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The Very Best of The Manhattan Transfer

The Manhattan Transfer · 1994

61 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel

An eclectic blend of jazz, pop, and a cappella harmonies that showcases the group's vocal prowess and stylistic versatility.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic mix of tempos
  • eclectic vibes for gatherings
  • nostalgic tunes for road trips
  • headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek continuous heavy intensity

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'The Very Best of The Manhattan Transfer' is a compilation album that encapsulates the group's journey from their formation in 1972 through their commercial peak during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This collection comes after their Grammy-winning album 'Brazil' (1987) and highlights their significant contributions to jazz and pop vocal music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Boy From New York City 3:41
  • 2 Trickle Trickle 2:22
  • 3 Gloria 3:00
  • 4 Operator 3:13
  • 5 Tuxedo Junction 3:06
  • 6 Four Brothers 3:50
  • 7 Ray's Rockhouse 5:10
  • 8 Soul Food to Go (Sina) 5:15
  • 9 Spice of Life 3:43
  • 10 Baby Come Back to Me (The Morse Code of Love) 2:56
  • 11 Candy 3:29
  • 12 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 3:51
  • 13 Birdland 6:02
  • 14 Java Jive 2:48
  • 15 Route 66 2:58
  • 16 Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone 6:06

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