MANHATTANS booking - Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett - R&B Music Artists

The Manhattans
featuring
Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett

Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame
-- inducted 1999

The Manhattans were originally Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Richard Taylor, Kenny Kelley, George "Smitty" Smith and Sonny Bivins. "Blue" and "Smitty" were out front as the group's strong lead singers. Lovett was also the group leader and an outstanding song writer whose compositions with producer Joe Evans gave the group a string of hit records on Carnival Records during the mid-1960's.

The Manhattans, featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett -- photo courtesy of Gloria Lawrence - booking information When Smith became ill in 1970, Phil Terrell stepped in as temporary lead singer until a permanent replacement could be found. In the fall of that same year, Gerald Alston, another singer whose style paid homage to the legendary Sam Cooke, took over as lead singer. More a pop singer than either Smith or Lovett, Alston's incorporation into the group enabled The Manhattans to break out of their mold as "doo-woppers" and achieve major national success on Starday/King Records with a Teddy Randazzo love song entitled "A Million To One."

In 1972, Blue Lovett's "One Life To Live" reached the top 20 R&B charts. With Alston handling all lead vocals and Lovett providing smooth-spoken introductions, The Manhattans moved to Columbia Records in 1973 where they collaborated with producer Bobby Martin on a string of hit ballads including "There's No Me Without You," "We Never Danced To A Love Song" and "Hurt." The most notable of these ballads was Blue Lovett's "Kiss And Say Goodbye," a platinum-selling #1 pop and R&B hit in 1976.

In 1976, The Manhattans also teamed up with producer Teddy Randazzo to record "Feels So Good," "You're My Life" and "There's No Good in Goodbye." In 1977, they performed at President Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Ball and since then have received their share of platinum and gold singles, albums, and other industry kudos - most notably a 1980 Grammy for "Shining Star" which was written and produced by Leo Graham.

After 16 years with Columbia Records, lead singer Gerald Alston took his turn as a solo artist when he signed with Motown Records. Blue Lovett, due to doctor's concerns regarding his health, decided to turn his attention towards producing and grooming acts. The late 1980's found The Manhattans pursuing individual interests within the industry. In 1993, all that changed. With their thirtieth anniversary approaching in 1994, it was the perfect time to reunite. So, along with members Troy May and David Tyson, a reunion tour was born.

The Grammy, Gold, and Platinum award-winning Manhattans have sold more than 12 million albums with such great hits as "Kiss And Say Goodbye," "There's No Me Without You" and "Shining Star." "Shining Star" made it to number five on the Pop Charts, staying on the charts for 14 straight weeks.

The Manhattans continue to bring their smooth, classy live sound to their fans. In 2004, they celebrated their 40th anniversary. The Manhattans continue to be one of the most sought-after live R&B units of the day.

The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett are --

Gerald Alston - lead vocalist
Blue Lovett - bass vocalist
Troy May - tenor
David Tyson - tenor

Hit songs include --

Kiss and Say Goodbye
One Life To Live
There's No Me Without You
Crazy
Shining Star
Am I Losing You
It Feels So Good To Be Loved So Bad
Don't Take Your Love
I Kinda Miss You
You Send Me
Hurt
We Never Danced To A Love Song
I'll Never Find Another (Find Another Like You)
You'd Better Believe It
Just One Moment Away
Wish That You Were Mine
Follow Your Heart
Searchin' For My Baby
Baby I Need You
Can I

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Genre: R&B
Styles:
   .Northern Soul.
   .Quiet Storm.
   .Doo-Wop.
   .Urban.
   .Soul.

Years active:
..60s, ..70s, ..80s

Formed: ..in New Jersey
..in Jersey City
in 1962

Based: ..in New Jersey
..in Jersey City

GRAMMY Awards!

Manhattans' Tour Schedule

Manhattans' Concert Schedule – by Live Nation

Music Store – albums you can buy on-line

Manhattans album: "Super Hits" Buy this album: "Super Hits" (2002)

The Manhattans album: "Even Now" Buy this album: "Even Now" (2001)

The Manhattans album: "Love Songs" Buy this album: "Love Songs" (2000)

The Manhattans album: "Best of Manhattans - Kiss & Say Goodbye" Buy this album: "Best of Manhattans - Kiss and Say Goodbye" (1995)

The Manhattans album: "Part 2 - Sing For You and Yours" Buy this album: "Part 2 - Sing For You and Yours" (1990)

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