Manhattans

Soul vocal group from New Jersey, U.S.

Formed as a quintet in 1962, they started recording in 1964 at [l=Carnival Records] and then at [l=DeLuxe (2)] in the early 70's until 1973 that got signed at [l=Columbia] where they charted their biggest hits up to 1986. Still active up until 2010. In 1970 [a=Gerald Alston] replaced their lead singer [a=George "Smitty" Smith] who had died of a brain tumour two days before his 31st birthday. [a=Richard Taylor (17)] left the group in 1976 and they continued as a quartet. In 1988 [a=Gerald Alston] left them to pursue his solo career. Their biggest hits are the classic smooth soul ballad [url=https://www.discogs.com/Manhattans-Kiss-And-Say-Goodbye-Wonderful-World-Of-Love/release/6885543]"Kiss And Say Goodbye"[/url] produced by the prolific [a=Bobby Martin] in 1976 and [url=https://www.discogs.com/Manhattans-Shining-Star/release/1542882]"Shining Star"[/url] produced by [a=Leo Graham] in 1980. All their original members are deceased except [a=Gerald Alston]