
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
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Kiss and Say Goodbye
Shining Star
Wish That You Were Mine
Forever by Your Side
Hurt
There's No Me Without You
It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad
Am I Losing You
I Kinda Miss You
Just The Lonely Talking Again