been doing this for over 50 years.
I've seen Manhattan Transfer in concert about a dozen times. They just celebrated their 50th year together and recently called it quits, giving their final performance in Los Angeles in December 2023. Not only is soulful lead singer Janis not an old black lady, she's Jewish and so is Alan Paul, the handsome guy singing Gloria!
You'd never heard of an 11 Grammy winning American artist? These guys and gals are LEGENDS. My personal favourite is Twilight Zone (based on the TV series), but Chanson D'Amour was my introduction to them, so that has a special place in my memory too.
I used to play Manhattan Transfer in the car when the kids were in primary school - in the hope that they'd have an appreciation for jazz as well as the pop they were listening to on the radio. Their favourite song was MT's Java Jive ("a cup a cup a cup a cup a cup - was something they sang along to).
When I was a kid I wore this record out on my Dad’s record player. He still has it. And it wasn’t till I was in my 20s that I found out they weren’t black. Lol
TMT did an amazing album called Vocalese where they vocalized the instrumentations to songs. Blee Blob Blues, Ray's Rock House, That's Killer Joe. But truly the greatest feat of vocalese ever is their Birdland! I was lucky to see them 4 or 5 times live. Amazing group and vocals.
The Manhattan Transfer is a Grammy award winning vocal group founded in 1969 that has done many genres of music including a cappella, vocalese, swing, standards, Brazilian jazz, R&B & pop music. They did a great cover of "The Boy From New York City" in 1981. Other songs are "Until I Met You (Corner Pocket)", "Route 66", "Java Jive", "Tuxedo Junction", "Birdland" etc.
"Twilight Zone"
A Nightengale Sang in Berkeley Square is beautiful
Nick saying "I can SEE them singing!.......
I'm laughing to myself, oh no you can't 😅.
Gosh, this band brings back memories. They are soo good.
Yep, I found that very amusing too.
Thanks for that reaction. I loved Manhattan Transfer back in the 80's and so did my Mom. They always had such magnificent harmonies. We saw them in concert a couple of times. They put on a great show. I hadn't thought about them for years. You brought back good memories.
This is my favorite track by Manhattan Transfer. And they have a BUNCH of winners!
Loooooove Manhattan Transfer!!
Very Gospel sound! Just beautiful!
Janis Siegel is criminally underrated!
She is so dang good!!
The whole group is amazing. The lead singer on this song is Janis Siegel, and she is NO JOKE!! 😃
"Birdland" and "Killer Joe" are a couple of must dos.
This was a hit in Australia, as was Chanson d'Amour. So classy ❤
Good job Stephany
This group has gone through several incarnations. Loved them since I was a kid.
I've seen M.T. at LEAST 10 times over the years. ALWAYS incredible, ALWAYS compelling, ALWAYS professional. Love them so much. RIP TIM! ♥
I love their jazz and scat tunes the best
My parents listened to them. They do jazz . Since the early 70s used to be at the jazz festival back in the day.
That "old black lady" 😜 is Ms. Janis Siegel, a national treasure that most of the nation is aware of as is the group. They've been doing this for over 50 years.
I've seen Manhattan Transfer in concert about a dozen times. They just celebrated their 50th year together and recently called it quits, giving their final performance in Los Angeles in December 2023. Not only is soulful lead singer Janis not an old black lady, she's Jewish and so is Alan Paul, the handsome guy singing Gloria!
You'd never heard of an 11 Grammy winning American artist? These guys and gals are LEGENDS. My personal favourite is Twilight Zone (based on the TV series), but Chanson D'Amour was my introduction to them, so that has a special place in my memory too.
Soul Food to Go!
SO many great songs by this group. Good stuff. 🙂
I GREW UP on this music I was also stunned to discover that they were white 😂
I used to play Manhattan Transfer in the car when the kids were in primary school - in the hope that they'd have an appreciation for jazz as well as the pop they were listening to on the radio. Their favourite song was MT's Java Jive ("a cup a cup a cup a cup a cup - was something they sang along to).
I can totally see Gracie Lawrence covering this
Old family favorite
Total Class!!!!!!.................Endless Performances .........Check out "The Boy From New York City".......Been on the radio back in the day!
If you like harmony, check out their version of "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square."
When I was a kid I wore this record out on my Dad’s record player. He still has it. And it wasn’t till I was in my 20s that I found out they weren’t black. Lol
TMT did an amazing album called Vocalese where they vocalized the instrumentations to songs. Blee Blob Blues, Ray's Rock House, That's Killer Joe. But truly the greatest feat of vocalese ever is their Birdland! I was lucky to see them 4 or 5 times live. Amazing group and vocals.
Amen
I like how you "trailed off topic". You followed the interest. Fun to watch you discover.
What good Lungs eh .. her and Aretha 😄
Now do the Jim Croce song "Operator".
Completely different lyrics and music, the only commonality is the title, but equally great song.
You should check out Ray's Rockhouse by The Manhattan Transfer