Friday, January 12, 2024

FMM: Made in Manhattan

Manhattan Transfer was a favourite of mine, even as a kid.

My classmates actually found it odd. At the time that they were into Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet - both pop groups - my preference was this jazz band that was preferred by our parents.

They're known for a lot of hits, some of which have been featured here as FMMs.

Today, they're back with another famous song:


"Birdland" is their 1979 song which was so popular back then. It was so popular, there was even a jazz bar named after this song in Timog. It was this nondescript place that was popular among jazz enthusiasts - my Dad included.

Listening to this song again, I'm amazed at how beautifully their vocals blend together. It's one of the signature traits of Manhattan Transfer that makes them a classic.

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