The Manhattans
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For the Native American people sometimes erroneously referred to as "Manhattans", see Wecquaesgeek.
The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group. Their songs "Kiss and Say Goodbye", recorded in 1976, and 1980's "Shining Star", both sold millions of copies.[1] The Manhattans have recorded 45 hits on the Billboard R&B Chart, including twelve top-10 R&B hits in the United States, starting in 1965.[2] Sixteen of their songs have reached the Billboard Hot 100, including two top 10s and a number-one hit with their song "Kiss and Say Goodbye". They also charted eight U.S. R&B top 20 Albums, three of which were RIAA certified gold.
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Origin | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
Genres | Rhythm and blues, Philadelphia soul, soul |
Years active | 1962–present |
Labels | Carnival Records, Columbia/CBS, Sony, King Records |
Members | The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston: Gerald Alston Troy May Lawrence “Weas” Newton The Manhattans of Sonny Bivins: Charles Hardy Harsey Hemphill Keni Jackson Kirk Hill Jr. |
Past members | Richard "Ricky" Taylor George "Smitty" Smith Kenneth "Wally" Kelly Edward "Sonny" Bivins Winfred "Blue" Lovett Roger Harris Alvin Pazant Wade Taylor Lee Williams David Tyson Dwight Fields |
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