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Additional personnel includes: Bobby Martin, Bert DeCoteaux, Teddy Randazzo (arrangers); James Mack (arranger, piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano); Norman Harris, Bobby Eli, Roland Chambers, Byron Gregory, Ira Siegel, Keith Henderson, Danny Leake (guitar); Chris Cioe (saxophone); Ron Kersey, Theodis Rodgers (piano); Larry Pakula (organ); Lloyd Landesman (keyboards, synthesizer, programming); Terry Fryer (keyboards); Ed Tossing (synthesizer); Steve Goldman (synthesizer, percussion); Vince Montana (vibraphone); Ronnie Baker, Paul Richmond, Russell Keating (bass); Earl Young, Morris Jennings, Jr. (drums); Larry Washington (conga); Bobby Christian (percussion); Morrie Brown (programming); Don Renaldo.
This is part of Legacy's Rhythm And Soul series.
Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Total Experience Sound Studios, Hollywood, California; Universal Studios, Chicago, Illinois; Celestial Sounds and Columbia Recording Studios, New York. Includes liner notes by Virginia Millicent Prescott.
Producers: Bobby Martin, The Manhattans (tracks 1-7, 9-12, 19); Bert DeCoteaux, The Manhattans (track 8); Leo Graham (tracks 13-16); Leo Graham, Morrie Brown, Joe McEwen (track 17); Morrie Brown (track 18).
Compilation producer: Leo Sacks.
Engineers: Kenny Present (tracks 1-2, 7); Don Meehan (track 8); Bob Hughs (tracks 11-12, 19); Stuart Walder (tracks 14-16); Stuart Walder, Mike Ferraro, Steve Goldman, Steve Addabbo (track 17); Steve Goldman (track 18).
Personnel: Edward "Sonny" Bivins, George "Smitty" Smith, Gerald Alston, Kenneth "Wally" Kelly, Richard Taylor , Winfred "Blue" Lovett (vocals); Danny Leake, Ira Siegel, Byron Gregory, Keith Henderson, Norman Harris, Roland Chambers, Bobby Eli (guitar); Don Renaldo (strings, horns); Chris Cioe (saxophone); James Mack (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Theodis Rodgers, Theodis Rogers, Ron Kersey (piano); Terry Fryer (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Lenny Pakula (organ); Lloyd Landesman (keyboards, synthesizer, drum programming); Steve Goldman (synthesizer, percussion); Ed Tossing (synthesizer); Vince Montana (vibraphone); Morris Brown (drums, drum programming); Earl Young, Morris Jennings (drums); Larry Washington (congas); Bobby Christian (percussion).
Recording information: Celestial Sounds Recording Studio, New York, NY; Celestial Sounds, NY; Columbia Recording Studio, New York, NY; Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA; Total Experience Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA; Universal Studios, Chicago, IL.
Director: Adam Block.
Arrangers: James Mack; Bobby Martin ; Teddy Randazzo; Bert de Coteaux.
The Best of the Manhattans: Kiss and Say Goodbye is a terrific, 19-song overview of the Manhattans' recordings for Columbia in the '70s. All but two of the group's Top Ten R&B hits for the label are featured -- there's no "We Never Danced to a Love Song" or "Crazy," but "There's No Me Without You," "Don't Take Your Love," "Hurt," "Kiss and Say Goodbye," "I Kinda Miss You," "It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad," "Am I Losing You," and "Shining Star" are all present -- and several fine lesser-known singles and album tracks are added for good measure. Although the collection might be a bit too extensive for casual fans, it's the definitive overview of the Manhattans' time as a smooth soul group, illustrating how they helped develop the quiet storm subgenre. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The Manhattans: Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Gerald "Smut" Alston, Abdul Rashid Talhah [Richard Taylor], Kenneth "Wally" Kelly, Edward "Sonny" Bivins, (vocals).
outstanding love songs If all recordings were as good as this, it would be so easy to find good music.Play this in your car and have an enjoyable ride.
This is definitely the best purchase for your money. No. 16 I WAS MADE FOR YOU is an unbelievable number, hats off to the vocalist. Submitted by a reviewer (Reading Pa.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Wonderful Selection This CD has a very good variety of songs. Some of the all-time favorites to some that I haven't heard before. I will be listening to this CD for quite awhile. Submitted by a reviewer (Phoenix, AZ) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Excellent!! Great CD!!!!
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They are the best! The original manhattans have been in the business for quite some time. I think of the guys as my extended family members. They are the greatest of all time. I wish them all
the luck in the near future with more
beautiful love songs. We could use
more love in our world today. May God
continue to bless each of you with the sounds of love. Submitted by a reviewer (Henderson,N. C.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Very Best The Manhattens are my alol time favorite R/B Old School Artists.
They are absolutely marvelous and have been my voice box or "hook" for years. Whenever I needed a word or was unable to find the right words i could count on the Manhattens to come through inn the clutch. I could imagine not having them in my collection because it was them who got me all caught in love music
especially the " love making and begging kind of music!
CD Universe you are alright with me! Submitted by HmGrand1 (Ricvmond, VA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
outstanding love songs
Wonderful Selection
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