The Manhattans
The Manhattans
Top Songs
| 1 | Shining Star | ||
| 2 | Kiss and Say Goodbye | ||
| 3 | It Feels so Good to Be Loved so Bad | ||
| 4 | I Kinda Miss You | ||
| 5 | We Never Danced to a Love Song |
Albums
Nov 2021 • 1 song
Nov 2021 • 1 song
Jul 2021 • 14 songs
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About
Biography
The Manhattans were one of those classic R&B vocal groups who manage to achieve incredible career longevity by adapting their style to fit changing times. Formed in the '60s as a doo wop-influenced R&B quintet, the Manhattans reinvented themselves as sweet smooth soul balladeers during the '70s. In doing so, they somehow overcame the death of lead singer George Smith, and with new frontman Gerald Alston became more popular than they'd ever been, landing an across-the-board number one hit in 1976 with "Kiss and Say Goodbye." Under the leadership of Winfred "Blue" Lovett (who al...