Kent 103 - The Manhattans - Dedicated To You + For You And Yours (1993 + Mini Booklet) - Rare Soul

Repost/Upgrade from the old blog....Long deleted from stock is this superb 2 4 1 now very rare CD album from The Manhattans featuring their rare debut & second albums recorded for the Carnival label prior to their move over to de-luxe & columbia. They recorded a total of 23 albums and over 100 x 45,s in their career with stunning & very polished vocals. The group came from New Jersey & Formed as a quintet in 1962, they started recording in 1964 at Carnival Records and then at DeLuxe in the early 70's until 1973 where they moved over to Columbia where they charted their biggest hits up to 1986. In 1970 Gerald Alston replaced their lead singer George "Smitty" Smith who had died of a brain tumour two days before his 31st birthday. Richard Taylor left the group in 1976 and they continued as a quartet. In 1988 Gerald Alston left them to pursue his solo career. Their biggest hits are the classic smooth soul ballad "Kiss And Say Goodbye" produced by the prolific Bobby Martin in 1976 and "Shining Star" produced by Leo Graham in 1980. All their original members are deceased except Gerald Alston.They were Still active up until 2010. More in depth info over HERE. Whilst i hunt for my copy thats gone walkies my kent back up brother OSR does the honours!.....This and the next 2 posts just about wrap up all the Carnival labels output.

AMM

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                                                                                        Some Of Their Northern Tasters!