The finest Manhattan album in their second incarnation. The original group with George Smith had a slightly rougher, more traditional R&B/doo-wop sound, while the soul unit featuring Gerald Alston was smoother, but no less anthemic, especially on ballads. This album didn't make it as high on the pop charts as their self-titled '76 work, but had more consistently compelling tracks. "Shining Star" and "Girl Of My Dream" are masterful ballads.
Enjoy!
Title:
01 Shining Star
02 It's Not the Same
03 Girl of My Dream
04 Cloudy, With a Chance of Tears
05 The Closer You Are
06 If My Heart Could Speak/One Life to Live
07 Just as Long as I Have You
08 It Couldn't Hurt
09 Tired of the Single Life
10 I'll Never Run Away from Love Again
Download:
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I have this album, my favs are;
ReplyDeleteGirl Of My Dream & The Closer You Are.
I was gonna use "The Closer You Are" on a comp in the future, figuring most people wouldn't be up on this cut.
You beat me to the punch bro! LOL!!!
Awwwwwwww...sorry man! You are correct, "the closer you are" is not a "played everyday" cut and The Manhattans really put together one of their best albums in this instance.
ReplyDeleteNo sweat Garfield...I'm sure it happens with many of us, 'cause we really have an oustanding crew with deep collections here at US4L.
ReplyDeleteThank God for all of us!!!