A masterpiece of jazz pop that combines sophisticated harmonies with urban grooves.
"Chanson D'Amour" reached number one in the UK. This highly polished album shines with arrangements that smoothly cross over swing, pop, and soul, and meticulous choruses.
The light, swinging rhythms and flawless harmonies instantly captivate the listener. "Coming Out" is a masterpiece that spread The Manhattan Transfer's name around the world, and it also achieved commercial success, with "Chanson D'Amour" reaching number one on the UK charts. The arrangements are superb, skillfully incorporating pop clarity while building on the essence of jazz. The vocal personalities of each member blend beautifully, creating an urban, sophisticated sound. Combining high musicality and popular appeal, this is a pinnacle work of 1970s vocal ensemble music.
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A:
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1)
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Don't Let Go
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2)
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Zindy Lou
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3)
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Chanson D'Amour
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4)
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Helpless
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5)
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Scotch And Soda
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6)
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The Speak Up Mambo (Cuentame)
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B:
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1)
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Poinciana (The Song Of The Tree)
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2)
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S.O.S.
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3)
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Popsicle Toes
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4)
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It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference
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5)
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The Thought Of Loving You
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Arranged By [Vocals] - Janis Siegel (A2 to B2, B4, B5)
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Arranged By [Vocals] - Tim Hauser (A2 to A4, A6 to B2, B5)
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Art Direction - Abie Sussman
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Art Direction - Bob Defrin
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Bass - Andy Muson
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Engineer [Assistant] - Dana Latham
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Engineer [Assistant] - Dennis Devlin
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Engineer [Assistant] - Rush Fielden
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Engineer [Assistant] - Tim Sadler
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Guitar, Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements], Music Director [Musical Director] - Ira Newborn
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Lacquer Cut By - nc
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Management - Aaron Russo
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Management [Management Coordination] - Brian Avnet
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Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] - Allen Zentz
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Photography By [Cover] - Suze Randall
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Producer - Richard Perry
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Producer [Associate] - Tim Hauser
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Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Doug Botnick
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Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Howard Steele
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Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Lew Hahn
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Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Rick Rowe
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Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Tony Sciarrota
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Remix [Re-mix Engineer] - Howard Steele
